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Bangkok seals off century-old shophouses after fatal canopy collapse
Bangkok seals off century-old shophouses after fatal canopy collapse
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Bangkok officials have sealed off a row of century-old shophouses near Wat Traimit after a concrete canopy collapsed on Rama IV Road, killing a 67-year-old man and damaging several vehicles.SRT offers condolences, halts Chiang Rai rail tunnel work after collapse kills two workers
SRT offers condolences, halts Chiang Rai rail tunnel work after collapse kills two workers
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
The State Railway of Thailand has expressed its deepest condolences to the families of two workers killed in the Doi Luang railway tunnel collapse in Chiang Rai and ordered a temporary work suspension for safety inspections.Fatal Bangkok balcony collapse highlights old-building risks
Fatal Bangkok balcony collapse highlights old-building risks
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
A structural engineer says ageing materials, corrosion and weak anchor points may have contributed to the fatal collapse on Rama IV Road.Thailand marks year’s longest day as June solstice brings nearly 13 hours of daylight
Thailand marks year’s longest day as June solstice brings nearly 13 hours of daylight
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Thailand experiences its longest day of the year on June 21 as the summer solstice occurs, with Bangkok seeing about 12 hours and 56 minutes of daylight. The event is caused by Earth’s axial tilt, not its distance from the sun, and coincides with monsoon conditions across the country.H5N1 bird flu found on mainland Australia for the first time
H5N1 bird flu found on mainland Australia for the first time
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu after a brown skua found dead in southern Western Australia tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.Transport Ministry speeds Pay to Fly fix for fair Thai aviation hiring
Transport Ministry speeds Pay to Fly fix for fair Thai aviation hiring
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has set up a committee to study concerns over charges linked to flying job opportunities.Sabeeda: Cambodia UNESCO seat will not affect Thai heritage bids
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.Fatal scaffolding collapse hits Chiang Rai rail tunnel project
Fatal scaffolding collapse hits Chiang Rai rail tunnel project
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
The Doi Luang tunnel site has been secured after the fatal collapse, with officials investigating work linked to waterproofing and shotcrete.