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The US government has proposed deep cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada. No article text was available, so this is based on the headline alone; for a Thai business it is background news with no direct action needed.

Tourism ministry seeks 2.45bn baht budget request Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2026

The tourism ministry has requested a 2.45bn baht budget. Only the title is available, so the details of what it would fund are unknown; watch for any programmes that could open support or demand for your business.

Draft bill would limit cannabis to medical use Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2026

A draft bill proposes restricting cannabis to medical use. If you sell cannabis products or plan to, watch for the final wording and timeline before committing stock or investment.

Minors' digital money transfers now capped to fight fraud Bangkok Post · Jul 31, 2026

Transfer limits now apply to minors' digital money accounts to curb fraud. If your business takes payments or transfers from young customers or staff, check whether their payment limits have changed.

Thailand is set to limit cannabis strictly to medical use. Owners of cannabis shops, restaurants or wellness businesses that sell cannabis-based products should check how the rule would apply to their stock and licence before it takes effect.

Reuters reports Brazilian hydropower plants are preparing for heavy rains in the south as a severe El Niño develops; no article text was available, so there is no direct Thai business consequence to act on yet.

Thailand will start tighter business registration checks from 1 August to curb nominee arrangements. If your company has foreign partners or directors in name only, review your shareholding and director records before the rules take effect. Article text unavailable; details of the checks are unconfirmed.

Baht bond Ol Plus sold out on day one; next Bond Connect subscription window is 3-5 August Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

A savings-style government bond sold out on its first day, and the next subscription round runs 3-5 August via Bond Connect. Only relevant if you hold spare cash to park; otherwise it is background.

Bank of Thailand tightens youth account controls and caps transfer limits by age band Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

The Bank of Thailand is raising controls on youth bank accounts to stop them being used as mule accounts, with transfer caps set for three age groups. Business owners who take payments or pay staff through accounts held by young people, or who hire younger staff, should check that their payment flows will not be blocked or delayed.

Bank of Thailand says Q3 economy still at risk after war slowed Q2, warns El Niño could hit faster and harder Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

The central bank says Q3 growth remains at risk after a clear Q2 slowdown linked to the war, and warns El Niño may arrive sooner and stronger than expected. Plan for weaker demand this quarter and check cash buffers and water or energy costs for farming and agriculture-linked businesses. (Full article text not available; based on title only.)

PTT adds 204 self-serve pumps and cuts 1 baht/litre for August 2026 Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

PTT is promoting a 1 baht per litre discount through August 2026 and has added 204 self-serve stations nationwide. Fleet and delivery operators can budget for lower fuel costs this month; article text was not available, so check the PTT promotion terms before relying on it.

Cambodia blames sanctions as Makro Siem Reap closes for good on 31 July Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

Makro's Siem Reap store closes permanently on 31 July; Cambodian officials link the closure to sanctions. Thai exporters and retailers with Cambodian cross-border sales should review exposure and payment risk.

Bank of Thailand explains why Thailand remains on the US Monitoring List over currency intervention Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

The Bank of Thailand has responded to the US Treasury keeping Thailand on its currency monitoring list over suspected baht intervention. Exporters and importers should watch for baht volatility and any policy shift that follows.

Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a 12% chokepoint of world trade, puts shipping and gold prices at risk The Standard Wealth · Jul 31, 2026

Disruption risk at the Bab el-Mandeb strait could delay shipments and push up freight and gold prices. No article text was available, so this is based on the headline alone.

Energy ministry holds fuel prices at full cap while LNG jumps nearly 60% Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

Thailand's energy authorities are keeping fuel prices capped to cushion living costs even though LNG prices have risen close to 60%. Fuel-cost pressure on your business may be contained for now, but expect electricity and gas-linked costs to be the next exposure; budget conservatively for energy this quarter.

Commerce Ministry closes the nominee loophole: company registrations will require bank statements from 1 August Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

From 1 August, company registration with the Commerce Ministry reportedly requires bank statements to be submitted first, aimed at nominee arrangements. If you are setting up or restructuring a company, or relying on a nominee shareholder, check your paperwork before filing. Details beyond the headline were not available to review.

Four proposals to overhaul foreign business law and close the nominee loophole after US tariffs on Thailand Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

A proposal (attributed to 'พชร') sets out four steps to revise foreign business law and close nominee loopholes after US tariffs on Thailand. Article text unavailable; treat as a proposal, not a rule change, and watch for any draft law that affects your business structure.

Mae Sai flagged for possible flash floods this week Bangkok Post · Jul 31, 2026

Authorities have put Mae Sai on a red flag for possible flash floods. If your shop, stock or transport runs through Mae Sai, plan for disrupted access and move goods out of low-lying areas.

Yen hits record strength, 3.3% gain, as Japan's government avoids intervening Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

The yen rose about 3.3% to a record level and Japan's government has not stepped in to stop it. Only a sharp baht or yen move matters to you if you import from or sell to Japan; otherwise it is background.

Chiang Rai river at Mae Sai nears critical level at 4.01 m, Mae Sai and Mae Fa Luang told to prepare Prachachat · Jul 31, 2026

The Sai River in Chiang Rai has risen to 4.01 m, close to critical, and authorities have warned Mae Sai and Mae Fa Luang to prepare. If your shop, stock or premises are in these districts, move goods to higher ground and check your flood plan now.