Anutin orders urgent drug crackdown meeting after Australia-linked smuggling cases
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand to hold urgent talks after two Australia-linked drug cases raised concerns over Thailand’s image, aviation-hub ambitions and OECD accession target.
Fury sets Pattaya warm-up bout with Polish veteran Mariusz Wach
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
British heavyweight Tyson Fury will face Polish veteran Mariusz Wach in Thailand on 24 July, a day before Anthony Joshua meets Kristian Prenga in Jeddah.
Trump reports over US$1.4bn in crypto income, raising fresh ethics scrutiny
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
US President Donald Trump reported more than US$1.4 billion in income from family-linked crypto ventures in 2025, highlighting how digital assets have become a major source of wealth during his return to the White House.
Thailand leads 11-country push against call-centre trafficking networks
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Law enforcement agencies from 11 countries meet in Chanthaburi to strengthen cross-border action against scam syndicates and human-trafficking networks.
Transport Ministry revives Thailand Riviera coastal road plan
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry plans a 2027 study to extend the Thailand Riviera coastal road from Chumphon through Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat to Songkhla.
TAT and Grab launch Grab Amazing Thai Rares with LingOrm to target Gen Z travellers
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
TAT and Grab tap LingOrm for a fandom tourism campaign targeting Thai Gen Z travellers and Chinese fans across 55 destinations, hidden gems and cultural festivals
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry says 10 out of 11 Thai-flagged or Thai-chartered vessels have safely left the Strait of Hormuz, with one remaining vessel awaiting cargo before departure.