Thailand’s energy consumption rises 2.1% on 2.8% GDP growth
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s primary commercial energy use rose 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher oil, natural gas and electricity demand as GDP expanded 2.8%.
Anutin orders urgent drug crackdown meeting after Australia-linked smuggling cases
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand to hold urgent talks after two Australia-linked drug cases raised concerns over Thailand’s image, aviation-hub ambitions and OECD accession target.
Thailand to revive Phasi Charoen canal boat services in Bangkok
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry plans to revive boat services on the Phasi Charoen canal, piloting School and Taxi Boat routes to ease Phet Kasem Road traffic and link with Bang Wa station.
Fury sets Pattaya warm-up bout with Polish veteran Mariusz Wach
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
British heavyweight Tyson Fury will face Polish veteran Mariusz Wach in Thailand on 24 July, a day before Anthony Joshua meets Kristian Prenga in Jeddah.
ONCB says heroin hidden in two of 12 bags in Thai airline crew case
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thai narcotics officials say initial information from Australian authorities indicates heroin was hidden inside two of 12 bags in a parcel linked to the arrest of a Thai female airline crew member, as investigators continue to hunt the real courier and the masterminds behind a suspected transnational drug network.
CWDI Report 2026 Highlights Women CEOs and Board Diversity: KBank among Recognized Companies
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
CWDI Report 2026 unveiled a list of leading global companies, highlighting organizations with female CEOs driving higher proportions of women on boards. KBank was among the ranked organizations.