National

Power Shortage Slows Thailand Data Centre Growth

Power and water shortages are curbing Thailand's data centre expansion despite strong investor interest, with electricity infrastructure becoming a bigger obstacle than real estate costs.

3 Aug The Phuket News

BANGKOK: Power, not land prices, has become the biggest hurdle for data centre investors evaluating Thailand, as growing demand is increasingly constrained by limited electricity and water infrastructure, according to property consultancy Savills Thailand.

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National

Government Open to Extending Thai Help Plus Program

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the government is open to extending the Thai Help Plus subsidy program if it benefits the public, following feedback from residents at Si Yan Market.

3 Aug Khaosod

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Tourism

Hong Kong Film Festival Opens in Bangkok With Stars, Thai Actors

Hong Kong's prestigious Film Gala Presentation opened July 31 in Bangkok with acclaimed films and stars from both territories, emphasizing cultural exchange and strengthening ties between the two regions.

3 Aug Khaosod

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National

Thai PM Anuthin Unfazed by No-Confidence Motion

Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul dismissed concerns over an opposition no-confidence motion filed in August, calling it routine parliamentary procedure and expressing confidence the government has nothing to hide. He defended transparenc

3 Aug Khaosod

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National

Thailand Leads ASEAN-China Trade Deal Upgrade to Take Effect This Year

Thailand is leading negotiations to implement the upgraded ASEAN-China free trade agreement by year-end 2024, with seven members including Thailand already completing domestic ratification. The modernized pact aims to streamline tariffs, di

3 Aug Khaosod

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Regional

Andaman Kreuphanich Wins Phuket PPAO By-Election

PHUKET: Andaman Kreuphanich of the Yat Dai Party has won the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) Council by-election for Constituency 4 in Thalang after receiving 3,019 votes as the sole candidate.

3 Aug The Phuket News

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Police

Actor Film Questioned in Forex Fraud Investigation, Denies Involvement

Actor Rathaphoomi Tokongthrop was summoned by the Department of Special Investigation on August 3 in connection with an illegal forex trading scheme involving 22 suspects and over 142 million baht in transactions; his lawyer denies his invo

3 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Four Officers Transferred After Teenager Bloodied by Police

A traffic police officer in Khon Kaen slapped a teenage boy during a roadside check, sparking viral outrage and prompting authorities to transfer four officers and launch an investigation into the August 3 incident.

3 Aug Khaosod

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National

PM Anuthín Says Government Won't Clarify Senate Seat Row

PM Anuthín said the government won't clarify a disputed Senate seat, insisting those responsible should provide explanations while legal proceedings continue against iLaw director Yingcheep Atchananont.

3 Aug Khaosod

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Tourism

Celebrity Chef Food Festival Draws Massive Crowds on Opening Day

The Heliconia Food Festival 2026 opened to massive crowds at CentralWorld, featuring over 70 celebrity chefs from major Thai cooking shows serving international and Thai cuisine across themed zones through August 12.

3 Aug Khaosod

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National

PM Anuthín Defends Legal Process in NBTC Chair Removal

Prime Minister Anuthín defended the legal removal of NBTC Chair Dr. Sorn Bunyopachaipruk, saying the process fully complied with statutory requirements and left no room for discretion.

3 Aug Khaosod

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