Thailand steps up child-labour protection with safe jobs and skills training
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
The Thai government is strengthening child-labour protection through stricter enforcement, vocational training and more than 10,000 safe holiday jobs for students.
Thai Cabinet notes neutral ENSO before El Niño, sets 9 water measures
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
EEC reservoir levels were reported at 39-52%, as the Cabinet acknowledged nine measures to prepare for heavy rain, floods, runoff, landslides and dry spells in 2026.
Iran has set July 4–9 funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beginning on US Independence Day and ending with burial in Mashhad.
DOPA denies nationality law changes would open politics to foreign nationals
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration says proposed amendments to the Nationality Act remain at an early public consultation stage and are not intended to allow foreign nationals to enter politics.
Police probe Koh Samui crash that killed Australian sprinter
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Surat Thani police are investigating the Koh Samui motorcycle crash that killed Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton during a family holiday, with wet road conditions and CCTV evidence under review.