Schools authorised to close immediately as Thailand steps up flood response
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
Thailand’s Education Ministry has ordered proactive flood measures for schools nationwide, allowing immediate temporary closures, real-time reporting and alternative learning formats as heavy rain warnings continue.
Thai Artisan Brand Behind Dior and Lisa’s Iconic Look
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
Traditional Northern Thai wickerwork has successfully broken free from its rural, utilitarian origins to conquer the highest echelons of international fashion. Through an artful blend of local wisdom and modern design, home-grown brand 'Vassana' has elevated humble bamboo weaving into a high-fashion medium, capturing the attention of luxury powerhouse Dior and dressing global megastar Lisa Blackpink.
Anutin heads to Vietnam to turn stronger ties into trade and investment gains
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lead a high-level government and business delegation to Hanoi for talks with Vietnamese leaders, Thai investors and the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum, aiming to turn upgraded bilateral ties into concrete economic cooperation.
Commerce Ministry to raise Malaysia shrimp ban at WTO, ASEAN as 13 relief measures rolled out
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry will escalate Malaysia’s suspension of five Thai shrimp species to WTO and ASEAN discussions while pushing 13 urgent measures to redirect exports, absorb 400 tonnes a month and protect the seafood trade.
Three factors drive Thai industrial estate land demand to five-quarter high
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
Colliers Thailand says BOI incentives, US tariff pressure and rising logistics costs pushed Thai industrial estate land take-up to a five-quarter high.