Monsoon conditions heighten flash flood risk across eastern Thailand
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Thailand's weather agency forecasts heavy rain in parts of the country and very heavy falls in the East, warning of flash floods and waves above three metres in the upper Andaman Sea.
World Bank report highlights Thailand’s AI opportunities and gaps
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Thailand has strengths in exports of AI-enabling goods, data-centre investment and business adoption, but gains depend on skills, Thai-language data and effective governance.
Chinese suspect held over crystal meth sales to tourists in Bangkok
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Thai police arrested a Chinese man in Huai Khwang over alleged crystal meth sales to Chinese tourists, visa overstay and an outstanding warrant in China.
Chinese and Thai police dismantle cross-border credit card fraud gang
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026
Nine Chinese and Thai suspects were arrested in a joint operation targeting a network allegedly involved in credit card data theft and money laundering.