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Northern Thailand faces heavy rain as monsoon trough crosses region
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Thailand’s Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in the North, flash flood risks and rough seas in the Andaman Sea, with storms across 40% of Bangkok.
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Doi Suthep-Pui temporarily closes Mae Sa Waterfall after flash flood
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Minor injuries were reported, but all visitors are safe, as the national parks director-general has issued advance flood warnings and ordered tighter 24-hour monitoring nationwide.
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Japan mulling measures against Putin's visit to disputed island
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Japan considers potential measures regarding a planned visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the disputed Northern Territories islands.
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Takaichi honours Yasukuni Shrine from afar on war anniversary
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not visit Yasukuni Shrine on August 15 for WWII's 81st anniversary, but worshipped from afar instead.
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Thailand issues heavy rain and flash flood warnings through August 21
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Authorities warn of flash floods, landslides and low-lying flooding from August 15-21, with more than 200mm of rain forecast in parts of Tak.
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Anutin says friends or rivals must put Thailand and its people first
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says political differences must be set aside when national interests align after meeting Thaksin Shinawatra at a funeral.
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Update: Thailand readies USAR team as Indonesia quake toll reaches 20
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand says the Flores earthquake poses no threat at home as USAR Thailand stands by for deployment, while rescuers report at least 20 deaths
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Thailand take perfect record into ASEAN Cup semi-final in Singapore
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand face Singapore at Jalan Besar Stadium in the first leg of their ASEAN Hyundai Cup semi-final, with kick-off at 8pm Thailand time on August 15.
DOPA flags 1,500 suspected fake-father cases, rejects 10,000 figure as unverified
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Thailand’s DOPA says 1,000–1,500 suspected fake-paternity cases linked to eight Bangkok hospitals require checks, while a 10,000 estimate is unconfirmed
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12 rescued after Krabi longtail tour boat capsizes at sea
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Ten Indian tourists, a guide and boat operator were rescued after a longtail tour boat capsized off Krabi, leaving seven people injured
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