5,814 local-government appointments face revocation over exam score anomalies
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
Thailand’s examination committee has referred 5,814 local-government appointees for possible revocation after raw scores were found to differ from the published results.
Historic electricity tariff reform sets household rate at 3 baht per unit, data centres to pay more
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
The National Energy Policy Council has approved seven electricity reform measures, including removing public lighting costs from household bills and cutting the first 200 units of residential electricity to 3 baht per unit.
Death toll from Lat Phrao restaurant and pub fire rises to 32
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
The death toll from the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao fire has risen to 32, while Chatuchak District Office has moved an assistance centre for victims and their families to its second floor.
Trump orders Hormuz blockade, drops 20% fee plan for Gulf investment deals
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
US President Donald Trump has escalated military pressure on Iran by ordering a full blockade of Iranian ports, while abruptly dropping a proposed 20% security fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in favour of major trade and investment deals with Arab states.