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DOPA flags 1,500 suspected fake-father cases, rejects 10,000 figure as unverified
DOPA flags 1,500 suspected fake-father cases, rejects 10,000 figure as unverified
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand’s DOPA says 1,000–1,500 suspected fake-paternity cases linked to eight Bangkok hospitals require checks, while a 10,000 estimate is unconfirmed12 rescued after Krabi longtail tour boat capsizes at sea
12 rescued after Krabi longtail tour boat capsizes at sea
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Ten Indian tourists, a guide and boat operator were rescued after a longtail tour boat capsized off Krabi, leaving seven people injuredKoh Samui nominee crackdown opens 60 cases linked to 1.2bn baht property
Koh Samui nominee crackdown opens 60 cases linked to 1.2bn baht property
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thai authorities have opened 60 cases involving 88 suspects after a Koh Samui nominee probe identified 59 firms and property worth about 1.2 billion baht.SMM urges tighter controls on low-quality rebar across Thailand and ASEAN
SMM urges tighter controls on low-quality rebar across Thailand and ASEAN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Shanghai Metals Market warns Thailand and other ASEAN countries that poorly controlled induction-furnace production is raising risks to rebar quality and earthquake safety.AAV posts 2.33bn-baht Q2 loss, cuts Q3 capacity 20%
AAV posts 2.33bn-baht Q2 loss, cuts Q3 capacity 20%
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thai AirAsia will cut Q3 seat capacity by about 20% after surging fuel costs pushed parent AAV to a 2.33-billion-baht Q2 net lossBEM posts record Q2 net profit of 1.012 billion baht, first Orange Line train set due in Thailand in late November
BEM posts record Q2 net profit of 1.012 billion baht, first Orange Line train set due in Thailand in late November
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) posted a record second-quarter net profit of 1.012 billion baht, supported by continued passenger growth on the Blue Line and proactive debt management that reduced finance costs. The first Orange Line train set is due to arrive in Thailand in late November 2026, with trial operations expected to begin in late 2027 and feed more passengers into the Blue Line.AOT weighs arrival duty-free return after 14.8bn-baht profit
AOT weighs arrival duty-free return after 14.8bn-baht profit
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
AOT is weighing a return of arrival duty-free shops as it expands premium services and commercial areas after nine-month profit rose 3.86%Thai SME bad loans hit 10.92% as credit growth weakens
Thai SME bad loans hit 10.92% as credit growth weakens
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
NCB data show bad loans among Thai SMEs and juristic persons at 10.92%, with another 4.95% at risk as total business credit grew just 0.5%AWC cuts Asiatique tower to 56 storeys in major Chao Phraya revamp
AWC cuts Asiatique tower to 56 storeys in major Chao Phraya revamp
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
AWC has revised its Asiatique redevelopment on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya riverfront, cutting a tower to 56 storeys and adding the Blue Dome, a cable car and MONA Bangkok.