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Parliament clears five trade agreements to boost exports, investment and trade competitiveness
Parliament clears five trade agreements to boost exports, investment and trade competitiveness
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Thailand’s Parliament has approved five trade agreements, including FTAs with EFTA and Bhutan, upgrades to ASEAN trade pacts and the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement.New skill-standard wages announced, highest rate Bt650 a day
New skill-standard wages announced, highest rate Bt650 a day
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The Royal Gazette website on Tuesday published the Wage Committee’s announcement on skill-standard wage rates, No 15, setting new daily wage rates of up to 650 baht for workers who have passed national skill-standard tests.Global climate indicators show faster human-driven warming
Global climate indicators show faster human-driven warming
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The 2025 IGCC update says human-driven warming, emissions, sea levels and marine heatwaves are rising as the world nears the 1.5°C threshold.Phu Thap Boek Cabbage farmers sue influencer after pesticide tests clear crops
Phu Thap Boek Cabbage farmers sue influencer after pesticide tests clear crops
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Farmers in Phetchabun seek legal action after official checks found no excessive pesticide residue in Phu Thap Boek cabbageJapan and Thailand Join Forces to Unlock RCEP's Trade Potential
Japan and Thailand Join Forces to Unlock RCEP's Trade Potential
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Japanese and Thai officials deliver step-by-step guidance on how businesses can slash export costs and boost profit margins through RCEP’s powerful trade toolsThailand keeps higher-use household power rates steady amid review
Thailand keeps higher-use household power rates steady amid review
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The Energy Ministry says users above 400 units will remain on existing rates as the ERC forwards consultation results to policymakers.Messi marks 20 years at World Cup by matching Klose’s scoring record
Messi marks 20 years at World Cup by matching Klose’s scoring record
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina, has written another chapter in World Cup history after scoring a hat-trick to lead the Albiceleste to a 3-0 win over Algeria in their opening Group J match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.ONWR monitors five Thai reservoirs above maximum storage levels
ONWR monitors five Thai reservoirs above maximum storage levels
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Rain was reported in every region on Wednesday (June 17, 2026), with Buri Ram recording the country’s highest rainfall at 74 millimetres.Thailand to showcase energy liberalisation and Andaman petroleum bids at Gastech 2026
Thailand to showcase energy liberalisation and Andaman petroleum bids at Gastech 2026
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Thailand will host Gastech 2026, a major global energy event, marking the country’s return as host after 18 years.Phuket property boom pushes Bang Tao and Layan prices to Bangkok levels
Phuket property boom pushes Bang Tao and Layan prices to Bangkok levels
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Phuket’s housing market is becoming increasingly competitive as major developers shift from Bangkok, with supply rising faster than demand and prices in Bang Tao and Layan reaching Bangkok prime-area levels.