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Foreign Ministry confirms 455 Thais safe after Kumamoto quake
Foreign Ministry confirms 455 Thais safe after Kumamoto quake
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry says all 455 Thai residents in Kumamoto are safe, although some face utility cuts or have moved to sheltersTransport Ministry to propose Bangkok–Phitsanulok high-speed rail
Transport Ministry to propose Bangkok–Phitsanulok high-speed rail
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
The 380-kilometre Bangkok–Phitsanulok section is being prepared for Cabinet consideration in 2027, with construction targeted to begin in January 2030.Thailand seeks 78 additional US tariff exemptions for key export goods
Thailand seeks 78 additional US tariff exemptions for key export goods
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Thailand awaits technical ART talks while seeking exemptions for 78 additional tariff lines and keeping its 12.5% rate close to those of key competitors.Japan quake kills 13 as rescuers race to find survivors, 300,000 ordered to evacuate
Japan quake kills 13 as rescuers race to find survivors, 300,000 ordered to evacuate
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Rescuers are searching a collapsed Kumamoto shopping centre as 260,000 people remain under evacuation instructions after the magnitude 7.1 quakeFamily seeks help finding Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo in Georgia
Family seeks help finding Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo in Georgia
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Hlun Solo’s family has appealed for information after losing contact with the travel YouTuber during his solo trip to Georgia on July 13Oman proposes voluntary Hormuz fees in Gulf-backed plan
Oman proposes voluntary Hormuz fees in Gulf-backed plan
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
The proposal would allow Iran to receive voluntary payments from ships while preventing Tehran from exercising sole control over the waterwayTheir Majesties attend King’s birthday rites at Grand Palace
Their Majesties attend King’s birthday rites at Grand Palace
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
Their Majesties attended Buddhist rites at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall on July 28.Japan government officially certifies food banks for 1st time
Japan government officially certifies food banks for 1st time
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
Japan certified four food banks on Tuesday (July 28) to help organisations support people in need with surplus food collected from companies and others.Japan to broaden reduced-hours work program for govt workers
Japan to broaden reduced-hours work program for govt workers
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
The Japanese government released human resources reform plans Tuesday (July 28), including expansion of the reduced working hours program for national public servants.Bank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
Bank of Japan needs to raise policy rate to 1.5%: Renowned economist
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
BOJ needs to raise its policy interest rate to 1.5% to fight inflation, reflecting higher import prices amid the yen's weakness, economist Paul Sheard has said.
