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Thailand issues heavy rain and flash flood warnings through August 21
Thailand issues heavy rain and flash flood warnings through August 21
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Authorities warn of flash floods, landslides and low-lying flooding from August 15-21, with more than 200mm of rain forecast in parts of Tak.Anutin says friends or rivals must put Thailand and its people first
Anutin says friends or rivals must put Thailand and its people first
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says political differences must be set aside when national interests align after meeting Thaksin Shinawatra at a funeral.Update: Thailand readies USAR team as Indonesia quake toll reaches 20
Update: Thailand readies USAR team as Indonesia quake toll reaches 20
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand says the Flores earthquake poses no threat at home as USAR Thailand stands by for deployment, while rescuers report at least 20 deathsDOPA flags 1,500 suspected fake-father cases, rejects 10,000 figure as unverified
DOPA flags 1,500 suspected fake-father cases, rejects 10,000 figure as unverified
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand’s DOPA says 1,000–1,500 suspected fake-paternity cases linked to eight Bangkok hospitals require checks, while a 10,000 estimate is unconfirmed12 rescued after Krabi longtail tour boat capsizes at sea
12 rescued after Krabi longtail tour boat capsizes at sea
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Ten Indian tourists, a guide and boat operator were rescued after a longtail tour boat capsized off Krabi, leaving seven people injuredKoh Samui nominee crackdown opens 60 cases linked to 1.2bn baht property
Koh Samui nominee crackdown opens 60 cases linked to 1.2bn baht property
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thai authorities have opened 60 cases involving 88 suspects after a Koh Samui nominee probe identified 59 firms and property worth about 1.2 billion baht.Spain reinforces Ceuta as hardship and online calls drive Moroccan migrants
Spain reinforces Ceuta as hardship and online calls drive Moroccan migrants
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Spain has sent more than 500 extra police to Ceuta after online calls for another mass crossing, two weeks after 72,000 migrants entered the enclaveSMM urges tighter controls on low-quality rebar across Thailand and ASEAN
SMM urges tighter controls on low-quality rebar across Thailand and ASEAN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Shanghai Metals Market warns Thailand and other ASEAN countries that poorly controlled induction-furnace production is raising risks to rebar quality and earthquake safety.AAV posts 2.33bn-baht Q2 loss, cuts Q3 capacity 20%
AAV posts 2.33bn-baht Q2 loss, cuts Q3 capacity 20%
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thai AirAsia will cut Q3 seat capacity by about 20% after surging fuel costs pushed parent AAV to a 2.33-billion-baht Q2 net lossBEM posts record Q2 net profit of 1.012 billion baht, first Orange Line train set due in Thailand in late November
BEM posts record Q2 net profit of 1.012 billion baht, first Orange Line train set due in Thailand in late November
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) posted a record second-quarter net profit of 1.012 billion baht, supported by continued passenger growth on the Blue Line and proactive debt management that reduced finance costs. The first Orange Line train set is due to arrive in Thailand in late November 2026, with trial operations expected to begin in late 2027 and feed more passengers into the Blue Line.