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Thailand warns of heavy rain in upper Northeast and eastern provinces
Thailand warns of heavy rain in upper Northeast and eastern provinces
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of flash floods in upper Thailand and waves above two metres in thundershowers under a moderate southwest monsoon.Bangkok orders three venues to halt operations after deadly Lat Phrao pub fire
Bangkok orders three venues to halt operations after deadly Lat Phrao pub fire
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The BMA has taken action against three entertainment venues and launched safety inspections across all 50 districts following the deadly Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao fire.Thai business formations increase despite lower registered capital
Thai business formations increase despite lower registered capital
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
New business registrations reached 7,979 in June and 44,773 in the first half, while registered capital declined in both periods.Thailand weighs due-diligence law as OECD flags ESG gaps, export risks and procurement reform
Thailand weighs due-diligence law as OECD flags ESG gaps, export risks and procurement reform
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The OECD says Thailand is considering corporate due-diligence legislation as global companies struggle to turn ESG policies into measurable actionCan Thailand conclude the FTA deal with the EU soon?
Can Thailand conclude the FTA deal with the EU soon?
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand is aiming to conclude its free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union by the end of this year. But can it keep to that timeline while negotiating some of the agreement's most challenging chapters?DBD tightens nominee crackdown, orders financial-trail checks in 16 risk provinces
DBD tightens nominee crackdown, orders financial-trail checks in 16 risk provinces
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Business Development will require Thai shareholders and company directors in high-risk firms to submit bank statements from August 1, as it intensifies checks on suspected nominee structures.Thailand’s Cabinet approves visa review amid security concerns
Thailand’s Cabinet approves visa review amid security concerns
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The approved changes will replace the 60-day visa-free entitlement for 93 countries and territories with country-specific stays and stronger screening.Thai activist group seeks diplomatic protest over Prabowo’s meeting with Yingluck
Thai activist group seeks diplomatic protest over Prabowo’s meeting with Yingluck
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The NSPRT has urged Thailand’s Foreign Ministry to seek an explanation from Indonesia after President Prabowo Subianto hosted Yingluck Shinawatra in Jakarta.Anutin seeks more EU investment with infrastructure and FTA drive
Anutin seeks more EU investment with infrastructure and FTA drive
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand pitches faster infrastructure development, the Thailand–EU FTA and OECD membership to executives from more than 40 leading European companies. Ekniti Targets 30% Investment-to-GDP Ratio to Redefine Thailand’s Competitiveness
Ekniti Targets 30% Investment-to-GDP Ratio to Redefine Thailand’s Competitiveness
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas rolls out a macro strategy to drive investments to 30% of GDP and accelerate green energy transitions