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Transport Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat Service Suspended Due to High Water Levels ✦ Economy Thailand's Exports Surge to 56-Month High in August ✦ Safety 18-Year-Old Found Deceased Following Heavy Rainfall in Saraburi ✦ Technology Banchang Talk Initiative Addresses Data Center Integration in Rayong ✦ Safety Flash Floods Strike Muak Lek District Following Heavy Rainfall ✦ Politics Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Travels to London for Economic Diplomacy ✦ Safety Thai Border Patrol Police Mobilized for Nationwide Flood Relief ✦ Politics Thai Prime Minister Concludes UNGA81 Mission, Heads to London for Business Talks ✦ Economy Yamaha Announces Winners of Vocational Creator Competition ✦ Law DSI Summons Prominent Thai TV Hosts Regarding Foundation Donations ✦
Siam Kubota Reports Shift in Agricultural Machinery Market Amid Economic Slowdown
Economy One source

Siam Kubota Reports Shift in Agricultural Machinery Market Amid Economic Slowdown

Siam Kubota Corporation reports a decline in new machinery sales for the first half of 2026, while service demand rises as farmers prioritize maintenance over new purchases.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
TRUE Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results with 6.6 Billion Baht Profit
Economy One source

TRUE Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results with 6.6 Billion Baht Profit

Thai telecommunications giant TRUE has announced a net profit of 6.6 billion baht for the second quarter of 2026 and declared a dividend payment.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Islamic Bank of Thailand Appoints Dr. Benjarong Suwankiri as Board Member
Economy One source

Islamic Bank of Thailand Appoints Dr. Benjarong Suwankiri as Board Member

The Islamic Bank of Thailand (iBank) has officially appointed Dr. Benjarong Suwankiri to its board of directors following a recent extraordinary shareholders' meeting.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Miss & Mister Earth Thailand 2026 Competition Announced
Economy One source

Miss & Mister Earth Thailand 2026 Competition Announced

Organizers have officially launched the 2026 Miss & Mister Earth Thailand pageant, featuring a total prize pool of 1.7 million baht under the theme 'REBIRTH'.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
GH Bank Launches 10 Billion Baht Initiative to Support Homeownership for Freelancers
Economy One source

GH Bank Launches 10 Billion Baht Initiative to Support Homeownership for Freelancers

The Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) has announced a proactive debt management strategy and a new 10 billion baht loan scheme aimed at helping self-employed individuals purchase homes.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand Invests 21 Billion Baht in Lower Huai Luang Water Management Project
Economy One source

Thailand Invests 21 Billion Baht in Lower Huai Luang Water Management Project

The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) is advancing a 21-billion-baht project in Nong Khai and Udon Thani to mitigate floods and droughts.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Exports to the U.S. Surge by 34% Amid Trade Policy Shifts
Economy One source

Thai Exports to the U.S. Surge by 34% Amid Trade Policy Shifts

Thailand’s Customs Department reports a significant 34% increase in exports to the United States during the first ten months of the 2026 fiscal year.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thai Culinary Showcase Held in Jakarta to Boost Business Opportunities
Economy One source

Thai Culinary Showcase Held in Jakarta to Boost Business Opportunities

Supachai has organized a Thai snack showcase in Jakarta to highlight the potential of Thai products and expand business prospects.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand Gold Prices Increase on August 3, 2026
Economy One source

Thailand Gold Prices Increase on August 3, 2026

Gold prices in Thailand saw a slight uptick of 50 baht per gold unit today, according to the Gold Traders Association.

Prachachat Business ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand Reports Significant Growth in International Trade
Economy One source

Thailand Reports Significant Growth in International Trade

Thai Customs Department data shows a robust 10-month surge in international trade, highlighted by a 34% increase in exports to the United States.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Young Thai Performer Builds Home for Great-Grandmother
Economy One source

Young Thai Performer Builds Home for Great-Grandmother

Twelve-year-old Pakbung, daughter of singer Thotsaphon Himmapan, has successfully funded a 1-million-baht home for her great-grandmother.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand's Motorcycle Market Grows Amid Economic Challenges
Economy One source

Thailand's Motorcycle Market Grows Amid Economic Challenges

Rising energy costs have driven a 2% increase in Thailand's motorcycle sales during the first half of 2026, with industry leaders projecting continued growth for the remainder of the year.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Nippon Paint Thailand Launches 'Worry Free' After-Sales Service Program
Economy One source

Nippon Paint Thailand Launches 'Worry Free' After-Sales Service Program

Nippon Paint has partnered with six major modern trade retailers to introduce a new after-sales quality assurance program for paint film.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
ONWR Proposes 21 Billion Baht 'Huai Luang Model' to Manage Water Crises
Economy One source

ONWR Proposes 21 Billion Baht 'Huai Luang Model' to Manage Water Crises

The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has introduced a 21 billion baht project aimed at mitigating recurring flood and drought issues in the Huai Luang basin.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Pop Mart Expands into Bakery Business with Labubu-Themed Treats
Economy One source

Pop Mart Expands into Bakery Business with Labubu-Themed Treats

Chinese art toy giant Pop Mart has launched its first international bakery in Singapore, featuring edible 3D versions of popular characters like Labubu and Molly.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Thailand’s Energy Conservation Fund Reports 30-Year Impact
Economy Corroborated

Thailand’s Energy Conservation Fund Reports 30-Year Impact

The Energy Conservation Promotion Fund has allocated over 142 billion baht since 1995, resulting in energy savings valued at more than 516 billion baht.

Khaosod Online Thailand + 1 source(s) ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
The Rise of Single-Person Households Reshaping Thailand's Economy
Economy One source

The Rise of Single-Person Households Reshaping Thailand's Economy

Thailand is experiencing a structural economic shift as single-person households continue to rise, influencing consumer spending patterns in travel, health, and lifestyle sectors.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest
Fruit Vendor Robbed in Lat Phrao; Victim Remains Resilient
Economy One source

Fruit Vendor Robbed in Lat Phrao; Victim Remains Resilient

An elderly fruit vendor was robbed of 6,000 baht by two armed suspects in the Lat Phrao-Wang Hin area, but he continues to work despite the incident.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

Source reliability 80/100 · Established
Use caution Moderate Official / highest