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Thailand and China sign five agreements to build future industries
Thailand and China sign five agreements to build future industries
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The agreements span nuclear fusion, BeiDou applications, deep-tech talent, Chang'e-7 payloads and joint research funding.TMD puts northern Thailand on alert as monsoon brings heavy rain
TMD puts northern Thailand on alert as monsoon brings heavy rain
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms across parts of the country, with heavy rain in the North and afternoon-to-evening showers in Bangkok.Thailand on alert as US shifts trade war to Section 301 probes
Thailand on alert as US shifts trade war to Section 301 probes
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The US is moving from broad reciprocal tariffs to targeted Section 301 investigations, putting Thailand under scrutiny over forced labour controls and industrial overcapacity.Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals reach 17.36 million in 2026
Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals reach 17.36 million in 2026
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Foreign tourist spending reached THB838.73 billion, while weekly arrivals rose 4.04% and short-haul markets continued to expand.Houthi blockade threat opens new front in Iran war
Houthi blockade threat opens new front in Iran war
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
A Houthi threat to blockade Saudi shipping raises fresh risks to oil supplies as US-Iran strikes continue despite ceasefire effortsThai-Cambodian border stays shut amid political and military tensions
Thai-Cambodian border stays shut amid political and military tensions
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Political distrust and renewed military tension are dimming hopes that Thailand and Cambodia will reopen their border crossings after a yearHonda and GAC extend China joint venture contract until 2038
Honda and GAC extend China joint venture contract until 2038
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
The Japanese carmaker and its Guangzhou-based partner will continue operating GAC Honda as they seek to strengthen the business despite weak vehicle demand.Thailand studies Bangkok Port closure and entertainment complex plan
Thailand studies Bangkok Port closure and entertainment complex plan
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a study into closing Bangkok Port, transferring its operations to Laem Chabang and transforming Khlong Toei into a casino-free entertainment complex.Fatality reported following NGV station explosion in Si Racha
Fatality reported following NGV station explosion in Si Racha
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
A man was found dead after a loud explosion at an NGV filling station in Bowin, where rescue workers searched for any other injured people still trapped inside.Wildfires force evacuations in Canada and France as smoke spreads across US
Wildfires force evacuations in Canada and France as smoke spreads across US
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Canada has deployed military aircraft to evacuate a remote Ontario community as wildfire smoke triggers unhealthy air alerts across the US, while major fires near France’s Fontainebleau forest have burned more than 2,000 hectares.