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Japan to provide financial support for New York semiconductor plant
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Japan’s industry minister highlights gains for AI competitiveness and economic security, with smaller supply chain businesses also expected to benefit.
Queen Sirikit MRT station to close for 7 hours on October 16
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Bangkok faces road closures on Ratchadaphisek and outbound Ploen Chit on October 16 for the IMF–World Bank meetings, with possible bus diversions.
Safe, Sustainable, Extraordinary: Thailand's New Tourism Promise
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool says safety, sustainability and Thai-ness will shape a quality-first strategy for travellers, investors and students
Bangkok to close outbound lanes from Phloen Chit to Nana on October 16
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
All vehicles are barred from the affected section from 8am to 1pm on Friday, with bus routes 2, 40, 48, 501, 508 and 511 among those diverted.
DDPM warns 2 Thai provinces of flash floods on October 15
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Phitsanulok and Nakhon Sawan face rising waterways, while landslide alerts cover five provinces and Chao Phraya lowlands remain at risk.
Thai army disputes Cambodia’s displacement claims at UN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Thai army rejects Cambodia’s portrayal of 650,000 displaced people and disputes claims over border areas and civilian returns.
Kanchanaburi districts on alert as Lam Taphoen Reservoir overflows
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Residents in Nong Prue and Bo Phloi are urged to move belongings to safety as authorities mobilise relief teams and assess damage in three key areas.
Thailand faces warmer, shorter winter as Bangkok lows hit 19°C
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Thailand’s winter is forecast to start a week late and be warmer than last year, with Bangkok lows of 19–21°C and heavy rain continuing in the South.
Anti-IMF protesters plan two-day Bangkok sit-in for policy transparency on October 15–16
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Protesters on Bangkok’s Ratchadapisek Road demand transparent policies and a public say in development decisions involving the World Bank and IMF.
Two cargo ships sink near Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
All 21 GFS Pride crew were evacuated safely, while Cape Dao sank near Hormuz weeks after a September 23 attack killed one crew member