Monsoon rains raise flash-flood risk across upper Thailand
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
A monsoon trough and a rather strong southwest monsoon will bring more rain, while waves in the upper Andaman Sea will exceed 3 metres during thunderstorms.
Poka-San Takes Fans on an Anime Adventure at The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi with “THE MALL LIFESTORE MANGA MULTIVERSE”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
The Mall Lifestore, in collaboration with Thai Life Insurance Public Company Limited and Thai Namthip Corporation Public Company Limited, with support from the Embassy of Japan in Thailand and Japanese partners including the Japan Foundation, Bangkok and the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), invites Poka-San to guide fans through an immersive world of manga, anime and Japanese culture at “THE MALL LIFESTORE MANGA MULTIVERSE.”
Bangkok’s sacred Lakshmi Shrine and Varalakshmi Vratam
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
Nestled high above the bustling luxury of the Ratchaprasong intersection, Bangkok’s spiritual heart is home to a unique cluster of sacred shrines dedicated to nine revered deities.
M82 Ekkachai–Ban Phaeo stretch opens for 24-hour toll-free trial use
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
The 16.4-kilometre stretch extends toll-free trial access to a continuous 25-kilometre elevated route from Bang Khun Thian to Ban Phaeo, 24 hours a day.
TCS and Porsche AG Partner to Accelerate the Future of AI-Powered Mobility
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
As part of the strategic deal, TCS will set up an AI Mobility Centre of Excellence for the auto major and acquire Porsche’s IT consulting subsidiary – MHP.