Sabeeda: Cambodia UNESCO seat will not affect Thai heritage bids
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised says Cambodia’s UNESCO committee seat will not affect Thailand’s bids to inscribe Chud Thai and Muay Thai as intangible cultural heritage.
Japan seeks global alliance with developers to curb AI risks
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
The Japanese government unveiled a draft AI Basic Plan focusing on boosting global ties with foreign agencies and tech developers to tackle potential risks and AI misuse.
Monsoon hits Bangkok as 70% rain forecast; TMD warns of heavy rain and floods
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in Bangkok, the Central region, the East and the South, with risks of flash floods, forest run-off and strong waves.
Foreign investment in Thailand tops 154bn baht in first five months, up 73%
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Foreign investment in Thailand rose sharply in the first five months of 2026, with 528 approved investors and total investment value reaching 153.56 billion baht.