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Central Pattana sees revenue rise by 8% to B13.1bn in Q2
Published: August 10, 2026 23:15
Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has posted strong second-quarter 2026 results, with total revenue rising 8% year-on-year to 13.1 billion baht and net profit up 10% to 4.75 billion baht, driven by its core business.
GPSC banking on energy transition, data centres
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3299663/gpsc-banking-on-energy-transition-data-centres
Published: August 10, 2026 23:11
Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), the power generation arm of PTT Plc, is fast-tracking its expansion into energy solutions tailored to data centres, aiming to capture surging demand for clean electricity from multinational technology giants.
Sensational Ingebrigtsen back with more European gold
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3299830/sensational-ingebrigtsen-back-with-more-european-gold
Published: August 10, 2026 23:04
BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Jakob Ingebrigtsen sealed a sensational comeback from achilles tendon surgery to win a record-extending seventh European championship gold in Birmingham on Monday.
Govt moves to make school safety a priority
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3299688/govt-moves-to-make-school-safety-a-priority
Published: August 10, 2026 22:56
The government is preparing to make school safety a national priority, with the Education Ministry due to submit six measures to the cabinet today following last week's shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School.
Travel subsidy nears launch
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3299568/travel-subsidy-nears-launch
Published: August 10, 2026 22:46
The Tourism and Sports Ministry expects to finalise details of the proposed Thai Tiew Thai Plus domestic tourism subsidy scheme by next week as it seeks to launch the programme during the green (monsoon) season, Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said.
Finance plan to help local communities
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3299503/finance-plan-to-help-local-communities
Published: August 10, 2026 22:41
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved a 4.45-billion-baht programme to provide cheaper financing to grassroots communities and reduce their reliance on high-interest informal loans.
B3,000 minimum monthly bill for solar panel subsidy
Published: August 10, 2026 22:32
To qualify for the government subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels, households must have a minimum monthly electricity bill of around 3,000 baht, according to the Finance Ministry.
US-Japan move to stop yen slide helps baht appreciate
Published: August 10, 2026 22:21
A US-Japan joint intervention to stop the yen's slide is among the reasons the baht has appreciated beyond 33 baht to the dollar, economists say, noting that the Thai currency is likely to continue gaining against the greenback in the near term.
Anutin slams police treatment of suspect in PAO chief killing
Published: August 10, 2026 22:15
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered the Nonthaburi governor and provincial police chief to take decisive action in the case of former MP Chalong Riewraeng allegedly shooting dead Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) president Pol…
Migrant workers fill restaurant gap
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3299633/migrant-workers-fill-restaurant-gap
Published: August 10, 2026 22:03
The online debate over whether restaurants in Thailand should accept orders only in Thai highlights an underlying issue in the industry: a persistent labour shortage, as many Thais do not want to work in the sector.
BoT targets cash buyers of property
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3299723/bot-targets-cash-buyers-of-property
Published: August 10, 2026 21:56
The Bank of Thailand is planning to require banks to scrutinise customers who buy high-value property with cash as part of efforts to prevent illicit financial activities.
Trump insists Netanyahu relationship 'very good' despite Gaza rift
Published: August 10, 2026 21:45
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan.
Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish militants
Published: August 10, 2026 21:00
ISTANBUL - Turkish lawmakers on Monday voted through a bill offering limited amnesty for Kurdish PKK militants, a key step in the peace process that seeks to end decades of deadly violence.
Russia bars only anti-war party from elections
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3299827/russia-bars-only-antiwar-party-from-elections
Published: August 10, 2026 20:45
MOSCOW - Russia's Supreme Court on Monday barred the country's only anti-war party, Yabloko, from contesting September's parliamentary elections.
Ingebrigtsen delivers masterclass for seventh European athletics gold
Published: August 10, 2026 20:30
BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Jakob Ingebrigtsen consolidated his place as the most successful male athlete in European history on Monday when he won the 5,000m in Birmingham for his seventh individual continental gold.
'Dreams disappear' as Gaza students await evacuation to Italy
Published: August 10, 2026 19:45
ROME - Dozens of Gaza students who won scholarships to universities in Italy are still waiting to be evacuated due to bureaucratic red tape, leaving qualified students in a deadly conflict zone, AFP has found.
Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3299810/colombia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-quake-kills-111
Published: August 10, 2026 18:50
PEREIRA (COLOMBIA) - Colombia on Monday declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath.
Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70% of France
Published: August 10, 2026 14:42
PARIS — Nearly 70% of France is subject to water-use restrictions as drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwaves, the government said Monday.
Dolphin, Dim-sum, Banyan: How tropical cyclones get their names
Published: August 10, 2026 14:28
NEW YORK — If you see that a storm named Dim-sum is gathering steam in the Pacific Ocean, it’s not an error.
UK radio broke rules in announcing king's death: watchdog
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3299422/uk-radio-broke-rules-in-announcing-kings-death-watchdog
Published: August 10, 2026 13:45
LONDON - A community radio station breached the rules after accidentally announcing the death of King Charles III in a May broadcast, a UK watchdog said on Monday.
Amazon founder Bezos nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool
Published: August 10, 2026 12:06
BENGALURU - A consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to agreeing a deal to acquire a stake of about one-third in Premier League club Liverpool, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.
Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3299410/days-of-heavy-rain-leave-at-least-13-dead-in-philippines
Published: August 10, 2026 11:45
MANILA - Floods, landslides and accidents driven by a nine-day downpour equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain in some areas have killed at least 13 people in the northern Philippines, rescuers said Monday.
NBTC chairman controversy heats up amid calls for PM's intervention
Published: August 10, 2026 11:25
The qualification crisis involving the chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) could become a hot potato in Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s hands, warns a legal expert who requested anonymity.
Take a look at Marilyn Monroe’s lipstick in the first makeup archive of its kind
Published: August 10, 2026 10:54
What do Marilyn Monroe, celluloid powder and cosmetics dating back to the 17th century have in common? They can now be found under one digital roof.
Police seek charges against Bangkok bar owner for deadly fire
Published: August 10, 2026 10:50
Thai police intend to charge the owner of a Bangkok bar with six offences, including negligence, over a fire last month that killed 37 people, the lead investigator said Monday.
FAA ordered structural checks don't affect Thailand's 737 MAX planes
Published: August 10, 2026 10:27
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said an airworthiness directive (AD) issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for structural investigations of Boeing 737 MAX planes does not affect the 12 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft based in Thailand.
Record July heat in regions home to 900 million people
Published: August 10, 2026 09:45
PARIS — Regions home to around 900 million people experienced their hottest July on record in 2026, including in the Sahel, Central America, France and Spain, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP) analysis of Copernicus data.
Former MP blames debt dispute for shooting of PAO president
Published: August 10, 2026 09:42
Former MP Chalong Riewraeng cited a debt dispute as prompting him to fatally shoot Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) chief Thongchai Yenprasert on Monday, a senior officer said.
Miscommunication blamed for sacked foreign teacher's threatening post
Published: August 10, 2026 09:24
SONGKHLA - The director of Hatyaiwittayalai secondary school said on Monday that miscommunication might have led to the threatening online post by a sacked foreign teacher .
13 foreigners netted in property-nominee blitz in Hua Hin
Published: August 10, 2026 09:13
Thirteen foreigners were arrested on Monday when police raided a housing and pool-villa estate in Hua Hin, after they were found using Thai nominee shareholders to buy properties for them.
Clothes rack falls from highrise onto taxi-motorcyclist
Published: August 10, 2026 08:22
A clothes-drying rack fell from a highrise balcony onto a motorcycle driver and his passenger in soi Sukhumvit 24, causing the driver to swerve into a nearby car stopped in the traffic.
Chinese syndicate aide arrested in B54bn crypto laundering case
Published: August 10, 2026 07:17
A suspected right-hand man of a Chinese crime boss has been arrested in Bangkok in connection with an online fraud and money laundering network believed to have washed more than 54 million baht through cryptocurrency.
One woman confirmed dead in western Canada wildfire
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3299347/one-woman-confirmed-dead-in-western-canada-wildfire
Published: August 10, 2026 06:45
MONTREAL (CANADA) - An 80-year-old woman died while fleeing her home to escape a massive wildfire in Canada's British Columbia province, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said late Sunday.
Ukrainians find relief at Kyiv music festival amid war
Published: August 10, 2026 06:24
Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv on Saturday evening (August 8) for an ethno festival blending Ukrainian folk culture and music. Among the attendees were soldiers and veterans, including a combat medic who traveler from eastern Ukraine for the event…
Former MP arrested after PAO president slain
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3299337/former-mp-arrested-after-pao-president-slain
Published: August 10, 2026 06:02
Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riewraeng was arrested after a man stormed into the provincial administration organisation office and shot dead the PAO president, Thongchai Yenprasert, on Monday morning.
Chiang Mai safe from flooding, more rain this week
Published: August 10, 2026 05:27
Irrigation officials have moved to calm fears that Chiang Mai city may be flooded, stressing that the level of the Ping river, a major waterway, remains far below the crisis level.
Frenzied Thai on Malaysia-Bangkok flight an army officer with mental issues
Published: August 10, 2026 04:59
Passengers on a flight from Malaysia to Bangkok were startled by a Thai man who became agitated mid-journey, repeatedly shouting demands for the aircraft to land and reportedly attempting to open an exit door.
Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3299327/typhoon-dolphin-weakens-but-disrupts-travel-in-east-china
Published: August 10, 2026 04:45
BEIJING - Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to eastern China on Monday, causing hundreds of flight cancellations even as the storm weakened and some cities resumed public transport.
Self-taught Turkish 'linguist' keeps dead language alive
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3299332/selftaught-turkish-linguist-keeps-dead-language-alive
Published: August 10, 2026 04:45
CAVUSTEPE, VAN PROVINCE, Turkey - Mehmet Kusman did not spend very long at school, but he traced the ancient inscriptions chiselled into the black basalt rock and read: "Before me there was nothing. But by the power of the god Haldi I founded this city."
Praise for SWAT officer who arrived in shorts at school shooting
Published: August 10, 2026 04:22
A special operations officer who was still wearing shorts when he arrived at the scene of the deadly school shooting in Nonthaburi on Friday was off-duty and had shown great spirit in not waiting to change his pants while rushing to protect the public,…
Apple Pay launches in Philippines, no date for Thailand
https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/tech/3299269/apple-pay-launches-in-philippines-no-date-for-thailand
Published: August 10, 2026 03:12
Apple has officially launched its Apple Pay service in the Philippines, enabling users to make contactless payments using devices such as the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac, making it the fourth Southeast Asian nation to support the feature.
Air India captain's initial drug screening prompts further testing after sudden altitude loss
Published: August 10, 2026 03:07
NEW DELHI - The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi that encountered a sudden loss of altitude last week returned an initial screening result for psychoactive substances, prompting further laboratory testing, India's Civil Aviation…
Alleged Irish crime boss Kinahan charged in Dublin
https://www.bangkokpost.com/video/world/3299305/alleged-irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged-in-dublin
Published: August 10, 2026 02:59
Alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan was charged with directing a criminal organization by prosecutors in Dublin on Sunday (August 9) amid tight security at a special court sitting following his extradition from the United Arab Emirates. - REUTERS
Heavy monsoon rain triggers flooding in Manila
https://www.bangkokpost.com/video/world/3299302/heavy-monsoon-rain-triggers-flooding-in-manila
Published: August 10, 2026 02:56
An enhanced monsoon intensified by Typhoon Dolphin flooded several neighborhoods in Manila and other parts of the western Philippines on Sunday (August 9). - REUTERS
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks, Odesa port damaged
Published: August 10, 2026 02:51
Ukraine and Russia accused each other of lethal attacks on Sunday (August 9), as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow was targeting global food security by striking Odesa's seaport. Three people were killed and 37 wounded in the eastern Ukrainian city…
Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor
Published: August 10, 2026 02:45
PARIS (FRANCE) - Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July on record as climate change fuels an historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.
Syria says reached deal with Moscow on fate of Russian bases
Published: August 10, 2026 01:45
DAMASCUS - Syria said on Sunday that it reached a deal with Russia on the fate of its two bases in the country, which Moscow once used to provide military support to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian civil war.
Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career
Published: August 10, 2026 00:45
ROSARIO, Argentina - Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell on Sunday to his father Jorge, the global star's emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68.
Apec urges businesses to work on their resilience
Published: August 10, 2026 00:04
Apec business leaders have urged companies to strengthen resilience as geopolitical conflicts, supply-chain disruptions and climate risks create growing uncertainty across the Asia-Pacific economy.
SCG reinvents business model amid threat from China
Published: August 9, 2026 23:09
The construction materials industry in Southeast Asia is grappling with mounting challenges as Chinese factories relocate production bases to the region, often operating under less stringent regulatory and quality standards.
Action plan for 'open govt' on way
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3299057/action-plan-for-open-govt-on-way
Published: August 9, 2026 23:07
Thailand is moving to establish its first national action plan for open government, aiming to improve transparency, public participation and access to state information.
Restaurants turn to tech amid worker shortage
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3299177/restaurants-turn-to-tech-amid-worker-shortage
Published: August 9, 2026 22:51
The Thai Restaurant Association says while the labour shortage remains unresolved, restaurant operators are using technology to ease the problem.
Suggestion to upgrade vocational programmes
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3299222/suggestion-to-upgrade-vocational-programmes
Published: August 9, 2026 22:44
Thailand will remain mired in the middle-income trap for another 10-20 years and Vietnam's economy will eventually eclipse the country if it fails to upgrade its workforce to keep pace with technological changes, warns Thailand Development Research…
Signs amass indicating a fragile employment market
Published: August 9, 2026 22:37
Thailand's unemployment rate remains relatively low, but the labour market is showing signs of weakening, says SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), the research arm of Siam Commercial Bank.
Putting the spotlight on an open secret
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3299192/putting-the-spotlight-on-an-open-secret
Published: August 9, 2026 22:33
From Soi Cowboy in the bustling Sukhumvit corridor of Bangkok to Pattaya's Walking Street, the sex trade remains an open secret that authorities are often reluctant to acknowledge, despite its visible presence.
Industrial sector confronts looming labour crisis
Published: August 9, 2026 22:27
Thailand's labour outlook this year remains contradictory. While layoffs are expected to reach 500,000 due to a slowing manufacturing sector, with more factories closing than opening as business revenue declines, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce,…
When school stops feeling safe
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3299117/when-school-stops-feeling-safe
Published: August 9, 2026 21:48
For two years, a Mathayom 6 student in Khon Kaen went to school fearing what might happen to him.
Political families tied to exam fraud
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3298982/political-families-tied-to-exam-fraud
Published: August 9, 2026 21:37
Some influential political families are involved in local-government exam fraud, with evidence forwarded to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), says the Interior Ministry.
Govt eyes stronger cyber defences as data leaks raise alarm
Published: August 9, 2026 21:23
Government agencies will consider adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) and resetting passwords following data leaks that exposed sensitive information from at least 20 state agencies.
Durian exports pass 2025 total despite rising costs
Published: August 9, 2026 21:06
Thailand has exported more than 1.11 million tonnes of durians so far this year, surpassing last year's total despite higher production, transport costs and intensifying competition.
Parties ready censure motion
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3299017/parties-ready-censure-motion
Published: August 9, 2026 21:02
The opposition will file a no-confidence motion against the government in the next parliamentary session, with alleged collusion in the Senate election among the issues it plans to raise.
Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3299239/five-dead-in-new-russia-ukraine-strikes
Published: August 9, 2026 18:45
KYIV (UKRAINE) - Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region.
Bodies hanging from bridge revive violence in once-calm town in Mexico
Published: August 9, 2026 15:45
POZOS DE GAMBOA (MEXICO) - Horrific drug violence plagued the Mexican state of Zacatecas for years, until relative calm set in. Then one morning in July this small town woke up to find five bodies dangling from a bridge -- a grim calling card that showed…
War Elephants top the charts
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3298935/war-elephants-top-the-charts
Published: August 9, 2026 13:51
Thailand secured top spot in Group B of the Asean Hyundai Cup on Saturday, beating Myanmar 2-0 in Bangkok to book a semi-final meeting with four-time champions Singapore.
Spikers keep clean record in second leg
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3298930/spikers-keep-clean-record-in-second-leg
Published: August 9, 2026 13:48
Thailand finished the second leg of the 2026 SEA V Cup in Chiang Mai with a perfect record after defeating Southeast Asian rivals Vietnam 3-0 (25-20, 25-10, 25-15) on Sunday.
China races to develop brain-computer interfaces that can be inserted in 10 minutes
Published: August 9, 2026 13:16
Chinese start-ups and researchers are racing to bring brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to market that can be implanted in just a few minutes, as Beijing pushes to nurture home-grown players in the sector to compete with Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Students, teachers mourn girl killed in Thailand school shooting
Published: August 9, 2026 12:45
BANGKOK - Dozens of bereaved students, parents and teachers queued at a Buddhist temple in Thailand on Sunday to pray over the body of a 12-year-old girl, one of eight victims of a home and school shooting two days earlier.
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China after flight cancellations, evacuations
Published: August 9, 2026 11:45
BEIJING - Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert.
Benz driver caught with 'ice' under the bonnet
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3298915/benz-driver-caught-with-ice-under-the-bonnet
Published: August 9, 2026 10:12
SAMUT SONGKHRAM - Police arrested a woman after finding one kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine, aka “ice”, hidden under the bonnet of her Mercedes-Benz and a pistol on the back seat, in Muang district early Sunday morning.
Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting all Tehran's conditions
Published: August 9, 2026 09:45
TEHRAN - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, vital to the world economy, until the United States met Tehran's conditions set out the day before, including compensation for war damages.
Lawmaker hurls eggs at Kosovo prime minister amid political deadlock
Published: August 9, 2026 08:56
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Kosovo's acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti on Saturday (August 8) after he told parliament he needed more time to hold talks with other parties before proposing a candidate for speaker following the June snap election.…
Conservationists tag 600 flamingo chicks in Spanish lagoon
Published: August 9, 2026 08:53
Six hundred flamingo chicks were fitted with identity rings after being guided on Saturday (August 8) by hundreds of volunteers at the Fuente de Piedra lagoon natural reserve in southern Spain, one of Europe’s greatest colony of flamingos. - REUTERS
Taiwan president oversees coastal strike drill in annual war games
Published: August 9, 2026 08:46
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te oversaw coastal strike drills on Saturday (August 8) during annual Han Kuang war games, boarding a fast attack missile boat and watching the deployment of low-flying attack drones to simulate beating off a Chinese assault. -…
Indonesia closes national park as wildfire spreads
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3298887/indonesia-closes-national-park-as-wildfire-spreads
Published: August 9, 2026 06:45
JAKARTA - Indonesian authorities have closed access to a national park on Java Island as firefighters battle a wildfire raging there for nearly a week.
Nakhon Phanom flooded, South on alert
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3298879/nakhon-phanom-flooded-south-on-alert
Published: August 9, 2026 06:23
NAKHON PHANOM - Overnight downpours left submerged roads and inundated homes and businesses in this northeastern border province on Sunday, prompting emergency drainage operations.
Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3298872/japan-nuclear-debate-unnerves-proponents-of-pacifism
Published: August 9, 2026 05:06
TOKYO - As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.
Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3298885/iran-issues-demands-for-reopening-of-hormuz
Published: August 9, 2026 04:45
DUBAI - Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy.
ZXMoto leads China's charge to dominate the global motorbike market
Published: August 9, 2026 04:45
CHONGQING, China - Zhang Xue wept with joy and furiously waved a Chinese flag as he watched his company's superbike scream across the finish line four seconds ahead of competitors in only its third world championship race.
Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3298867/afghanistans-gold-rush-upends-lives-and-landscapes
Published: August 9, 2026 03:45
SHIWA MINE, Afghanistan - In Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed.
Samsung, Prime Video to launch HDR10+ Advanced on TVs
https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/tech/3298859/samsung-prime-video-to-launch-hdr10-advanced-on-tvs
Published: August 9, 2026 03:04
Samsung Electronics has announced a partnership with Prime Video to introduce HDR10+ Advanced streaming visuals, with initial deployment set for the tech giant's 2026 television lineup starting in August 2026.
School goes on-line after former foreign teacher’s threat
Published: August 9, 2026 01:29
SONGKHLA: The management of Hatyaiwittayalai School in this southern province will close its gates on Monday and Tuesday and provide online services after a former foreign teacher posed a firearm threat.
FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino
Published: August 9, 2026 00:45
PARIS (FRANCE) - FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.
Amlo eyes 200 in exam fraud probe
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3298634/amlo-eyes-200-in-exam-fraud-probe
Published: August 8, 2026 23:30
The government has widened its local-government exam fraud probe, with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) tracing the financial transactions of more than 200 people involved in the network.
Na Ladprao beer hall owner charged over fatal fire
Published: August 8, 2026 23:23
Police have charged the owner of Na Ladprao beer hall with six offences following a fire last month that killed 37 people and injured 77 others.
Hospital graft claims 'unproven'
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3298759/hospital-graft-claims-unproven
Published: August 8, 2026 22:58
The Ministry of Public Health has rejected claims of widespread corruption involving health promotion and prevention funds at community hospitals.
Down with the death penalty?
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/special-reports/3298739/down-with-the-death-penalty
Published: August 8, 2026 22:38
A series of grisly murders has reignited one of the country's most enduring and divisive public debates: whether the death penalty remains necessary to protect society or whether the justice system should instead focus on improving law enforcement,…
TH-AI Passport launch clears final hurdle
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3298734/thai-passport-launch-clears-final-hurdle
Published: August 8, 2026 22:29
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society expects to launch the TH-AI Passport programme by Sept 1, after the Office of the Attorney General cleared the final legal hurdle for the nationwide AI initiative.
No signs of bullying: witness
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3298569/no-signs-of-bullying-witness
Published: August 8, 2026 22:18
The public should avoid speculating that bullying had triggered the shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi's Bang Kruai district, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA: report
Published: August 8, 2026 21:45
PARIS (FRANCE) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has endured a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private investment plan, has been accused by a British newspaper of paying off an alleged lover while at UEFA.
Govt speeds up rooftop solar scheme
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3298609/govt-speeds-up-rooftop-solar-scheme
Published: August 8, 2026 21:20
The government is stepping up work on a rooftop solar scheme aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing household electricity costs.
Thailand rejects UN envoy's report on Cambodia
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3298699/thailand-rejects-un-envoys-report-on-cambodia
Published: August 8, 2026 20:28
Thailand has expressed deep disappointment with a recent United Nations report on Cambodia that criticised Thailand, saying it exceeded its mandate and lacked balance.
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline
Published: August 8, 2026 17:45
SOFIA (BULGARIA) - Ukraine on Saturday denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone exploded close to the strategic Trans-Balkan gas pipeline linking Turkey to Ukraine near the Romanian border.
Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3298550/lionel-messis-father-jorge-dies-aged-68
Published: August 8, 2026 14:45
BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) - Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday.
Bodies spotted on Nepal peak where five climbers went missing
Published: August 8, 2026 13:32
KATHMANDU - Nepali rescue workers have spotted five bodies at a site where the same number of climbers went missing last year, officials said on Saturday.
Drone explodes near gas pipeline in Bulgaria
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3298540/drone-explodes-near-gas-pipeline-in-bulgaria
Published: August 8, 2026 13:15
SOFIA, Bulgaria - A drone that entered Bulgaria on Saturday exploded near the Romanian border and the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline there, which links Turkey to Ukraine, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced.
Arsenal sign midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle
https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3298535/arsenal-sign-midfielder-guimaraes-from-newcastle
Published: August 8, 2026 13:15
LONDON - Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for a reported fee of £75 million ($101 million), the two clubs announced Saturday.
Court rules against embattled NBTC chief
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3298529/court-rules-against-embattled-nbtc-chief
Published: August 8, 2026 10:44
The Central Administrative Court has rejected a petition filed by National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck seeking to overturn a ruling that found grounds for his removal, saying he had not yet…
Bullies at elite Bangkok private school face charges
Published: August 8, 2026 10:21
Police in Bangkok have charged a group of students from Saint Gabriel’s College, one of the country’s most prestigious private schools, after they were seen threatening and hitting another boy with an airsoft gun.
Nene Royal’s ‘Hysteria’ tops 1 million views
Published: August 8, 2026 09:09
Thai rocker Nene Royal’s latest performance on ”America’s Got Talent” — a rendition of Muse’s “Hysteria” — has surpassed one million views online within just 14 hours of its release.
Tibet conference in Nepal pushed online
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3298522/tibet-conference-in-nepal-pushed-online
Published: August 8, 2026 08:45
KATHMANDU - An international academic conference on Tibet due to take place in Nepal this month has been pushed online, organisers said on Saturday, calling it a ”worrying development”.
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