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Thailand rethinks data centre incentives over power and water
Thailand rethinks data centre incentives over power and water
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Thailand is reviewing data centre incentives around benefits to the country, electricity and water use as governments worldwide tighten oversight of AI infrastructure.Thailand and Australia expand partnership as Canberra backs OECD bid
Thailand and Australia expand partnership as Canberra backs OECD bid
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Thailand and Australia agreed to deepen economic, security and scientific cooperation, while Canberra pledged full support for Thailand’s OECD membership bid.AWC launches 416-room Fairmont Bangkok with a focus on luxury MICE and wellness
AWC launches 416-room Fairmont Bangkok with a focus on luxury MICE and wellness
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
AWC has opened Thailand’s first Fairmont hotel in Bangkok after investing more than THB6 billion, targeting international luxury MICE demandFlash floods cut major roads and inundate homes across Nan’s Pua
Flash floods cut major roads and inundate homes across Nan’s Pua
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Flash floods triggered by more than 110mm of overnight rain inundated homes in Nan’s Pua district, cut key roads and prompted an extreme alert.New bad debts rise as high costs and weak demand strain Thai firms
New bad debts rise as high costs and weak demand strain Thai firms
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
New and re-entry NPLs totalled about THB110 billion in Q2, while SME lending contracted for a 16th straight quarter, according to the BOT.AOT considers restoring arrivals duty-free shops at Thai airports
AOT considers restoring arrivals duty-free shops at Thai airports
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Airports of Thailand is studying a return of arrivals duty-free shops, citing passenger demand, lost revenue and global airport service standards.Chao Phraya boat services change for August 20 Royal Barge rehearsal
Chao Phraya boat services change for August 20 Royal Barge rehearsal
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Chao Phraya passenger boats will operate revised services on August 20 during a Royal Barge Procession rehearsal beginning at noonChinese and Japanese carmakers adjust strategies as Thailand targets new excise rules in September
Chinese and Japanese carmakers adjust strategies as Thailand targets new excise rules in September
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
The Finance Ministry aims to finish September tax rules offering lower excise rates to carmakers with Thai factories that use locally made parts