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PayPay moves into life insurance with T&D Financial stake deal
PayPay moves into life insurance with T&D Financial stake deal
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The SoftBank Group payment unit will spend about ¥130 billion for a 70.2 per cent stake as it moves to expand its app-based financial services.Japan, Thailand sign pact for new foreign worker employment scheme
Japan, Thailand sign pact for new foreign worker employment scheme
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The agreement updates a 2019 memorandum and sets roles for Japan and Thai authorities before the April 2027 replacement of the technical intern system.Myanmar anti-scam bill seeks death penalty for major offences
Myanmar anti-scam bill seeks death penalty for major offences
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Home Affairs Minister Lt-Gen Nyunt Win Swe says the draft seeks to curb scam networks, freeze illicit funds and deepen foreign cooperation.French investors eye future industries in Thailand after Anutin’s Paris visit
French investors eye future industries in Thailand after Anutin’s Paris visit
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin meets MEDEF International and French business leaders to attract investment in aerospace, clean energy, AI and quantum technology.Thailand prepares legal position on Cambodia’s UNCLOS move
Thailand prepares legal position on Cambodia’s UNCLOS move
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Foreign minister meets international legal advisers in Paris after Cambodia seeks UNCLOS compulsory conciliation over maritime claimsHeavy rain raises overflow risk in low-lying areas, RID warns
Heavy rain raises overflow risk in low-lying areas, RID warns
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The Royal Irrigation Department warns of heavy accumulated rain from June 4-10, with low-lying and foothill areas at flood riskPhiphat pushes 17-45 baht phase 1 joint rail ticket to Cabinet next week
Phiphat pushes 17-45 baht phase 1 joint rail ticket to Cabinet next week
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Transport Ministry pushes phase 1 joint electric rail ticket with 17-45 baht fares this year, while negotiating with firms on 40-baht all-day fares and advancing Landbridge.Pheu Thai leaders say Thaksin has washed his hands of party politics
Pheu Thai leaders say Thaksin has washed his hands of party politics
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Two senior Pheu Thai figures say Thaksin Shinawatra will not return to dominate the party’s internal management after his royal pardon, insisting the party will move forward under its formal structure.Meta, RTP crack down on online scams, remove 1.4m scam-linked accounts
Meta, RTP crack down on online scams, remove 1.4m scam-linked accounts
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The cross-sector effort led to 63 arrests, while Meta removed more than 1.4 million accounts, pages and groups linked to scams on Facebook and Instagram.Safety fears cut Thailand’s Chinese tourist forecast to 7 million, says ATTA
Safety fears cut Thailand’s Chinese tourist forecast to 7 million, says ATTA
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
ATTA has cut its 2026 Chinese tourist arrival forecast from 9 million to 7 million, citing safety concerns, ransom and disappearance reports, scam-linked crime fears and rising travel costs.