IMF economist warns global economy has fewer buffers against next shock
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Outgoing IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas has warned that depleted oil reserves, fragile geopolitical conditions and shifting trade ties are leaving the global economy with less room to absorb future shocks.
Customs arrest Turkish passenger over 12kg cocaine haul at Suvarnabhumi
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thai customs officials arrested a Turkish passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport after allegedly finding more than 12 kilogrammes of cocaine worth about 36 million baht concealed in coffee and chocolate packaging.
Foreign travellers drive 96.6% of Thailand’s mid-year hotel bookings
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
International travellers now account for 96.6% of Thailand’s forward hotel bookings for June-September, as earlier reservations, rising room rates and stronger September demand point to resilient mid-year tourism momentum.
Thammasat tops world for peace and justice as Thai universities gain THE 2026 recognition
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thammasat University has been ranked No.1 globally for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, while 21 Thai universities earned places in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
Truck arson shuts Yala-Betong route as defence volunteer killed in Pattani
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Security authorities in the Deep South have urged motorists to avoid part of Highway 410 after a truck was set on fire in Yala, while a Volunteer Defence Corps member was killed in a separate incident in Pattani.