Thaksin sympathises with Thai government over debt burden
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra urges unity, denies political activity, and expresses concern over household debt, national debt and Thailand’s economic pressures.
Thaksin’s first ballot in two decades puts Shinawatra spotlight on Bangkok vote
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra cast his first vote in around 20 years as Paetongtarn and other Shinawatra family members also turned out for the Bangkok governor and council elections.
Gold, bronze drums and skeletons reveal ancient elite burial site in Phetchaburi
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Excavations at Don Yai Thong in Phetchaburi have uncovered skeletons, bronze drums, gold ornaments and rare burial objects believed to date back 2,000–1,500 years.
More rain forecast across Thailand as southwest monsoon strengthens
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department warned of more rain from Sunday (June 28, 2026) to Friday (July 3, 2026), with rough seas in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Japanese government starts debates on FY 2026 minimum wages
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
A Japanese government council began discussions at a meeting on Friday (June 26) to compile its proposal on the size of the minimum wage hike for fiscal 2026.