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Chao Phraya Dam raises discharge as Thailand boosts drainage efforts
Chao Phraya Dam raises discharge as Thailand boosts drainage efforts
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
Chao Phraya Dam has increased releases to 2,500 cubic metres per second as authorities accelerate flood drainage and prepare for more rain.Thailand’s flood defence plans face delays as major projects await construction
Thailand’s flood defence plans face delays as major projects await construction
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
Major Chao Phraya flood-control projects worth hundreds of billions of baht remain pending, despite plans developed after the 2011 floods.Thailand broadens solar scheme with THB75bn funding plan
Thailand broadens solar scheme with THB75bn funding plan
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
Thailand’s government seeks THB75 billion in loans to expand its public solar scheme, offering THB50,000 subsidies and wider installation options.Thai Airways board meets over service crisis as CEO Chai Eamsiri faces scrutiny
Thai Airways board meets over service crisis as CEO Chai Eamsiri faces scrutiny
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
Thai Airways’ board will review the Suvarnabhumi service crisis as chairman Lavaron Sangsnit denies reports that CEO Chai Eamsiri’s dismissal is on the agenda.OR, Bangchak raise fuel prices by 0.75 baht on October 2
OR, Bangchak raise fuel prices by 0.75 baht on October 2
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
OR and Bangchak raise petrol, gasohol and diesel prices by 0.75 baht per litre, with Gasohol 95 at 40.69 baht and diesel at 42.19 bahtOil jumps over $4 as China halts fuel exports, US troops head to Middle East
Oil jumps over $4 as China halts fuel exports, US troops head to Middle East
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
Brent settles above $102 as China's fuel export suspension and reports of a larger US military presence in the Middle East fuel supply concernsUpper Thailand faces very heavy rain and floods on October 4–7
Upper Thailand faces very heavy rain and floods on October 4–7
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
Thailand faces thunderstorms, strong gusts and flood risks from October 4–7, with Bangkok among areas affected during the wet spellKyoto plans different castle fees and bus fares for locals and visitors
Kyoto plans different castle fees and bus fares for locals and visitors
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2026
Kyoto’s bus plan would cut fares for residents and offer discounts to frequent users travelling from other areas to commute or visit medical facilities.Japan to prepare AI action plan by year-end for economic growth
Japan to prepare AI action plan by year-end for economic growth
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2026
Japan’s ministers must set out a vision for AI use and regulatory and institutional reforms, with a policy package ordered to address construction labour shortages.