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Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri fills streets with ornate yamahoko floats
Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri fills streets with ornate yamahoko floats
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Twenty-three elaborately decorated floats rolled through central Kyoto as spectators applauded sacred rites, traditional music and dramatic turns.TrueMoney's Tap-to-Pay Push Targets Thailand's Card-less Majority
TrueMoney's Tap-to-Pay Push Targets Thailand's Card-less Majority
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
TrueMoney's new tap-to-pay strategy, and the virtual bank behind it, take aim at the millions of Thais that near-universal digital payments have still left without a credit cardChina addresses Thai concerns over tank deliveries to Cambodia
China addresses Thai concerns over tank deliveries to Cambodia
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
China says it will continue supporting Thailand in security, the economy and technology transfer, while addressing Thai concerns over tanks sent to Cambodia.Private rice stocks put Japan’s 2026 crop prices under pressure
Private rice stocks put Japan’s 2026 crop prices under pressure
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Farmers in Kagoshima and Miyazaki face sharply lower advance payments as abundant private inventories and weakening supermarket prices reshape the 2026 crop market.Privy councillor tracks progress on Sa Kaeo royal water schemes
Privy councillor tracks progress on Sa Kaeo royal water schemes
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand’s Privy Councillor Chalit Pukbhasuk inspected three weir projects in Sa Kaeo, now 75% complete, which will store 1.397 million cubic metres of water and benefit 200 households.China–ASEAN trade surges as regional supply networks deepen
China–ASEAN trade surges as regional supply networks deepen
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Trade reached 4.34 trillion yuan in the first six months of 2026, with Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand leading ASEAN’s growth.New Aom Plus bonds offer low entry and yields up to 2.8%
New Aom Plus bonds offer low entry and yields up to 2.8%
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand will launch Aom Plus government bonds on July 31, offering three- and 10-year terms, monthly sales and minimum investments from 100 bahtEXAT to sue repeat toll dodgers, warns of fines up to 10 times unpaid tolls
EXAT to sue repeat toll dodgers, warns of fines up to 10 times unpaid tolls
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
The Expressway Authority of Thailand is taking legal action against motorists who repeatedly evade toll payments, warning them to settle outstanding fees before facing fines of up to 10 times the toll.Police and Bangkok plan nationwide venue safety and zoning review
Police and Bangkok plan nationwide venue safety and zoning review
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Authorities are considering revised zoning and venue definitions, alongside uniform nationwide checks on fire systems, escape routes and hazardous materials.SRT launches daily Bangkok–Ayutthaya commuter trains on August 1
SRT launches daily Bangkok–Ayutthaya commuter trains on August 1
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand’s SRT will launch daily Bangkok–Ayutthaya commuter trains from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal on August 1, with promotional fares starting at 30 baht.