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ASEAN-South Korea FTA upgrade talks target 2027 conclusion
ASEAN-South Korea FTA upgrade talks target 2027 conclusion
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Thailand has joined negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, with the aim of modernising a pact that has been in force for more than 17 years.Mahidol, Chula and Chiang Mai open GenEd courses across campuses for first time
Mahidol, Chula and Chiang Mai open GenEd courses across campuses for first time
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Mahidol, Chulalongkorn and Chiang Mai universities launch MC² GenEd, allowing undergraduates to take general education courses across the three institutions from the 2026 academic year.TH-AI Passport shifts to pay-per-use model to ease budget concerns
TH-AI Passport shifts to pay-per-use model to ease budget concerns
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
The TH-AI Passport project will adopt a pay-per-use model for Pro and Premium AI services, addressing concerns that the state could carry the full Bt1.62bn budget burden.ChatGPT market share falls below 50% for first time
ChatGPT market share falls below 50% for first time
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
ChatGPT remains the market leader in artificial intelligence assistants, but its share has fallen below 50% for the first time as rivals including Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude gain momentum.Phiphat says he was not informed before losing EEC oversight
Phiphat says he was not informed before losing EEC oversight
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says he was not told in advance that his EEC oversight would be revoked, denying a reduced role or Bhumjaithai rift.Thailand’s MNRE ready to support Death Railway World Heritage bid
Thailand’s MNRE ready to support Death Railway World Heritage bid
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Athapol says any proposal to seek World Heritage status for the Death Railway in Kanchanaburi would require joint consideration and surveys.Bangkok’s Premium Co-Working Space, “The Great Room” Becomes Industrious
Bangkok’s Premium Co-Working Space, “The Great Room” Becomes Industrious
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
The move brings the company's Bangkok locations, previously operating as The Great Room, into the Industrious global network, as the company continues to grow its presence across Thailand and the wider region.Another leaked US-Iran draft reveals 12-point framework
Another leaked US-Iran draft reveals 12-point framework
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
A newly leaked 12-point draft agreement between the United States and Iran, reported by the New York Post and Israel’s Channel 12, could mark a major turning point in the Middle East, with the text reportedly opening the way for Iran and Gulf Arab states to play a role in managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Officer held after fatal shooting at Kalasin provincial hall
Officer held after fatal shooting at Kalasin provincial hall
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Police are investigating after a district military recruitment officer allegedly shot his superior at Kalasin Provincial HallThailand names UNCLOS team for Cambodia maritime boundary talks
Thailand names UNCLOS team for Cambodia maritime boundary talks
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has appointed Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Songchai Chaipatiyut to lead the country’s UNCLOS conciliation team on the Thailand-Cambodia maritime overlap, with two former ITLOS presidents named as Thailand’s conciliators.