Coordinated bombings, arson and raids struck more than 70 locations across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala on Saturday night, wounding three civilians and damaging government vehicles and telecom infrastructure.

• PM Anutin convened security chiefs Sunday morning before flying north to inspect Nan floods.
• Narathiwat imposed a 10:15pm–6am curfew; officials link the surge to intensified anti-narcotics sweeps.
• Sihasak Phuangketkeow admitted intelligence gaps despite prior warnings.

Heavy rain from the monsoon trough and upstream runoff flooded seven districts in Nan, killing two and displacing households across six provinces total.

• TMD warned of continued downpours through August 28 in North, Northeast and Central regions.
• Government approved ฿6,700 one-time payments per affected household, first tranche August 30–September 1.
• Deputy PM Yotsanan Wongsawat deployed 700+ soldiers for mud clearance and road reopening.

Thailand enacted a new amnesty covering politically motivated acts from 2005 to 2025 but carving out lèse-majesté, corruption and serious violence cases.

• NIDA Poll showed 62.75% of respondents view local exam collusion as the top stability threat to the Anutin government.
• House reconvenes August 25 facing ฿400 billion loan decree and 2027 budget.
• People’s Party plans no-confidence motion.

The index ended August 21 up 0.24% for the week but traded in a tight 1,609–1,626 range amid light foreign flows.

• August 17 close hit 1,626.44 on export optimism before giving back gains.
• Turnover remained thin; bank and property stocks underperformed.
• YTD gain stands at 28.15% despite August volatility.

PTT Exploration and Production will drive the bulk of the five-year capex, expanding LNG capacity from 3.7 million to 10 million tonnes.

• Focus includes upstream gas and clean-energy transition assets.
• Timeline aligns with Thailand’s energy-security push amid Middle East supply risks.
• Jobs expected in eastern seaboard and EEC corridors.

Foreign visitors through early August generated ฿896 billion in revenue despite flight disruptions and safety concerns.

• Per-head spend rose, offsetting volume softness.
• Chinese and ASEAN markets led recovery; European long-haul lagged.
• TAT revised full-year target to 30–34 million.

New structure will favour manufacturers using local parts, directly targeting Chinese EV brands that have captured 70% of the electric segment.

• Sales of traditional ICE vehicles fell 26.2% year-to-date.
• Japanese makers lobbied Anutin during his Australia trip for continued support.
• Deadline for draft rules expected before year-end.

Anutin met 70+ Australian business leaders and pledged to keep Thailand neutral while expanding clean-energy and digital ties ahead of 2027 diplomatic anniversary.

• Six-day mission included 14 Thai firms seeking investment and technology links.
• Jet-fuel export easing for Australia under discussion.
• Clean-energy cooperation highlighted as priority.

Multiple venues across Bangkok host performances and workshops from August 21–30. Family-friendly programming and English subtitles available for most shows.

BITEC exhibition halls 1–4, August 19–22 (extended displays through early September in some zones). Trade-focused but open to serious food professionals and buyers.

Loei province, August 23–27. Cultural exhibitions and performances celebrating regional mask traditions — worth the overnight for northern-corridor travellers.

BOT widely expected to hold policy rate at 1.00%. Markets and banks open normally; watch for any signal on inflation pass-through from energy costs.

TMD maintains warnings for North, Northeast and Central regions; downstream runoff monitoring active in Nan and Chao Phraya basin.

Parliamentary data show 23,536 violent incidents and 7,790 deaths recorded through 2025 despite the long-term allocation.