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World leaders convene amid conflicts and AI risks as UN faces strain
World leaders convene amid conflicts and AI risks as UN faces strain
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
Nearly 130 heads of state arrive in New York as funding pressure, a leadership transition and disputes over global security deepen uncertainty around the United Nations.Suan Dusit's September poll finds 73.55% see unequal justice in Thailand
Suan Dusit's September poll finds 73.55% see unequal justice in Thailand
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
A September survey of 1,123 people finds 66.87% cite political interference as undermining confidence in Thailand’s justice system.Magnitude-3.6 quake hits Vietnam at 10.51am on September 20
Magnitude-3.6 quake hits Vietnam at 10.51am on September 20
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
The Vietnam quake was centred 223km southeast of Khong Chiam in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani at a depth of 7km on September 20.Bangkok MRT services halted after track fire on September 20
Bangkok MRT services halted after track fire on September 20
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
BEM announced a temporary suspension of MRT services at all stations after a track fire between Tao Poon and Bang Pho, with no reopening time given.PM Anutin begins three-country mission for UNGA81 and trade promotion
PM Anutin begins three-country mission for UNGA81 and trade promotion
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
The prime minister will visit Tokyo and New York before travelling to London to advance cooperation and opportunities for Thailand in trade, investment and the digital economy.Anutin cites one extra US tariff condition ahead of UN trip
Anutin cites one extra US tariff condition ahead of UN trip
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
Anutin says no Trump meeting is scheduled in New York, while Thailand pursues lower tariffs and prepares for Cambodia issues at the UN assembly.Thailand reports 6 landslide and flood incidents on Sept 20
Thailand reports 6 landslide and flood incidents on Sept 20
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
Thailand is monitoring 31 provinces for landslides and flash floods, with 27 of them under a specific alert for September 19–21, 2026.Rama III oil pipeline damage prompts a full intelligent pigging test
Rama III oil pipeline damage prompts a full intelligent pigging test
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
Engineers will repair a 6.6-centimetre damaged area before another ultrasonic testing scan, further inspections, pressure testing and a full pipeline check.Cabinet to review Thais Help Thais Plus extension on September 22 as spending hits 161.56bn baht
Cabinet to review Thais Help Thais Plus extension on September 22 as spending hits 161.56bn baht
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
Thailand’s Thais Help Thais Plus extension still needs Cabinet approval, while current benefits expire on September 30 with no monthly carry-over.Thailand targets mid-October data centre rules with proposed 100 MW hyperscale threshold
Thailand targets mid-October data centre rules with proposed 100 MW hyperscale threshold
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
Thai data centres classed as industrial operations would have to be in designated estates, while electricity-use limits remain undecided.