EU calls emergency meeting after Trump tariff threat over Greenland
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
The EU has convened an emergency meeting of ambassadors from its 27 member states after US President Donald Trump threatened higher tariffs on European allies to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland.
DFT clarifies farmer groups can export rice without huge stocks
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
DFT says farmer groups and co-ops may export boxed or packaged milled rice without stockpiles, as DIT revises rules while keeping 100-tonne stocks for larger exporters.
Badminton Thailand’s mixed doubles pair set for the India Open 2026 final
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
Thailand will have just one chance to lift a trophy at this Super 750 event, with the mixed doubles final set to begin at around 3pm Thailand time on Sunday(January 18).
Democrat deputy leader warns of more accidents at mega transport projects
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
Democrat deputy leader Dr Samart Ratchapolsitte warns further crane accidents could hit mega projects built over roads and rail, citing recent fatal collapses.
Thailand tightens inspections of illegal migrant workers and workplaces
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
The government warned that foreign nationals working without a permit or beyond permitted duties face fines and deportation, while employers who hire illegally face steep per-worker penalties and tougher sanctions for repeat offences.
Danes and Greenlanders protest Trump, chant ‘Make America Go Away’
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
Danes and Greenlanders rallied against Trump’s bid to take over the Arctic island, chanting “Greenland is not for sale” and wearing “Make America Go Away” caps.
42 fallen heroes honoured on Royal Thai Armed Forces Day
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
The Royal Thai Armed Forces honoured 42 troops killed in the July and December 2025 Thai–Cambodian border clashes, engraving their names at Don Mueang’s National Memorial.
TAT targets long-haul markets in 2026 to generate THB 700bn
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
The TAT aims to attract more long-haul visitors in 2026, targeting over 700 billion baht in revenue by upgrading products and experiences and improving access by attracting new airlines.