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ASEAN and Canada complete 19 FTA chapters as talks near final stage
ASEAN and Canada complete 19 FTA chapters as talks near final stage
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
ASEAN and Canada have concluded 19 of 26 FTA chapters, with negotiations more than 80% complete and a deal targeted by November 2026AWC secures 40.5bn-baht green push, led by 10.5bn Yaowaraj revival
AWC secures 40.5bn-baht green push, led by 10.5bn Yaowaraj revival
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
AWC and SCB have agreed 40.5 billion baht in sustainable financing, including a 10.5-billion-baht green loan for a major Yaowaraj mixed-use landmark. Royal Orchid Sheraton buyback failure tests investor safeguards after ROH misses Bt4.87bn deadline
Royal Orchid Sheraton buyback failure tests investor safeguards after ROH misses Bt4.87bn deadline
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
ROH’s failure to complete a Bt4.87-billion Royal Orchid Sheraton buyback has hit GROREIT units, disrupted debt repayments and tested safeguards for Thai REIT investors.Tests confirm liver fluke infection in four Maha Sarakham students
Tests confirm liver fluke infection in four Maha Sarakham students
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Laboratory testing has confirmed liver fluke infections in four students at Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, despite preliminary urine screening producing 451 positive resultsMessi’s late double assist fires Argentina past England and into World Cup final
Messi’s late double assist fires Argentina past England and into World Cup final
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Lionel Messi created two late goals as Argentina beat England 2-1 in Atlanta to reach the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.Kamphaeng Phet advances two weirs to strengthen water security
Kamphaeng Phet advances two weirs to strengthen water security
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department is accelerating work on two weir projects in Kamphaeng Phet to improve water storage, distribution and water security for farmers.Phuket begins jet ski crackdown, 23 offenders fined on first day
Phuket begins jet ski crackdown, 23 offenders fined on first day
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Phuket marine authorities have begun a crackdown on illegal jet ski operations, fining 23 offenders on the first day as part of efforts to improve tourist safety and confidence.World Bank approves US$200m for Thailand solar, efficiency and carbon markets
World Bank approves US$200m for Thailand solar, efficiency and carbon markets
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The World Bank Group has approved US$200 million for solar power, energy efficiency and carbon-market development across ThailandUS and Iran trade strikes as Hormuz tensions threaten wider war
US and Iran trade strikes as Hormuz tensions threaten wider war
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Washington hit coastal defences and missile sites as Tehran attacked regional US bases, while allowing an American to leave in a rare diplomatic gesture.