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Sumatra wildfire smoke blankets Hat Yai in southern Thailand
Sumatra wildfire smoke blankets Hat Yai in southern Thailand
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Wildfire smoke from Sumatra blankets Hat Yai, pushing PM2.5 to unhealthy levels and prompting warnings across eight southern Thai provinces.Thailand pushes US trade deal amid 12.5% tariff before proposed Sept 17 or 18 call
Thailand pushes US trade deal amid 12.5% tariff before proposed Sept 17 or 18 call
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Thai negotiators cannot set a timetable for a US trade agreement, while a separate excess-capacity inquiry could bring higher tariffs.Korn accuses Thai regulators of inaction over scam networks
Korn accuses Thai regulators of inaction over scam networks
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Korn Chatikavanij claims a former Thai minister is named in a US Magnitsky sanctions request targeting transnational scam networks.Gastech panel maps gas infrastructure path to energy security
Gastech panel maps gas infrastructure path to energy security
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Energy leaders at Gastech 2026 call for predictable investment, flexible LNG infrastructure, stronger domestic gas supply and wider use of AI.Thailand Privilege Card strengthens checks against foreign scammers
Thailand Privilege Card strengthens checks against foreign scammers
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Thailand Privilege Card has expanded member screening to five agencies, with checks every 90 days and immediate suspension when irregularities are found.Thailand may delay 4bn-baht travel scheme to April 2027
Thailand may delay 4bn-baht travel scheme to April 2027
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Thailand’s tourism minister says funding for one million travel entitlements is reserved, but revised dates still need consultation and Cabinet approval.Heavy rain puts all Thai provinces on five-day flood alert
Heavy rain puts all Thai provinces on five-day flood alert
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Thailand warns of flash floods and landslides on September 16-20, with Bangkok drainage risks and rough seas off six southern provinces.Thailand proposes 8.8GW data-centre demand figure on Sept 16
Thailand proposes 8.8GW data-centre demand figure on Sept 16
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Thailand’s Energy Ministry warns inflated data-centre power requests risk overinvestment, while grid upgrades could require US$1 billion.Thailand’s Lom Sak raises flood alert on Sept 16 after river hits 8.12m
Thailand’s Lom Sak raises flood alert on Sept 16 after river hits 8.12m
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Lom Sak in Thailand urges at-risk residents to move valuables to safety on September 16, with blocked drainage equipment restored.Princess Sirivannavari to preside over Thai dress show in Tokyo
Princess Sirivannavari to preside over Thai dress show in Tokyo
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Tokyo’s Thai costume showcase features eight women’s styles, three men’s styles and traditional crafts, with Princess Sirivannavari presiding on September 18.