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Thailand eyes foreign-backed oil reserves and data centre power rules
Thailand eyes foreign-backed oil reserves and data centre power rules
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan is seeking to draw Middle Eastern oil producers into Thailand’s reserve system while setting new conditions for data centres to help ease power bills.Sirivannavari Makes Historic Debut at Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Sirivannavari Makes Historic Debut at Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
The Thai fashion house unveils contemporary haute couture pieces in a landmark exhibition celebrating 170 years of Franco–Thai diplomatic tiesSix major Thai dams declared safe after Myanmar tremors
Six major Thai dams declared safe after Myanmar tremors
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
EGAT says six major Thai dams remain safe after three Myanmar tremors, with no abnormalities detected after inspectionsUNESCO, Thai EEF sign new regional MoU on equitable education
UNESCO, Thai EEF sign new regional MoU on equitable education
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
The new Bangkok memorandum aims to strengthen equitable education cooperation across ASEAN and partner countries under a two-year framework.Court accepts challenge to 400-billion-baht energy loan decree, orders Cabinet to explain
Court accepts challenge to 400-billion-baht energy loan decree, orders Cabinet to explain
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has accepted a petition questioning whether the government’s 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree complies with Section 172 of the Constitution, giving the Cabinet seven days to submit its defence.Thailand hits back at US trade allegations over forced labour and excess capacity
Thailand hits back at US trade allegations over forced labour and excess capacity
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Bangkok tells USTR that Thai supply chains are entirely clean and refutes Washington’s claims that industrial overproduction is skewing bilateral tradeGold imports push Thailand into Q1 trade deficit as Goldman sees stronger global demand
Gold imports push Thailand into Q1 trade deficit as Goldman sees stronger global demand
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Thailand’s 300-billion-baht gold imports helped push the country into a first-quarter trade deficit, while Goldman Sachs expects central-bank gold buying to rise to 60 tonnes per month in 2026.India uses AI cameras to catch traffic offenders, issuing over 2m tickets
India uses AI cameras to catch traffic offenders, issuing over 2m tickets
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
India is using AI traffic cameras to detect violations, issue digital tickets and reduce accidents on some of the world’s most chaotic roads.TOA posts Q1 revenue of 5.68bn baht as profit rises 30%
TOA posts Q1 revenue of 5.68bn baht as profit rises 30%
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
TOA reports 5.68bn baht in first-quarter revenue and 953mn baht in net profit, driven by core products and overseas growth.Thai DDPM clarifies Cell Broadcast alert criteria after Myanmar quake
Thai DDPM clarifies Cell Broadcast alert criteria after Myanmar quake
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
The DDPM said a 5.3 offshore quake near Myanmar's southern coast was felt in Chiang Mai, Lampang, Bangkok and Nonthaburi, with no damage reported.