Laem Chabang upgrade aims to capture global supply-chain shift
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Thailand is accelerating Laem Chabang Port’s modernisation, regulatory reforms and congestion management as global firms diversify supply chains and seek more resilient trade routes.
Thai Cabinet notes neutral ENSO before El Niño, sets 9 water measures
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
EEC reservoir levels were reported at 39-52%, as the Cabinet acknowledged nine measures to prepare for heavy rain, floods, runoff, landslides and dry spells in 2026.
Iran has set July 4–9 funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beginning on US Independence Day and ending with burial in Mashhad.
DOPA denies nationality law changes would open politics to foreign nationals
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration says proposed amendments to the Nationality Act remain at an early public consultation stage and are not intended to allow foreign nationals to enter politics.
Police probe Koh Samui crash that killed Australian sprinter
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Surat Thani police are investigating the Koh Samui motorcycle crash that killed Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton during a family holiday, with wet road conditions and CCTV evidence under review.
Thailand finds no Ebola cases after 21-day traveller checks
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Health officials say 16 travellers have entered Thailand’s quarantine monitoring system, with 13 still under follow-up and no suspected or confirmed Ebola cases found.