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Thai eFootball Team Advances Five Players in International Championship
Five Thai eFootball players advanced in the international Esports Championship 2026 at Ayutthaya, competing for a combined 500,000 baht prize pool against teams from eight regional countries.
Four Foreign Divers Found Safe After Samae San Rescue
Four foreign divers missing off Chonburi's Samae San were found safe Friday night after reaching Nam Sai Beach; they had been caught in strong currents during a technical dive training exercise.
Eight Dead, Five Missing After Gas Leak at Bangladesh Shipyard
At least eight workers died and five remain missing after a toxic gas leak at a Bangladesh shipbreaking yard in Chittagong while the facility was dismantling a former gas carrier. Authorities say safety procedures were neglected and the ves
Indonesia Lifts Tsunami Warning After 7.7 Quake
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off East Nusa Tenggara Province early August 15, killing at least one person and prompting a brief tsunami warning that was lifted hours later.
Four Experienced Divers Missing Off Samed Island, Chonburi
Four experienced foreign divers went missing off Samed Island in Chonburi on August 14 during advanced technical diving training when they failed to surface at the scheduled time. Sea and air rescue teams were mobilized to search the area n
North Korea Threatens Stern Response to US-South Korea Drills
North Korea threatened unspecified retaliation against US-South Korea joint military drills scheduled for mid-August, with analysts predicting the regime may conduct additional missile tests ahead of the exercises.
Uncle and Nephew Found Safe After Week Lost in Forest
A 74-year-old man and his 20-year-old nephew from Phayao province were found safe after seven days lost in dense forest, with rescue teams successfully extracting them for medical evaluation.
Australian Golfer Jessica Bang, 18, Dies in Thailand
Australian teenage golf prodigy Jessica Bang, 18, died from a brain hemorrhage in Thailand on August 13 while traveling to compete in an international qualifying tournament. The rising professional had lost consciousness during her journey
Search Continues for Two Lost in Payao Forest
A six-day search continues for two missing men in Phayao's forest after they lost contact while gathering mushrooms; rescue teams are investigating campfire sites and sounds in the rugged terrain.
WHO Warns Congo Ebola Outbreak Becoming Deadliest Ever
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is on pace to become the deadliest in history, with nearly 4,500 confirmed cases and over 2,000 deaths since May, according to WHO warnings on August 13.
Thai Woman Missing in Japan Since January 2025
Thai woman Pornsawan Pongsawat has been missing in Japan since January 2025, last seen near a university dormitory in Miyazaki City. The Mirror Foundation is seeking public information to locate her.
Mekong River Floods Eight Districts in Nakhon Phanom
The Mekong River has flooded eight districts in Nakhon Phanom after exceeding critical water levels, submerging over 30,000 rai of agricultural land and affecting thousands of residents across the province.