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Water Office monitors 3 eastern dams ahead of October 15–16 rain
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Thailand’s October 14 water report puts Nong Pla Lai at 106% of storage capacity, with heavy rain forecast for October 15–16.
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Bangkok boosts security on 21 routes for October IMF–World Bank meetings
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Bangkok is monitoring flood risks in Lat Krabang and Nong Chok while speeding up relief payments approved for more than 200,000 people.
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Brent rises 0.35% on October 14 after Saudi Aramco attack
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
US crude reaches a three-week high as attacks in Saudi Arabia and Iran’s shipping strategy heighten concerns over Middle East supplies.
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Japan’s Disney Imagination cruise ship targets family entertainment
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Oriental Land plans to invest about 330 billion yen in construction and related costs, with two- to four-night Tokyo voyages aimed at family entertainment.
Jiji Press
Japan plans manga and anime push to strengthen soft power diplomacy
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Japan’s Foreign Ministry has requested 1.83 billion yen for fiscal 2027 to promote cultural content and develop Japanese-language professionals abroad.
Jiji Press
Hyundai plans US$15.5bn investment to expand business in India
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Hyundai plans more research and mobility services in India, alongside a joint electric three-wheeler project with TVS Motor Company.
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Heavy rain forecast for Bangkok and central Thailand according to TMD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Thundershowers are forecast over 70% of central Thailand and 60% of Bangkok and nearby areas, with farmers urged to check drainage and guard against disease.
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Thailand audit office plans civil action to recover collapse losses
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
The State Audit Office estimates contractual losses at over THB500 million, with complaints against 70 officials referred for an anti-corruption inquiry.
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Malaysia court rejects Najib’s bid to suspend 15-year term on October 14
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Najib Razak’s 15-year term is due to begin in August 2028, while house arrest in a separate case depends on payment of a 50 million ringgit fine.
Thai PBS disputes 85m-baht repayment finding on October 14
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Thai PBS denies corruption in guest payments and outlines management reforms after challenging the release of state audit findings.
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