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GULF Cultivates a Green Culture, Expanding “Turning Bottles into Purpose” Upcycling Project to Give Plastic Bottles a Second Life
GULF Cultivates a Green Culture, Expanding “Turning Bottles into Purpose” Upcycling Project to Give Plastic Bottles a Second Life
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Turning Waste into Value: Mr. Sitamon Ratanavadi (right), Vice President - Strategic Planning at Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF), presents properly sorted PET plastic bottles collected under Year 2 of the “Turning Bottles into Purpose” project to Phra Maha Pranom Dhammalangkaro (left), Abbot of Wat Chak Daeng, on August 7, 2026. Held at Wat Chak Daeng in Samut Prakan province, the initiative aims to upcycle post-consumer plastic into everyday essentials.Heavy rain and possible flash floods forecast across four Thai regions
Heavy rain and possible flash floods forecast across four Thai regions
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts isolated heavy rain in four regions, while small boats in the upper Andaman Sea are advised to remain ashore.Nakhon Phanom steps up flood defences with Mekong near critical level
Nakhon Phanom steps up flood defences with Mekong near critical level
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Water stood at 11.98 metres at 11.45am, two centimetres lower than in the morning, while the commercial district and main tourist sites remained accessible as normal.Japan’s summer of ghost stories festivals and slower living
Japan’s summer of ghost stories festivals and slower living
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Japan’s summer traditions use ghost stories, festivals, Bon Odori and O-Bon rituals to offer relief from extreme heat and reconnect people with community.CP Innovation Center of Excellence’s latest platform cements its status as a global learning and innovation hub
CP Innovation Center of Excellence’s latest platform cements its status as a global learning and innovation hub
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Launch of CP-CoEX promises development opportunities in AI that will help Thailand compete on the world stage
Inaugural teaching day sees ‘Yodchanan–Dhanin’ dream ticket deliver the opening lessons of ‘A1 Business Accelerator’ programPinky acquitted as five convicted in Forex-3D case
Pinky acquitted as five convicted in Forex-3D case
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Bangkok’s Criminal Court cleared Savika “Pinky” Chaiyadej and two relatives while handing five Forex-3D defendants nominal 49,110-year terms.Thailand extends 2.40-baht ex-refinery diesel discount until September 15
Thailand extends 2.40-baht ex-refinery diesel discount until September 15
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Thailand will cut the ex-refinery price of high-speed diesel by 2.40 baht per litre from August 16 to September 15, using 4.475 billion baht in surplus refining gains.Iran reports no progress in restoring June interim deal with US
Iran reports no progress in restoring June interim deal with US
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
A senior Iranian source says mediation has made no progress on reviving the June interim agreement with the US, while the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.Deutsche Bank named first European renminbi clearing bank
Deutsche Bank named first European renminbi clearing bank
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
China’s central bank has appointed Deutsche Bank as Europe’s first local renminbi clearing bank, expanding access to cross-border yuan transactions.Persistent monsoon rain puts 12 Thai provinces at risk of flooding
Persistent monsoon rain puts 12 Thai provinces at risk of flooding
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Twelve provinces are under heightened monitoring, with pumps, machinery and personnel prepared around the clock as monsoon conditions raise flood risks.