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Thailand pushes tougher safeguards after drop in online scams
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Ministry is pursuing new safeguards and public-awareness measures after online scam activity fell by more than 50% in eight months.
Jarupong Krisanaraj
BMA suspends fourth employee in Din Daeng pink-card probe
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
BMA suspended a fourth staff member after police alleged that brokers used Din Daeng household registrations to support pink-card applications.
The Nation Editorial Team
Monsoon brings thunderstorms to northern and northeastern Thailand
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
The North and Northeast face the highest rainfall risk through Friday, while small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf should remain ashore.
The Nation Editorial Team
Thai NACC widens local exam fraud probe and vows clarity within 6 months
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
The NACC has resolved to recall local-exam case files previously sent to parent agencies for a special joint inquiry, while a TH-AI Passport complaint remains under examination.
The Nation Editorial Team
Cell Broadcast alerts issued as flood risks rise in Phetchabun and Ubon Ratchathani
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Cell Broadcast alerts have been issued for flash-flood and landslide risks in Phetchabun and rising Mekong levels in Ubon Ratchathani.
The Nation Editorial Team
Thai JIC chief reviews reported activity near Ta Kwai
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
ACM Prapas inspected Ta Kwai and Hill 350 as Thai-side reports cited Cambodian tanks, drones and troop positions near the frontier.
The Nation Editorial Team
KResearch keeps Thailand’s 2026 growth forecast at 2% as US trade risks rise
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
KResearch has maintained Thailand’s 2026 GDP growth forecast at 2%, warning that weaker momentum and US trade measures could weigh on the economy.
The Nation Editorial Team
Interior Ministry weighs penalty-free surrender of illegal firearms
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
The draft targets gaps in registration, licensing, dealer oversight, shooting-range controls and the handling of illegal firearms.
The Nation Editorial Team
Will Toyota move its hubs to Indonesia | The Next Move EP25
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Thailand is aiming to revise excise taxes for carmakers after Indonesia publicly urged Toyota to move its hub from Thailand to Indonesia.
Dechapol and Supissara rally into world quarter-finals
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
Dechapol and Supissara recovered from a game down to beat Japan’s 13th seeds and book a quarter-final against Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue.
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