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Tokyo sends police officer to Bangkok for global fraud crackdown
Tokyo sends police officer to Bangkok for global fraud crackdown
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
A specialist investigator from Japan will be based in Bangkok to tackle anonymous crime syndicates as global losses from phone scams soar.Cabinet approves mangrove exemption for 1.8bn baht Koh Lanta bridge project
Cabinet approves mangrove exemption for 1.8bn baht Koh Lanta bridge project
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved an exemption allowing limited use of mangrove forest land for the 1.8 billion baht Koh Lanta bridge in Krabi, aimed at improving transport, tourism and regional connectivity.Vietnam sets massive nationwide digital transformation goals to 2030
Vietnam sets massive nationwide digital transformation goals to 2030
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The comprehensive strategy approved by the government sets robust metrics for artificial intelligence deployment, business modernisation, and electronic banking.Thailand faces prolonged dry spells as El Niño drives erratic weather patterns
Thailand faces prolonged dry spells as El Niño drives erratic weather patterns
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
The National Water Resources Office warns of extended dry spells in Thailand through late 2026, driven by El Niño conditions, alongside risks of drought and flash flooding.Tariff Shocks Trigger Low Action Thresholds for Asia Pacific Supply Chain Overhauls
Tariff Shocks Trigger Low Action Thresholds for Asia Pacific Supply Chain Overhauls
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Deloitte survey reveals a low tolerance for tariff volatility, forcing APAC executives to swap short-term pricing fixes for structural supply chain overhaulsThailand seek first VNL win in must-win Bulgaria clash at Huamark
Thailand seek first VNL win in must-win Bulgaria clash at Huamark
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Thailand face Bulgaria in a crucial VNL 2026 Week 2 match at Indoor Stadium Huamark tonight, with both teams under pressure in the relegation race.Vietnam tourism rise challenges Thailand and quality goals
Vietnam tourism rise challenges Thailand and quality goals
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Vietnam’s 2025 foreign arrivals topped 21 million, with Chinese visitors outnumbering Thailand’s, but growth now brings a test of quality and sustainability.Thai Cultural Heritage Becomes Independent Creators' Passport to Global Markets, Meta Reports
Thai Cultural Heritage Becomes Independent Creators' Passport to Global Markets, Meta Reports
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Boy Love series, T-Pop and Muay Thai are travelling further than ever on Reels, as Instagram tells Thai creators that cultural authenticity, not follower count, is now the surest route to a global audienceCLICX opens Thailand’s virtual bank era under strict rules and early loss pressure
CLICX opens Thailand’s virtual bank era under strict rules and early loss pressure
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Strict BOT rules may slow loan growth and customer expansion as Thailand’s new virtual banks move from licensing to real operationsThailand rises to 26th in IMD competitiveness ranking, but Vietnam closes gap
Thailand rises to 26th in IMD competitiveness ranking, but Vietnam closes gap
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Thailand climbed four places in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, but TMA warns that weak productivity, AI readiness, education and governance remain major risks as Vietnam debuts just one place behind.