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BMA blames Bangkok flooding on low-lying terrain, heavy rain and rubbish-clogged drains
BMA blames Bangkok flooding on low-lying terrain, heavy rain and rubbish-clogged drains
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Bangkok’s drainage authority says repeated flooding during heavy rain is caused by the capital’s low-lying geography, rainfall exceeding system capacity and rubbish blocking key drainage points, as officials work around the clock to keep water moving.Bangkok Pride 2026 shines as Asia joins the parade
Bangkok Pride 2026 shines as Asia joins the parade
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Bangkok Pride 2026 draws Asian travellers as marriage equality cements the city’s role as a regional Pride tourism hub for short-haul tripsDDC says Thailand’s top Covid variants show no signs of greater severity
DDC says Thailand’s top Covid variants show no signs of greater severity
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control says the country’s three most detected Covid-19 variants — NB.1.8.1, JN.1 and XEC — are being closely monitored, with current data showing no evidence of more severe illness or higher death risk.Thaksin pardon confirmed as family, Pheu Thai welcome release
Thaksin pardon confirmed as family, Pheu Thai welcome release
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Justice Minister confirms Thaksin Shinawatra is covered by a royal pardon and can have his EM bracelet removed, as his family and Pheu Thai welcome the move.Sihasak warns Hun Manet’s maritime move could shut door on wider Thai-Cambodian talks
Sihasak warns Hun Manet’s maritime move could shut door on wider Thai-Cambodian talks
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Thailand’s foreign minister says Cambodia’s move to seek UNCLOS compulsory conciliation over maritime claims could undermine efforts to restore relations and discuss border security.Thai workers to get equal rights under new Japan job deal
Thai workers to get equal rights under new Japan job deal
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation for Japan’s Employment for Skill Development (ESD), giving Thai workers equal legal protection & job-switching rights from April 2027Jangmi batters Japan, cutting power and grounding hundreds of flights
Jangmi batters Japan, cutting power and grounding hundreds of flights
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Tens of thousands lost power as officials warned of life-threatening risks, with trains delayed, flights cancelled and plants idled.Central Pattana joins Sun Group to shake up ASEAN retail with Vietnam push
Central Pattana joins Sun Group to shake up ASEAN retail with Vietnam push
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Central Pattana has signed an MoU with Vietnam’s Sun Group to explore world-class retail and mixed-use developments in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc.Thailand passes 14m foreign tourists as Malaysia arrivals surge
Thailand passes 14m foreign tourists as Malaysia arrivals surge
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
Thailand received 14.03 million foreign tourists in the first five months, as Malaysian arrivals more than doubled over the past week.90 days of US-Iran conflict shake global energy as Hormuz crisis remains unresolved
90 days of US-Iran conflict shake global energy as Hormuz crisis remains unresolved
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2026
The US-Iran conflict has disrupted global energy markets, pushed up shipping and fuel costs, and left the Strait of Hormuz crisis unresolved after more than 90 days.