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Cell Broadcast alerts warn of floods in North and Northeast
Cell Broadcast alerts warn of floods in North and Northeast
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Thailand’s disaster agency sent Cell Broadcast warnings as persistent rain raised risks of flash floods, landslides and overflowing waterways.Thai and Taiwan police dismantle cross-border scam operation
Thai and Taiwan police dismantle cross-border scam operation
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
More than 20 Taiwanese nationals were arrested in Cambodia over an alleged police impersonation scheme linked to losses exceeding NTD200 million.Thailand advances two regional rail routes into design
Thailand advances two regional rail routes into design
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
SRT plans to sign THB392 million in consultancy contracts in September, while two other proposed routes await environmental or government clearance.17-Year-Old Bangkok Student Launches LivLit to Help Young People Build the Human Skills AI Cannot Replace
17-Year-Old Bangkok Student Launches LivLit to Help Young People Build the Human Skills AI Cannot Replace
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Most conversations around artificial intelligence focus on what it can do. Janya Phlaphongphanich, 17, founder of LivLit and student at Bangkok Patana School, is more interested in what it cannot.Japan seeks review of Thailand’s car tariffs under JTEPA
Japan seeks review of Thailand’s car tariffs under JTEPA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
JTEPA will undergo its next 10-year review in 2027, with Japan seeking talks on Thai import tariffs of up to 80% for passenger carsUS lawmakers and Thai police target regional scam gangs
US lawmakers and Thai police target regional scam gangs
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Representatives Sylvia Garcia and Lucy McBath met Thai police to discuss intelligence-sharing and prosecutions against Southeast Asian scam networksThai military formally welcomes Myanmar defence chief ahead of HLC
Thai military formally welcomes Myanmar defence chief ahead of HLC
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Thailand welcomed Myanmar defence chief Gen Ye Win Oo ahead of the ninth HLC meeting, with both sides discussing security, border management and military education.North and Northeast brace for very heavy rain and flash floods through Friday
North and Northeast brace for very heavy rain and flash floods through Friday
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rain, flash floods and rough seas across upper Thailand through August 21.Thai hotels expect Q3 revenue fall, pin year-end hopes on travel scheme
Thai hotels expect Q3 revenue fall, pin year-end hopes on travel scheme
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Most Thai hotels expect third-quarter revenue to fall, while the industry looks to Thai Tiew Thai Plus to support a year-end recovery