Four-stage ‘Super El Niño’ timeline warns Thailand to prepare for worsening crisis
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
A marine ecology expert has outlined a four-stage Super El Niño timeline, warning Thailand to prepare for worsening drought, extreme heat and possible water shortages through mid-next year.
Heavy rain warning for 48 provinces as Bangkok braces for downpours
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in 48 provinces, including Bangkok, with risks of flash floods, forest run-off and strong waves.
Tokyo primary school blaze leaves eleven pupils and staff injured
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
An emergency call regarding smoke from a music room prompted the rescue of trapped children and staff at a Kita Ward school, with casualties remaining conscious.
Japanese Emperor visits Leiden University and the Peace Palace
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
On his Dutch state visit, Emperor Naruhito engaged with university students on Japanese art, inspected the Peace Palace, and viewed classic seventeenth-century paintings.
TMD warns of heavy rain and flash floods in East, South and Bangkok
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy downpours and potential flash floods across multiple regions, including Bangkok, throughout the week.
Thai army stresses readiness as Cambodian tanks monitored
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Second Army Area commander Lt Gen Weerayuth Raksilp says Thailand is closely monitoring Cambodian military movements along the border, while stressing troop readiness, discipline and controlled responses.
Malaysian aquaculture benefits from Thailand trade policies
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Restrictions on prawn imports and seabass exports will allow domestic farmers to strengthen the supply chain, increase production, and explore alternative markets.
Thailand examines 130-million-year-old dinosaur fossil in Sakon Nakhon
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Mineral Resources is examining a large carnivorous dinosaur fossil found in Sakon Nakhon, believed to be around 130 million years old.