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Myanmar village blast kills dozens near China border
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
A powerful explosion in Shan State’s Namhkam township has killed dozens, damaged more than 100 homes and left many injured
More than 4 million Thai Gen Z users drawn into online gambling
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Police say more than 4 million Thai Gen Z users have entered the online gambling cycle, as hidden ads and influencer content draw in new gamblers.
Typhoon Jangmi approaches Okinawa as Japan warns of heavy rain and flight disruption
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Japan has issued warnings as Typhoon Jangmi moves towards Okinawa and the Amami Islands, bringing risks of heavy rain, strong winds, high waves and landslides, while airlines cancel more than 400 flights.
Chinese fraud suspects arrested in Pattaya raid
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Thai police arrest four Chinese nationals wanted by Wuhan authorities over an alleged document-forgery fraud worth nearly 100 million baht
Heavier rain forecast across Thailand as monsoon trough crosses country
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
TMD warns of increased rainfall across Thailand as a monsoon trough crosses the country, with heavy rain in Bangkok and rough seas in the South.
Single-owner rail plan heads to Cabinet
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to note a single ownership plan for electric rail lines to support a joint fare system
Thailand readies monthly savings bond platform
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Public Debt Management Office plans to launch monthly "Savings Plus" (Aom Plus) savings bonds via Bond Connect, starting at 1,000 baht for Thai retail investors
The Nation roundtable warns Thai education faces a point of no return
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Thailand’s education system faces mounting pressure from digital disruption, ASEAN labour competition and rising demand for international schools.
Japan and Philippines to launch surface-to-ship missile export talks
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Japan and the Philippines are set to open defence export discussions after Manila showed interest in Type-88 missiles used in Balikatan drills.
Thailand eyes wider air links, Krabi aviation hub to boost secondary-city tourism
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
The government has asked Thai Airways to consider more domestic and direct international flights as part of a plan to turn Krabi Airport into a southern aviation hub and spread tourism income to secondary cities.