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Thai-Cambodian border stays shut amid political and military tensions
Thai-Cambodian border stays shut amid political and military tensions
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Political distrust and renewed military tension are dimming hopes that Thailand and Cambodia will reopen their border crossings after a yearHonda and GAC extend China joint venture contract until 2038
Honda and GAC extend China joint venture contract until 2038
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
The Japanese carmaker and its Guangzhou-based partner will continue operating GAC Honda as they seek to strengthen the business despite weak vehicle demand.Thailand studies Bangkok Port closure and entertainment complex plan
Thailand studies Bangkok Port closure and entertainment complex plan
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a study into closing Bangkok Port, transferring its operations to Laem Chabang and transforming Khlong Toei into a casino-free entertainment complex.Wildfires force evacuations in Canada and France as smoke spreads across US
Wildfires force evacuations in Canada and France as smoke spreads across US
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Canada has deployed military aircraft to evacuate a remote Ontario community as wildfire smoke triggers unhealthy air alerts across the US, while major fires near France’s Fontainebleau forest have burned more than 2,000 hectares.WHAUP Urges Bangkok to Fast-Track Direct PPA Rules as Data-Centre Demand Surges
WHAUP Urges Bangkok to Fast-Track Direct PPA Rules as Data-Centre Demand Surges
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
CEO Akarin says regulatory delay on direct clean-power deals risks Thailand's data-centre pipeline, as utility posts 35% Q1 profit growthRoyal Irrigation Department backs Thailand-China water cooperation
Royal Irrigation Department backs Thailand-China water cooperation
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department will help implement a new water cooperation pact with China covering irrigation, hydropower and climate resilience. Thailand pushes integrated ticketing across urban rail network
Thailand pushes integrated ticketing across urban rail network
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
The study proposes removing duplicate entry charges while using subsidies and EMV cards to connect every electric train line by 2027.Phuket launches operation to reclaim Nui Beach forest
Phuket launches operation to reclaim Nui Beach forest
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Officials began removing 50 structures at Nui Beach in Phuket, citing encroachment on national forest land valued at nearly 2 billion bahtThai Air Force to seek funding for eight more Gripen E/F jets
Thai Air Force to seek funding for eight more Gripen E/F jets
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
The Royal Thai Air Force plans to seek funding for eight additional Gripen E/F fighters to complete a 12-aircraft squadron replacing ageing F-16s.Thai military says it is ready across land, sea and air as JIC rejects Cambodian claims
Thai military says it is ready across land, sea and air as JIC rejects Cambodian claims
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Thailand’s Joint Information Centre on the Thai-Cambodian situation has reaffirmed the armed forces’ readiness across all domains, while urging the public to rely on official information amid rising border tensions.