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Thailand warns of heavy rain across multiple regions
Thailand warns of heavy rain across multiple regions
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Thailand’s Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms across the country from 18–24 June, with eastern areas facing the highest riskThailand assesses economic impacts of US-Iran 60-day peace talks
Thailand assesses economic impacts of US-Iran 60-day peace talks
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
US and Iranian presidents have signed an MOU with immediate effect, launching a 60-day negotiation period for a peace agreement. Analysts note Iran holds the upper hand.Petrol and gasohol prices cut by 1.50 baht per litre, diesel down 1.30 baht per litre
Petrol and gasohol prices cut by 1.50 baht per litre, diesel down 1.30 baht per litre
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Petrol and gasohol prices in Thailand cut by 1.50 baht per litre while diesel drops by 1.30 baht per litre nationwide following latest retail fuel adjustmentInside Kazan summit: Thailand backs EAEU free trade push as Anutin meets Putin
Inside Kazan summit: Thailand backs EAEU free trade push as Anutin meets Putin
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Thailand moves to strengthen ASEAN–Eurasia ties with backing for Thailand–EAEU FTA discussions as PM Anutin stresses connectivity, investment and long-term economic integrationLuxury private compartments to launch on Japanese bullet trains
Luxury private compartments to launch on Japanese bullet trains
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Rail operators JR Tokai and JR West will launch Supreme Class private compartments on Shinkansen bullet trains starting this October.Japanese panel proposes food tax cuts to fulfil campaign pledge
Japanese panel proposes food tax cuts to fulfil campaign pledge
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
A suprapartisan commission has suggested lowering the consumption tax to one per cent as an interim measure to combat rising inflation and support households.Tokyo sends police officer to Bangkok for global fraud crackdown
Tokyo sends police officer to Bangkok for global fraud crackdown
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
A specialist investigator from Japan will be based in Bangkok to tackle anonymous crime syndicates as global losses from phone scams soar.Cabinet approves mangrove exemption for 1.8bn baht Koh Lanta bridge project
Cabinet approves mangrove exemption for 1.8bn baht Koh Lanta bridge project
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved an exemption allowing limited use of mangrove forest land for the 1.8 billion baht Koh Lanta bridge in Krabi, aimed at improving transport, tourism and regional connectivity.Vietnam sets massive nationwide digital transformation goals to 2030
Vietnam sets massive nationwide digital transformation goals to 2030
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The comprehensive strategy approved by the government sets robust metrics for artificial intelligence deployment, business modernisation, and electronic banking.Social media overtakes news websites as AI reshapes global media
Social media overtakes news websites as AI reshapes global media
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The Digital News Report 2026 finds that social media and video platforms have overtaken news websites as the main gateway to news, while AI chatbots, creators and declining trust are reshaping the global media landscape.