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France imposes partial curfews in cities on Monday
France imposes partial curfews in cities on Monday
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
France enacted localized curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after violent weekend riots led to 2,400 arrests and extensive property damage.Thailand's reservoirs 82% full before heavy rain on October 21–24
Thailand's reservoirs 82% full before heavy rain on October 21–24
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Thailand’s water agency calls for careful reservoir releases as Nong Pla Lai stands at 113% of capacity and more heavy rain threatens vulnerable areas.BMTA diverts 8 Bangkok bus routes for Navaratri on October 20
BMTA diverts 8 Bangkok bus routes for Navaratri on October 20
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Road closures for Bangkok’s Navaratri procession begin at 4pm on October 20 and continue into the next morning, affecting eight bus routesThailand faces heavy rain and flood risks until October 25
Thailand faces heavy rain and flood risks until October 25
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
Bangkok and several Thai regions face heavier rain on October 21–25, with flash floods and landslides possible near waterways and in low-lying areas.Japan awaits return of islands 70 years after pact with the Soviet Union
Japan awaits return of islands 70 years after pact with the Soviet Union
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
Japan pledges continued contact with Moscow despite suspended peace treaty talks and a Russian decision to end visa-free exchanges involving disputed islands.Japan may use government bonds to fund two-year food tax cut to 1%
Japan may use government bonds to fund two-year food tax cut to 1%
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
A food tax reduction and income-linked benefits in Japan are expected to require about 10 trillion yen over two years, with funding still unresolved.Japan's 2025 Osaka Expo technologies enter medical and commercial use
Japan's 2025 Osaka Expo technologies enter medical and commercial use
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
Science Co.'s bathing capsule is installed at six sites, with five units due for a retreat in the United States and a household model under development.Australian investors eye on renewable energy in Thailand with Hiran Wanigasekera
Australian investors eye on renewable energy in Thailand with Hiran Wanigasekera
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
IFM Investors’ Executive Director and Co-Head of APAC Diversified Credit, Hiran Wanigasekera, said Thailand’s renewable energy sector and financial services industry are key areas of interest for Australian investors.Bangkok extends flood relief deadline as five districts add services
Bangkok extends flood relief deadline as five districts add services
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
Bangkok residents affected by flooding have until November 30, 2026, to apply for relief, with extra service points in five districts and several online options.MRTA’s 175-billion-baht rail plan targets two Cabinet submissions in 2028
MRTA’s 175-billion-baht rail plan targets two Cabinet submissions in 2028
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
Four proposed rail lines would add 64.8 kilometres to Greater Bangkok’s network, as the Brown and Silver lines target Cabinet submission in 2028.