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TMD warns of heavy rain and flood risk across Thailand
TMD warns of heavy rain and flood risk across Thailand
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand faces scattered thunderstorms, with heavy rain forecast in the North and East and flash-flood risks in low-lying areasPattaya targets world-class event city status with 365-day calendar
Pattaya targets world-class event city status with 365-day calendar
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Pattaya is using more than 50 sports, music, cultural and beach events each year to drive tourism, lift hotel occupancy and strengthen its position as a World-Class Event City in Thailand.Central Banks Target Record Gold Buys Despite High Interest Rates
Central Banks Target Record Gold Buys Despite High Interest Rates
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
World Gold Council survey reveals 45% of central banks plan to boost reserves as bullion drops to its lowest since November, drawing buyers back inStarbucks Korea learns costly lesson from Tank Day backlash
Starbucks Korea learns costly lesson from Tank Day backlash
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Starbucks Korea’s Tank Day scandal has grown into a corporate lesson on history, social sensitivity and the reputational cost of ignoring local contextEnergy Ministry to review household and data centre power tariffs
Energy Ministry to review household and data centre power tariffs
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan says Thailand will review household electricity tariffs and create a new data centre category to better reflect real power costs.Thailand Risks Becoming the World’s "Landlord," Not a Tech Player, Warns KBank Economist
Thailand Risks Becoming the World’s "Landlord," Not a Tech Player, Warns KBank Economist
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Burin Adulwattana says Thailand is trading precious land, water, and power for low-value data centers while neighbors spend decades building chip ecosystems—urging Bangkok to act before it gets left behind in the AI "Super Cycle"Thailand advances 15% global minimum tax on multinationals
Thailand advances 15% global minimum tax on multinationals
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved steps to implement the OECD-backed 15% global minimum corporate tax for large multinationals, aiming to curb profit shifting to tax havens and raise about 10 billion baht in annual revenue.THAI’s 70% share lock-up expiry puts focus on market supply
THAI’s 70% share lock-up expiry puts focus on market supply
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thai Airways International says more than 19.8 billion shares, equal to 70% of its issued shares, will be released from selling restrictions after August 3, 2026, drawing investor attention to potential market supply after the airline’s rehabilitation exit and SET comeback.Nation Foundation delivers over 1m baht in aid to Northeast Thailand
Nation Foundation delivers over 1m baht in aid to Northeast Thailand
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Nation Foundation and private-sector partners delivered more than 1 million baht in medical, educational and essential supplies to hospitals and schools in Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani.Cabinet backs Lemon Law to protect buyers of defective goods
Cabinet backs Lemon Law to protect buyers of defective goods
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a draft Lemon Law giving consumers clearer rights to seek replacement, repair, refunds or damages when newly bought goods are defective, with special protections for cars, motorcycles and electronic appliances.