https://www.bangkokpost.com/webmaster@bangkokpost.comwebmaster@bangkokpost.comMon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:57:14https://www.bangkokpost.com/common/img/rss/rss_default.gif 2727https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3311155/persistent-rain-closes-waterfalls-in-saraburiSARABURI - Persistent rain has swollen waterways in Saraburi, leading to the closure of two waterfalls, in Kaeng Khoi and Muak Lek districts, affecting several villages, resorts and tourist access.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:36:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/tech/3311130/google-unveils-gemini-37-flash-with-enhanced-coding-powerGoogle has launched Gemini 3.7 Flash, shortly after releasing Gemini 3.6 Flash, with the company saying the new model offers faster coding and AI agent capabilities. Google is also offering an introductory token promotion with more than half off the regular price.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/video/world/3311154/iran-releases-purported-footage-of-missile-launches-at-us-targetsIranian authorities released footage on Monday (August 31) showing what is purported to be missiles and drones launching. They were being launched in what Tehran said was an operation targeting the King Hussein and Al-Azraq U.S. air bases in Jordan. - REUTERSMon, 31 Aug 2026 10:02:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3311149/thai-volleyballers-bringing-home-asian-title-and-olympic-ticketThai spikers are due back in Bangkok on Monday night after their heroic performance, securing an automatic Olympic berth as the Asian champions.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/video/world/3311153/manhunt-underway-after-deadly-swiss-rave-shootingPolice have launched a major manhunt after a shooting at an overnight rave in the Swiss town of Aarau (August 30) killed a 22-year-old woman and injured at least five others. - REUTERSMon, 31 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3311143/nepal-buries-dead-as-rescuers-seek-thousands-missingBIDUR, Nepal - Nepal was burying on Monday some of the hundreds of bodies retrieved after a deadly, tsunami-like flood crashed through the Himalayan region, sweeping away villages and leaving thousands still missing.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3311114/trump-calls-for-punishment-of-nbc-reporterWASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist with possible punishment by US media regulators as the Republican expressed disappointment with coverage of his candidate endorsements ahead of November's midterm elections.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3311113/us-strikes-iran-for-first-time-in-a-month-tehran-retaliatesWASHINGTON - The United States said on Sunday it had attacked Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, its first strikes on Iran in a month, prompting Tehran to retaliate.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3311043/epayments-set-new-record-in-julyThai e-payment transactions in July hit a new record of 4.57 billion with a combined value of 10.6 trillion baht, according to the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:37:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3310788/excise-tax-for-car-industry-set-for-reviewThe government is accelerating an overhaul of the excise tax structure to retain investment in Thailand's automotive industry, particularly as the electric vehicle market expands, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Sunday.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:26:00 +0700