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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
Princess Sirivannavari Visits Surin Armed Forces
Princess Sirivannavari visited Surin Armed Forces on August 18, meeting with injured personnel and bereaved families while receiving briefings on the unit's security operations. The royal visit included presentations to commanders and a mem
Police Arrest Man With Homemade Guns And Methamphetamine
Police arrested a 45-year-old man in Rayong Province after finding homemade firearms, ammunition, and methamphetamine pills at his residence. The suspect was involved in illegally modifying and assembling weapons sold online.
Market Vendor Turns in Lost Wallet, Reunites It With Owner
A market vendor in Udon Thani found a lost wallet containing ID documents and 370 baht, turning it in to police instead of keeping it, allowing the grateful owner to retrieve everything intact the next day.
Armed Robber Fails To Break Into Gold Shop, Flees Empty-Handed
An armed robbery attempt at a gold shop in Lampang's Hang Chat district failed when the suspect couldn't force open the locked door and fled on a motorcycle empty-handed on August 18.
Five Arrested Crossing Mekong Into Thailand en Route to Myanmar
Five suspects including a Thai driver were arrested in Nong Khai after illegally crossing the Mekong from Laos with laptops and communications equipment believed linked to an online scam network relocating to Myanmar.