Regional

Phuket Luxury Property Sales Jump 45 Percent

PHUKET: Phuket’s luxury residential property market recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, with sales rising more than 45% compared with the same period last year, according to property consultant CBRE Thailand.

20 Aug The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket’s luxury residential property market recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, with sales rising more than 45% compared with the same period last year, according to property consultant CBRE Thailand.

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Weather

Flood Simulation Maps Nan City as Water Levels Rise

GISTDA released flood simulation maps for Nan City on August 20 as water levels approached 201.50 meters, using color-coded depths to help authorities plan evacuations and rescue operations across affected areas.

20 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Police Raid Five Unlicensed Dental Clinics in Bangkok Region

Police raided five unlicensed dental clinics across Bangkok and Samut provinces in August 2025, arresting five practitioners operating from homes and charging patients for teeth straightening and denture work. Authorities seized over 1,000

20 Aug Khaosod

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National

New Easy Pass Lane Opens at Chiang Rak Tollbooth

An additional Easy Pass lane has opened at Chiang Rak tollbooth on the Udon Ratchathani Expressway to reduce travel delays. The inbound lane began operating August 23, with the outbound lane launching September 4.

20 Aug Khaosod

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Regional

Phuket Landfill Overflowing as Daily Waste Mounts

Phuket's landfill has exceeded capacity as the province struggles to handle 1,200-1,300 tonnes of daily waste, according to City Mayor Suppachoke Laongphet.

20 Aug The Phuket News

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Weather

18 Provinces Face Landslide and Flash Flood Risk

Thailand's Geological Hazard Operations Center warned of landslide and flash flood risks across 18 provinces on August 20 as heavy rainfall continues from an intensifying monsoon system. Residents in foothill areas and low-lying zones near

20 Aug Khaosod

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National

Commerce Ministry Tightens Controls on Food and Water in Flood Zones

Thailand's Commerce Ministry has ordered strict monitoring of food and water supplies in flood-affected areas to prevent shortages and price gouging, with over 4,500 households impacted in Nan Province alone. Citizens can report unfair pric

20 Aug Khaosod

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Regional

Air India Expands Pilot Testing After Phuket Incident

PHUKET: Air India has voluntarily launched a testing programme covering all of its pilots, going beyond existing regulatory requirements, as scrutiny continues following a Phuket-Delhi flight incident earlier this month.

20 Aug The Phuket News

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National

Dechrat Draws Number 4 in Nonthaburi Governor Race

Democrat Party candidate Dechrat Sukkagaenid drew ballot number 4 in the Nonthaburi PAO governor race, pledging a 30-day campaign focused on voter engagement and education, healthcare, and support for farmers ahead of the September 20 elect

20 Aug Khaosod

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National

Thailand Moves to Unlock Trade Barriers in China, India

Thailand's trade promotion agency is tackling export barriers in China and India, launching specialized programs for SMEs in cosmetics, herbs, and jewelry while planning ministerial talks in September to resolve trade restrictions.

20 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash; Wife Learns News via Video Call

A 63-year-old security guard died in a motorcycle crash with a van in Ayutthaya Province on August 20; his wife learned of his death when police answered his phone during a video call from their home.

20 Aug Khaosod

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