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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.
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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 demand
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Kunlavut beats Nettasinghe to reach BWF Worlds second round
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
World No 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn beat Sri Lanka’s Viren Nettasinghe 21-11, 21-6 and will next face Israel’s Daniil Dubovenko.
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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.
Wichulada Pakdeesuwan
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.
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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 noon
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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
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Heavy rain intensifies across Bangkok, North and Northeast
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Thailand faces heavier rain on August 19, with storms covering 70% of Bangkok, the North and Northeast and flash-flood risks in vulnerable areas
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Thailand survive Singapore fightback to seal ASEAN Cup final
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Thailand lost 2-1 to Singapore in Bangkok but advanced 4-3 on aggregate and will host the first leg of the ASEAN Cup final on August 22
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Petrol and diesel rise by 0.85 baht per litre (August 19)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Bangkok pump prices rose from 5am on August 19, taking regular diesel to 38.39 baht and Gasohol 95 to 37.69 baht per litre
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