TMD says Storm Mekkhala no threat to Thailand, urges public not to panic
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department says Tropical Storm Mekkhala is moving towards Taiwan and will not affect Thailand, where current weather conditions are being driven mainly by the southwest monsoon.
BDMS unveils THB29bn WellEra wellness landmark in central Bangkok
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
BDMS is investing more than THB29 billion in WellEra, a wellness-integrated ecosystem in Bangkok’s Lumphini area, as Thailand positions itself as a global medical and wellness hub.
MRTA revises Purple Line fares and expands passenger concessions
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
New rules taking effect on July 3, 2026, allow lower transfer charges, half-price travel for Thai seniors and free journeys for children and disabled passengers.
Phi Ta Khon turns Loei’s ghost-mask tradition into Bt188m tourism boost
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Thailand is using Loei’s Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival to drive cultural tourism and grassroots income, with the three-day event expected to attract at least 100,000 visitors and generate more than 188 million baht for local communities.
Thailand has denied Cambodia’s latest accusations of sovereignty violations along the border, saying Thai officials acted within areas under Thai operational responsibility and urging joint fact-finding through agreed bilateral mechanisms.
Thailand targets Bt1bn suspected foreign nominee land network in Andaman provinces
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Thailand has intensified its crackdown on suspected foreign nominee networks in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, with authorities inspecting 89 land plots worth more than Bt1 billion as part of efforts to curb illegal foreign control of land and businesses in major tourism provinces.
US keeps Iran World Cup travel curbs under review amid planned FIFA complaint
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
The US is keeping Iran’s World Cup travel arrangements under review while defending restrictions that require the squad to return to its Tijuana base after matches.