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Wat Phra Mahathat nears UNESCO World Heritage decision
Wat Phra Mahathat nears UNESCO World Heritage decision
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Wat Phra Mahathat in Nakhon Si Thammarat will be considered for UNESCO World Heritage status at a key meeting in BusanThai Light Technology is Unlocking the Over 16,000-Year-Old Malaysian Artifacts
Thai Light Technology is Unlocking the Over 16,000-Year-Old Malaysian Artifacts
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand cooperates with a Malaysian research team to analyse over 16,000 years of artefacts, marking a significant milestone in the use of advanced light technology for archaeological research. Sulawesi earthquake causes strong shaking; Thailand unaffected, says TMD
Sulawesi earthquake causes strong shaking; Thailand unaffected, says TMD
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department said a shallow earthquake struck near Sulawesi, Indonesia, on June 16, with no impact on Thailand and no Cell Broadcast alert issued. International reports put the quake at magnitude 6.7, while the TMD notice listed it at magnitude 6.3.BOJ raises rates to 31-year high as weak yen and energy shock deepen inflation fight
BOJ raises rates to 31-year high as weak yen and energy shock deepen inflation fight
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Bank of Japan lifted its short-term policy rate to 1.0%, the highest level since 1995, as rising energy costs, a weak yen and stronger wage growth increased pressure on policymakers to contain inflation.Thailand welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening
Thailand welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand welcomes the 60-day agreement as a step towards global economic stability, while attention remains on Israel's refusal to withdraw from Lebanon.Independent candidates tipped to lead Bangkok council race in Thailand
Independent candidates tipped to lead Bangkok council race in Thailand
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Independent candidates are tipped to lead the Bangkok Metropolitan Council race as low turnout and strong local vote bases threaten momentum-driven parties.DLT eases 2026 driving licence renewal rules
DLT eases 2026 driving licence renewal rules
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Department of Land Transport has scrapped colour-vision tests for driving licence renewals and waived brake-reaction tests for some motorists aged 55 or under.Why Thailand's Courtroom Devil Conquered Netflix in a Single Night
Why Thailand's Courtroom Devil Conquered Netflix in a Single Night
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Five years of legal research, a moral universe built on shades of grey, and a public-private production pipeline that de-risks ambitious storytelling — the overnight triumph of The Evil Lawyer is no accidentThai FDA warns over 20 illegal meatball and Vietnamese pork loaf brands
Thai FDA warns over 20 illegal meatball and Vietnamese pork loaf brands
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The FDA urged consumers and sellers to check the 20 listed meatball and moo yor (Vietnamese pork loaf) products after officials seized 10,416 bags in Pathum Thani.