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Nan City Issues First Flood Alert as Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods
Nan City issued its first flood alert after heavy rain exceeding 200mm triggered flash flooding in northern districts, with authorities urging at-risk communities to move belongings to higher ground and prepare for possible evacuation.
Thailand Allocates 40 Million Baht to Stabilize Coconut Prices
Thailand's government is allocating 40 million baht to purchase surplus mature coconuts and stabilize prices for farmers across eight major coconut-producing provinces through October 2025.
Nan Province Floods After Torrential Rain; Homes Submerged
Torrential rains flood Nan Province's Pua District, submerging homes and cutting off major highways, with authorities warning of more heavy rainfall through August 21 that could worsen conditions.
Thailand Releases 2568 Digital Census Results for Northern Region
Thailand's National Statistical Office released 2568 census data for the northern region at an event in Chiang Mai, revealing significant demographic shifts including an aging population that will require enhanced government welfare and hea
Heavy Rain Floods Pua District, Washes Out Bridge
Heavy rains have flooded homes across Pua District in Nan Province and washed out the Chao Weir bridge, cutting off vehicle access on Route 1256. Authorities have mobilized rescue personnel and warn residents to avoid the damaged route.
Krung Thai Card Targets Mid-Year Growth With New Customer Segments
Krung Thai Card posted 4.4 billion baht profit in the first half of 2026 and is targeting growth in the second half by focusing on higher-income earners and young professionals, with credit card spending already outpacing industry averages.
Sister's ID Card Stolen, Used for Fake Prenatal Care
A woman discovered her younger sister had stolen her national ID card and used it to fraudulently register for prenatal care and other medical procedures at multiple hospitals across Thailand. The victim, unable to contact her sister who fl
Manager Backs Charlotte's Decision Not to Renew Contract
Manager Nawat Kulrattanachai supports Miss Universe Thailand contestant Charlotte Austin's decision not to renew her contract, saying he understands her desire to grow despite personally developing her as an artist. Austin has approximately
Popular Facebook Page Clarifies: Mother Got Married, Not Pregnant
A popular Facebook page clarified that its founder's mother registered her marriage rather than becoming pregnant, prompting an outpouring of congratulations and humorous comments from Thai netizens celebrating her "luck.
Fire Destroys Five Wooden Houses in Bangkok Community
A fire destroyed five wooden houses in Bangkok's Din Daeng district early August 19, with firefighters battling narrow lanes to contain the blaze in about 30 minutes and no injuries reported.
Nonthaburi Noodle Vendor Rages Over Teen Thieves' Food Theft
Two teenage suspects on an unlicensed motorcycle stole over 3,000 baht worth of meat and seafood from a Nonthaburi noodle shop's storage containers in an early-morning break-in, with security footage capturing the pair's coordinated theft.
Kulvutti Advances to Second Round at World Badminton Championships
Thailand's Kulvutti Viwitshanto, the world's second-ranked badminton player, cruised past Sri Lanka's Viren Nettasinghe 2-0 at the World Championships in New Delhi to reach the second round. Three other Thai singles players also advanced, t