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Yodchanan lifts Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai loses ground
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Two provincial election victories and Yodchanan Wongsawat’s flood response are feeding Pheu Thai’s recovery narrative as its coalition partner struggles
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Thailand weighs tourist fee and extra insurance for risky activities
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
A proposed 450-baht tourist fee would fund basic cover, while visitors taking part in risky activities or renting vehicles may need extra insurance.
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USS Abraham Lincoln to visit Thailand for crew rest next week
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
The Thai Navy says the three-ship port call in eastern Thailand will involve no joint exercises and is unrelated to any particular situation
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Upper Thailand faces heavy rain, Bangkok afternoon storms
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Bangkok faces afternoon and evening thunderstorms, while upper Andaman waves may exceed three metres and small boats should remain ashore
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Nene Royal takes AGT live stage as US voting opens
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
The 16-year-old Phuket singer competes on August 25 US time, with replays available in Thailand through TrueVisions NOW and Channel 340
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Japan targets 4.6 trillion yen in plant factory investment by 2040
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Farmers relying mainly on agriculture for income now number fewer than one million, while companies pursue AI, robotics and aquaponics indoors.
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Japan PM pledges to maintain sanctions on Russia and support Ukraine
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged continued sanctions on Russia and support for Ukraine, saying Japan’s position would remain unwavering.
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Japan raises fee for permanent residence applications from October
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Foreign residents will also face tiered counter charges of up to 75,000 yen when changing their status or extending their period of stay.
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South Korea plans wider exam rules following smart-glasses cheating
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Current regulations do not explicitly name smart glasses, despite five cheating cases in May and June and three referrals to prosecutors.
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Monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas to Thailand
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
TMD says Narra will not enter Thailand, but heavy rain and waves above three metres are forecast under a rather strong southwest monsoon.
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