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Iran urges Houthis to prepare for possible Red Sea oil route closure
Iran urges Houthis to prepare for possible Red Sea oil route closure
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
A reported Iranian request and Houthi deployments near Bab el-Mandeb could leave the Middle East’s two main oil-export corridors disrupted at the same time.Nationwide rainfall declines while upper Thailand faces heavy rain
Nationwide rainfall declines while upper Thailand faces heavy rain
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
People in upper Thailand are warned of flash floods from heavy and accumulated rain, while waves could exceed two metres during thunderstorms.Thailand faces uneven water picture as Pasak drops to 13%
Thailand faces uneven water picture as Pasak drops to 13%
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Water storage at Pasak Jolasid Dam has dropped to only 13% of capacity, highlighting sharp differences in reservoir levels across Thailand as authorities prepare for rainfall to ease over the coming daysKoh Samui named world’s best island for 2026
Koh Samui named world’s best island for 2026
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand’s Koh Samui tops Travel + Leisure’s 2026 global island ranking as the government pledges safer and more sustainable tourismUNESCO draft calls on Japan to expand Sado mine history displays
UNESCO draft calls on Japan to expand Sado mine history displays
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The committee says progress remains inadequate and wants Japan to keep consulting concerned countries over how the mine’s history across all periods is presented.Revamped Elgrand anchors Nissan drive to revive Japan sales
Revamped Elgrand anchors Nissan drive to revive Japan sales
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The luxury minivan receives its first full overhaul since 2010, bringing third-generation e-POWER, a roomier cabin and a 6,897,000 yen starting price.Japan weighs restoring naphtha reserves amid Middle East supply risks
Japan weighs restoring naphtha reserves amid Middle East supply risks
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The government is studying storage options and costs as Middle East tensions highlight Japan's heavy dependence on naphtha and crude from the region.Princess Anne honours late Thai royals at Bangkok’s Grand Palace
Princess Anne honours late Thai royals at Bangkok’s Grand Palace
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Princess Anne laid wreaths at Bangkok’s Grand Palace in tribute to the late Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and Princess Bajrakitiyabha.TrueID Announces Major Transformation, Unveils "CO CREATE THE SERIES"
TrueID Announces Major Transformation, Unveils "CO CREATE THE SERIES"
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Connecting Content • Commerce • Community to Build Thailand's Next Digital Ecosystem Hub Launches the first chapter, "CONTENT," with the debut of TATANG by TrueID, a new vertical drama mini app, in partnership with DramaBox, the world's leading vertical drama platform, bringing globally popular series with Thai subtitles and dubbing to local audiences while expanding opportunities for Thai creators through the True and CP ecosystem.Thailand eyes direct routes from China and Europe to Surat Thani
Thailand eyes direct routes from China and Europe to Surat Thani
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand is considering direct flights from China and Europe to Surat Thani Airport, alongside a seamless luggage service that would deliver bags directly to hotels on Koh Samui.