Thai Light Technology is Unlocking the Over 16,000-Year-Old Malaysian Artifacts
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand cooperates with a Malaysian research team to analyse over 16,000 years of artefacts, marking a significant milestone in the use of advanced light technology for archaeological research.
Sulawesi earthquake causes strong shaking; Thailand unaffected, says TMD
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department said a shallow earthquake struck near Sulawesi, Indonesia, on June 16, with no impact on Thailand and no Cell Broadcast alert issued. International reports put the quake at magnitude 6.7, while the TMD notice listed it at magnitude 6.3.
Thailand faces prolonged El Niño risk as DCCE steps up response
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand is expected to face a high risk of El Niño conditions from June 2026 to early 2027, with lower rainfall, warmer temperatures and possible impacts on water supplies, agriculture and disaster preparedness.
Thailand welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand welcomes the 60-day agreement as a step towards global economic stability, while attention remains on Israel's refusal to withdraw from Lebanon.
Independent candidates tipped to lead Bangkok council race in Thailand
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Independent candidates are tipped to lead the Bangkok Metropolitan Council race as low turnout and strong local vote bases threaten momentum-driven parties.
The Department of Land Transport has scrapped colour-vision tests for driving licence renewals and waived brake-reaction tests for some motorists aged 55 or under.
Why Thailand's Courtroom Devil Conquered Netflix in a Single Night
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Five years of legal research, a moral universe built on shades of grey, and a public-private production pipeline that de-risks ambitious storytelling — the overnight triumph of The Evil Lawyer is no accident
Thai FDA warns over 20 illegal meatball and Vietnamese pork loaf brands
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The FDA urged consumers and sellers to check the 20 listed meatball and moo yor (Vietnamese pork loaf) products after officials seized 10,416 bags in Pathum Thani.
US-Iran ceasefire signed but key details still unclear
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
President Donald Trump says the US and Iran have signed a preliminary ceasefire agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though a permanent truce and nuclear terms remain unresolved.