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BG Pathum United Drawn With Adelaide, Lion City, Taipei in AFC Cup

Thai club BG Pathum United drew Adelaide United, Lion City Sailors, and Taipei FC in Group F of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Two group stage.

18 Aug Khaosod

BG Pathum United, Thailand's representative in the AFC Champions League Two, faces a manageable group stage draw. The AFC held the group stage draw for the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Two on August 18, with BG Pathum United as the sole Thai League club participating this season. The draw placed BG Pathum in Group F alongside Adelaide United from Australia, Lion City Sailors from Singapore, and Taipei FC from Hong Kong.

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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.

18 Aug Khaosod

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Thailand Sports Authority Board Accelerates Selection Between Two Deputy Directors

Thailand's Sports Authority board has accelerated its selection of a new director, moving the decision to August 19 from August 27, choosing between two deputy directors who passed language tests and interviews.

18 Aug Khaosod

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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.

18 Aug Khaosod

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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

18 Aug Khaosod

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National

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

18 Aug Khaosod

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National

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.

18 Aug Khaosod

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Police

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

18 Aug Khaosod

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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.

18 Aug Khaosod

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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

18 Aug Khaosod

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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.

18 Aug Khaosod

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