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Happitat Launch Ignites Retail Battle for Bangkok's East
Happitat Launch Ignites Retail Battle for Bangkok's East
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
CP Axtra's 15-billion-baht Happitat opens this week, sharpening competition with Bangkok Mall, Central and Bitec for Bangna's shoppers.Trump rules out Iran talks as Tehran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed
Trump rules out Iran talks as Tehran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Trump says no talks with Iran are planned, while Tehran insists the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until Washington lifts its blockade and sanctions.How Thai GI products are adding 117 billion to the local economy
How Thai GI products are adding 117 billion to the local economy
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Geographical Indication (GI) is more than just a label; it’s a mark of quality, origin, and traditional knowledgeHYROX Targets Olympic Sport Status Amid Rapid Growth in Thailand
HYROX Targets Olympic Sport Status Amid Rapid Growth in Thailand
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
HYROX is looking beyond its rapid growth in Thailand, with the global hybrid fitness brand targeting Olympic sport status while expanding its reach nationwide, a HYROX manager says.Thailand tightens border surveillance over Yangon cholera outbreak
Thailand tightens border surveillance over Yangon cholera outbreak
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Thailand has stepped up cholera surveillance at borders and hospitals after Yangon reported about 500 severe diarrhoea cases, with nine infections confirmed.Thai commerce minister launches trade, tourism and local economy plan
Thai commerce minister launches trade, tourism and local economy plan
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Four working groups will tackle the visitor economy, agriculture, SMEs and international trade in response to five major global shifts.Suphajee sees exports and investment supporting Thai growth
Suphajee sees exports and investment supporting Thai growth
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun expects exports and private investment to support Thailand’s economy despite Q2 GDP growth slowing to 1.9%.Ray MacDonald’s three-decade legacy across Thai film and travel TV
Ray MacDonald’s three-decade legacy across Thai film and travel TV
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
The Thai-Scottish actor and presenter rose to fame through Teen Talk before building an award-winning film and pioneering travel-television careerPhuket teen Nene Royal heads to US for AGT live quarter-final
Phuket teen Nene Royal heads to US for AGT live quarter-final
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Nene Royal has flown from Phuket to the United States for the second America’s Got Talent live quarter-final on August 25, calling on Thai fans worldwide to support her.