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Corrections Department explains Lao Ta Saenlee’s release after six pardons
Corrections Department explains Lao Ta Saenlee’s release after six pardons
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Drug kingpin Lao Ta Saenlee was released earlier than expected following six royal pardons, good conduct and elderly-prisoner provisions, the Department of Corrections says.Thai SEC expands checks on major shareholder funding
Thai SEC expands checks on major shareholder funding
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Thailand’s SEC has widened major-shareholder checks to significant funders, giving existing securities and digital asset firms 90 days to comply.Thailand-Cambodia UNCLOS conciliation commission chair appointed
Thailand-Cambodia UNCLOS conciliation commission chair appointed
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
The 5-member commission may hold its first meeting in September, with procedural rules and arrangements for future meetings expected on the agenda.Thailand welcomes 19.76m tourists despite 2.9% decline
Thailand welcomes 19.76m tourists despite 2.9% decline
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Foreign visitors spent 957.62 billion baht from January 1 to August 15, while weekly arrivals fell 3.79% as holiday travel eased.Sansiri Q2 profit rises 16%; first-half profit tops 1.87 billion baht as revenue reaches 14.24 billion baht
Sansiri Q2 profit rises 16%; first-half profit tops 1.87 billion baht as revenue reaches 14.24 billion baht
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Strong Q2 2026 recovery: Net profit reached 1.005 billion baht, up 16% quarter on quarter, while total revenue rose 13% to 7.544 billion baht. This brought first-half net profit to 1.869 billion baht and total revenue to 14.235 billion baht.Nine Voices, One Message: Thailand-US Ties Must Add Value
Nine Voices, One Message: Thailand-US Ties Must Add Value
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Nine industry leaders told the Thailand-US summit that deeper, tech-driven cooperation — not just trade volume — will define the next chapterThailand’s EEC tops Southeast Asian manufacturing hub ranking
Thailand’s EEC tops Southeast Asian manufacturing hub ranking
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
The Chon Buri–Rayong area has more than 13,000 MW of power capacity, while Thailand and Indonesia each have three entries in the top 10.IF steel producers oppose proposed overhaul of rebar standards
IF steel producers oppose proposed overhaul of rebar standards
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
A proposed Thai standard would restrict structural deformed bars to BOF and EF production, prompting IF operators to warn of business losses and higher steel prices.DMCR tightens dugong safeguards across 12 Andaman areas
DMCR tightens dugong safeguards across 12 Andaman areas
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
DMCR will control boat speeds and modify fishing gear across 12 risk areas in five Andaman provinces to eliminate human-caused dugong deaths.Royal Thai Army regrets Chong An Ma blast, warns site remains dangerous
Royal Thai Army regrets Chong An Ma blast, warns site remains dangerous
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
The Royal Thai Army has expressed regret after a soldier was injured by a landmine near Chong An Ma, pledging full care and warning that the site remains dangerous.