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Cabinet appoints new Phuket governor after high-level reshuffle
Cabinet appoints new Phuket governor after high-level reshuffle
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Cabinet has approved the transfer of Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to deputy permanent secretary at the Interior Ministry, with Chotinarin Kerdsom appointed Phuket governor.Thai police arrest 629 in nationwide World Cup betting crackdown
Thai police arrest 629 in nationwide World Cup betting crackdown
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thai police have reported 596 cases and 629 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on gambling networks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with more than 2.15 billion baht found to have circulated through the networks.New Moon race is about who can build and stay
New Moon race is about who can build and stay
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
NASA is planning a phased Moon base while Chinese scientists test lunar-soil fibres that could support future off-Earth constructionChinese human-smuggling suspect found in Bangkok as Thailand revokes visa
Chinese human-smuggling suspect found in Bangkok as Thailand revokes visa
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thai police and immigration officers detained a 40-year-old Chinese national in Bangkok after he was identified as a key suspect in an alleged cross-border human-smuggling network linked to China and Myanmar.Thailand retains 66 goods and services on price-control list
Thailand retains 66 goods and services on price-control list
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The price committee agreed to keep 66 controlled goods and services for one more year, while tightening oversight of selected items.Wat Phra Mahathat nears UNESCO World Heritage decision
Wat Phra Mahathat nears UNESCO World Heritage decision
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Wat Phra Mahathat in Nakhon Si Thammarat will be considered for UNESCO World Heritage status at a key meeting in BusanThai Light Technology is Unlocking the Over 16,000-Year-Old Malaysian Artifacts
Thai Light Technology is Unlocking the Over 16,000-Year-Old Malaysian Artifacts
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand cooperates with a Malaysian research team to analyse over 16,000 years of artefacts, marking a significant milestone in the use of advanced light technology for archaeological research. Sulawesi earthquake causes strong shaking; Thailand unaffected, says TMD
Sulawesi earthquake causes strong shaking; Thailand unaffected, says TMD
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department said a shallow earthquake struck near Sulawesi, Indonesia, on June 16, with no impact on Thailand and no Cell Broadcast alert issued. International reports put the quake at magnitude 6.7, while the TMD notice listed it at magnitude 6.3.Thailand faces prolonged El Niño risk as DCCE steps up response
Thailand faces prolonged El Niño risk as DCCE steps up response
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand is expected to face a high risk of El Niño conditions from June 2026 to early 2027, with lower rainfall, warmer temperatures and possible impacts on water supplies, agriculture and disaster preparedness.BOJ raises rates to 31-year high as weak yen and energy shock deepen inflation fight
BOJ raises rates to 31-year high as weak yen and energy shock deepen inflation fight
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Bank of Japan lifted its short-term policy rate to 1.0%, the highest level since 1995, as rising energy costs, a weak yen and stronger wage growth increased pressure on policymakers to contain inflation.