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Two Ratchaburi fruits gain GI status to boost local economy
Two Ratchaburi fruits gain GI status to boost local economy
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
DIP has registered Damnoen Saduak Pan lime and Ratchaburi Nam Dok Mai mango as new GI products, boosting farm value and local income.AWC Unveils THB 50bn REIT Plan for 2026 Listing
AWC Unveils THB 50bn REIT Plan for 2026 Listing
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Asset World Corp plans to list a THB 50bn freehold REIT on the Thai bourse within 2026, seeding it with five projects from its 61-strong portfolioMonsoon conditions heighten flash flood risk across eastern Thailand
Monsoon conditions heighten flash flood risk across eastern Thailand
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Thailand's weather agency forecasts heavy rain in parts of the country and very heavy falls in the East, warning of flash floods and waves above three metres in the upper Andaman Sea.Thailand expects BOI investment to create up to 600,000 quality jobs
Thailand expects BOI investment to create up to 600,000 quality jobs
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Second-quarter investment reached about THB250 billion, up 31%, while growth in smart electronics and AI is expected to create 500,000–600,000 jobs.World Bank report highlights Thailand’s AI opportunities and gaps
World Bank report highlights Thailand’s AI opportunities and gaps
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Thailand has strengths in exports of AI-enabling goods, data-centre investment and business adoption, but gains depend on skills, Thai-language data and effective governance.Chinese suspect held over crystal meth sales to tourists in Bangkok
Chinese suspect held over crystal meth sales to tourists in Bangkok
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Thai police arrested a Chinese man in Huai Khwang over alleged crystal meth sales to Chinese tourists, visa overstay and an outstanding warrant in China.Welfare gun loopholes face scrutiny over transfers to new owners
Welfare gun loopholes face scrutiny over transfers to new owners
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Five-year transfer rules, broad eligibility and corruption risks in welfare-firearm programmes are under scrutiny as Thailand tightens gun controlsTOA posts first-half revenue of 11.33 billion baht, up 4%
TOA posts first-half revenue of 11.33 billion baht, up 4%
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Renovation and construction chemicals support growth as company approves interim dividend of 0.38 baht per shareERC says four-member board not delaying Direct PPA or PDP
ERC says four-member board not delaying Direct PPA or PDP
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Thailand’s energy regulator says its four-member board has not delayed Direct PPA or PDP 2026, citing 6,015 licences issued since October 2024Chinese and Thai police dismantle cross-border credit card fraud gang
Chinese and Thai police dismantle cross-border credit card fraud gang
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Nine Chinese and Thai suspects were arrested in a joint operation targeting a network allegedly involved in credit card data theft and money laundering.