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Strong VAT revenue helps keep Thailand’s FY2026 deficit below forecast at 3.4% of GDP
Strong VAT revenue helps keep Thailand’s FY2026 deficit below forecast at 3.4% of GDP
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thailand could reach its deficit target of 3% of GDP before 2029, Finance Minister Ekniti says, with a fiscal plan review due in November.Vijit Chao Phraya returns with 31 nights of lights, drones and fireworks
Vijit Chao Phraya returns with 31 nights of lights, drones and fireworks
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
TAT will stage Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 from November 13 to December 13, bringing light shows, projection mapping, drones and fireworks to 13 riverside locations.Transport ministry plans China rail pact covering 7 areas in Q4 2026
Transport ministry plans China rail pact covering 7 areas in Q4 2026
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
The proposed three-year agreement would support Thailand–China–Laos rail links, staff training and domestic railway manufacturing and maintenance.Typhoon Champi bears down on Taiwan and Japan after October 20 Category 5 peak
Typhoon Champi bears down on Taiwan and Japan after October 20 Category 5 peak
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Champi’s forecast route takes it past eastern Taiwan towards Japan, with no direct impact on Thailand expectedBrent rises 4% on October 22 as Houthi attacks fuel supply fears
Brent rises 4% on October 22 as Houthi attacks fuel supply fears
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Saudi Aramco orders staff out of its Dhahran headquarters as Houthi attacks raise supply concerns, while a pipeline closure cuts Libyan output.Thai Airways cancels six Taiwan flights on October 23 over Typhoon Champi
Thai Airways cancels six Taiwan flights on October 23 over Typhoon Champi
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thai Airways has cancelled six Bangkok-Taiwan flights on October 23 as Typhoon Champi brings severe weather and widespread disruption to Taiwan.Thai Airways hires foreign HR firm to assess six CEO candidates
Thai Airways hires foreign HR firm to assess six CEO candidates
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Thai Airways has brought in an overseas HR consultancy to assess six CEO candidates after interviews, with the board expected to select a new chief by December.Taiwan cancels over 600 flights as Typhoon Champi nears on October 23
Taiwan cancels over 600 flights as Typhoon Champi nears on October 23
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
Most of Taiwan closes schools and offices as weakening Typhoon Champi threatens torrential rain and strong winds despite no direct landfall forecastWeather agency forecasts rain over 60% of East and South on October 23
Weather agency forecasts rain over 60% of East and South on October 23
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
Southern Thailand faces flash flood risks from heavy rain, while Bangkok expects thundershowers and gusts until 6am on October 24Japan’s Canon plans up to twofold rise in chipmaking equipment output
Japan’s Canon plans up to twofold rise in chipmaking equipment output
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
A factory in eastern Japan will support the planned 2027 expansion as chipmakers increase investment to meet demand fuelled by artificial intelligence.