The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings regarding Tropical Storm Koto, currently in the South China Sea. While the storm is not expected to directly hit Thailand, its influence, combined with a strong high-pressure system, is bringing significantly cooler temperatures to northern and southern regions, with some areas seeing drops of 4-7°C.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed 162 lives, with Songkhla province reporting 126 fatalities. Record rainfall triggered widespread inundation, affecting over a million households and prompting emergency responses across multiple provinces.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn has graciously donated 100 million baht to aid the recovery of Hat Yai Hospital, severely damaged by recent floods in southern Thailand. The King also extended royal sponsorship for the funerals of all flood victims, providing burial soil and financial assistance to affected families. The severe flooding has impacted millions and caused extensive damage in the region.
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued Warning No. 7 for Tropical Storm Koto, located in the South China Sea. While the storm is expected to weaken and not directly impact Thailand, it will bring significantly cooler temperatures to northern and southern regions, with drops of 2-7°C anticipated.
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the TouristDigiPay sandbox, a pilot program enabling foreign tourists to convert digital assets into Thai Baht for payments. The initiative, in collaboration with key government agencies, aims to boost tourism and promote digital innovation, with services expected to commence in Q4 2025.
Thailand has intensified its fight against transnational call center gangs, establishing a specialized 'War Room' with support from eight countries, including the FBI and Interpol. Japan is providing crucial funding and equipment to combat these criminal networks primarily operating from Cambodia.
The Bank of Thailand has warned that more bank accounts may be frozen as part of an intensified crackdown on technology-related crime, including online fraud and 'mule accounts.' Over 3 million accounts have already been impacted, leading to significant disruption for innocent individuals and businesses across the country.
