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Phuket teen Nene Royal heads to US for AGT live quarter-final
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Nene Royal has flown from Phuket to the United States for the second America’s Got Talent live quarter-final on August 25, calling on Thai fans worldwide to support her.
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Ray MacDonald, award-winning Thai actor and presenter, dies aged 49
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
Award-winning Thai actor and presenter Ray MacDonald has died aged 49 after being found dead at his home in Bangkok’s Pattanakarn area.
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Lingling Kwong wins both global and Thai beauty titles in 2026
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Fans worldwide cast more than 22 million votes for the Thai actress in the global poll and more than 10 million in the inaugural Thai category.
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Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie launches three-course business lunch
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie introduces a 75-minute, three-course business lunch featuring seasonal French fine dining from 4,500++ baht.
Thai film festival opens in São Paulo with nine-film showcase
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
The Thai Film Festival in Latin America 2026 has opened in São Paulo, showcasing nine films spanning drama, thriller, arthouse and LGBTQ+ themes.
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YouTube tightens Shorts earnings rules in major YPP overhaul
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
YouTube is reshaping YPP with new Shorts thresholds, wider Premium Lite access and tougher entry rules from February 2027.
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BKKIFF 2026 aims to bring Thailand’s film industry to the global stage
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
BKKIFF 2026 will screen more than 150 films and host industry activities across Bangkok from Sunday (September 13, 2026) to Sunday (September 27, 2026).
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Free shuttle brings Bangkok visitors to Ayutthaya cultural showcase
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
A new cultural programme by TAT brings Thai craftsmanship, Khon performances and rotating art exhibitions to Ayutthaya’s Koh Kerd, with a free Bangkok shuttle running until December 26.
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Nene Royal says family is behind her success after royal honour
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Phuket youth Nene Rattikan Amlai says her family, especially her mother, has always supported her after she received a royal certificate for filial devotion.
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Whispers of the Palace: Female-Female Relationships in Thai Royal History
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
While modern conversations around LGBTQ+ rights often feel contemporary, same-sex affection has deep historical roots in Thai society.
Tammy Tameryn Somhar
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