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AI demand extends Thai electronics order books beyond three years
AI demand extends Thai electronics order books beyond three years
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand's electronics exports reached THB1.63 trillion in the first half of 2026, up 46%, while major electronics companies had orders booked 3–5 years ahead.Thai Criminal Court uses Section 161/1 to curb SLAPP suits
Thai Criminal Court uses Section 161/1 to curb SLAPP suits
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Section 161/1 lets Thailand’s Criminal Court dismiss bad-faith complaints early, while victims can seek direct removal of damaging online contentThailand is open to Starlink under a Thai-majority ownership rule
Thailand is open to Starlink under a Thai-majority ownership rule
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand is open to Starlink if it follows Thai-majority ownership rules, works with local investors and transfers technology, according to Chaichanok Chidchob.WP Energy Charts Next Chapter Under Leadership of Chomkamol and Somyot Poompanmoung
WP Energy Charts Next Chapter Under Leadership of Chomkamol and Somyot Poompanmoung
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Driving Core and New Businesses to Fuel New S-Curve GrowthKhon Kaen police tighten school security over social media message
Khon Kaen police tighten school security over social media message
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Patrol officers, investigators and traffic police were deployed to Kanlayanawat School as police examine a social media message and pupils study online at their residences for 1 day.TH-AI Passport tops 1m sign-ups as minister defends data safeguards
TH-AI Passport tops 1m sign-ups as minister defends data safeguards
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand’s TH-AI Passport has surpassed 1 million registrations as Chaichanok Chidchob says contract terms bar providers from retaining user data for AI training.The U.S. isn’t the only country with gun problems. | The Signal Ep 38
The U.S. isn’t the only country with gun problems. | The Signal Ep 38
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Nine people were gunned down after a 14-year-old took his grandfather’s gun and opened fire at a school just outside Bangkok. Within days, Thailand saw two more different but deadly shootings.Bangkok orders 10-year audit of suspected pink-card fraud
Bangkok orders 10-year audit of suspected pink-card fraud
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Bangkok is reviewing a decade of household registrations across all 50 districts following suspected pink-card irregularities in Din DaengThailand face Australia in Asian Championship opener
Thailand face Australia in Asian Championship opener
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand begin the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship against Australia at 1pm on August 21, with live coverage via AIS Play.Thailand, New Zealand aim to triple trade, revive direct flights
Thailand, New Zealand aim to triple trade, revive direct flights
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
Thailand and New Zealand aim to triple bilateral trade to US$7.5 billion by 2045, while Thai Airways plans to resume direct Bangkok–Auckland flights in March 2027.