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Van Overturns on Doi Inthanon; Rescue Crew Frees Trapped Passenger
A van overturned on Doi Inthanon near Pa Dok Siao Waterfall on August 18, trapping a male passenger who was rescued by emergency crews and taken to hospital.
Thai Commercial Banks Stable Despite SME Weakness in Q2
Thailand's commercial banking system remained stable in Q2 2026 with solid capital and liquidity, though credit to small businesses and consumers contracted as large firms drove overall 2% lending growth despite elevated economic risks.
Cabinet Sets Toll Rates for Friendship Bridge 5
Thailand's Cabinet approved toll rates for Friendship Bridge 5 linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxai, with passenger cars charged 50 baht and larger trucks up to 500 baht depending on size. The regulation now goes to the Council of State for re
Parliament Chief Defends Graft Probe Committee Setup
Parliament's speaker defended a newly formed committee reviewing the anti-corruption agency's dismissal of a stock manipulation case against a former transport minister, saying outside members ensure independence and results will determine
Agricultural Economics Office Launches Data Release Calendar
The Office of Agricultural Economics launched a data release calendar showing when agricultural statistics will be published, helping farmers, businesses, and officials plan production and policy decisions more effectively.
Land Official Files Fraud Complaint Against Estate Manager
Khon Kaen land officials filed fraud charges against an estate manager who falsely claimed a property deed was lost when seeking a replacement, though the original document was held by a local temple. The applicant obtained a certified copy
Thai Bank Card Company Teaches Seniors to Spot Online Scams
Thai Credit Card Company launched a senior fraud awareness program teaching elderly people to recognize common online scams, which cost victims over 961 million baht in losses last month alone.
Man Arrested With Modified Blank-Fire Guns Converted to Live Ammunition
A man was arrested in Pathum Thani province after police found three illegally modified blank-fire guns converted to fire live ammunition in his condominium. He had purchased the gun parts online and sold modified weapons to friends to fina
Thailand Courts Canva for Regional AI Design Hub
Thailand's Prime Minister visited Sydney to court Canva, seeking to establish a regional AI design hub in Thailand and develop 1,000 local designers by 2026 to boost the creative economy.
Thailand Investigates Nok Air Overbooking, Mandates Passenger Compensation
Thailand's aviation regulator is investigating Nok Air for denying a passenger boarding on an August flight from Trang due to overbooking, reviewing whether the airline provided required compensation including meals, accommodation, and 1,50
Village Security Chief Wields Giant Cleaver at Concert
An assistant village headman in Udon Thani went viral after patrolling a concert stage armed with a giant cleaver instead of a firearm, following a no-guns policy.
Parliament Chief Enforces ID Cards, Weapons Ban, Vehicle Inspections
Parliament enforces new security protocols requiring all visitors, including lawmakers, to carry ID badges, surrender weapons, and pass through X-ray screening without exception starting immediately.