Japanese government starts debates on FY 2026 minimum wages
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
A Japanese government council began discussions at a meeting on Friday (June 26) to compile its proposal on the size of the minimum wage hike for fiscal 2026.
The New Rules of Wealth: What Thailand's Top Investors Learned on Investment Forum 2026
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
From AI infrastructure to gold and REITs, the forum delivered a clear survival manual for investors navigating the most volatile global economy in half a century
IMF economist warns global economy has fewer buffers against next shock
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Outgoing IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas has warned that depleted oil reserves, fragile geopolitical conditions and shifting trade ties are leaving the global economy with less room to absorb future shocks.
Customs arrest Turkish passenger over 12kg cocaine haul at Suvarnabhumi
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thai customs officials arrested a Turkish passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport after allegedly finding more than 12 kilogrammes of cocaine worth about 36 million baht concealed in coffee and chocolate packaging.
Foreign travellers drive 96.6% of Thailand’s mid-year hotel bookings
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
International travellers now account for 96.6% of Thailand’s forward hotel bookings for June-September, as earlier reservations, rising room rates and stronger September demand point to resilient mid-year tourism momentum.