Anutin launches ‘Economic Cabinet Plus’ to fast-track private-sector economic proposals
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin chairs first JPPCC meeting of 2026, positioning it as an “Economic Cabinet Plus” to speed up proposals and boost competitiveness.
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.
Thailand names UNCLOS team for Cambodia maritime boundary talks
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has appointed Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Songchai Chaipatiyut to lead the country’s UNCLOS conciliation team on the Thailand-Cambodia maritime overlap, with two former ITLOS presidents named as Thailand’s conciliators.
Thailand advances 15% global minimum tax on multinationals
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved steps to implement the OECD-backed 15% global minimum corporate tax for large multinationals, aiming to curb profit shifting to tax havens and raise about 10 billion baht in annual revenue.
Cabinet appoints new Phuket governor after high-level reshuffle
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Cabinet has approved the transfer of Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to deputy permanent secretary at the Interior Ministry, with Chotinarin Kerdsom appointed Phuket governor.
Thai Cabinet notes neutral ENSO before El Niño, sets 9 water measures
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
EEC reservoir levels were reported at 39-52%, as the Cabinet acknowledged nine measures to prepare for heavy rain, floods, runoff, landslides and dry spells in 2026.
Government House lowers flags as PM chairs royal rites meeting
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
Government House lowered the Thai national flag to half-mast in mourning for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha, as the Prime Minister chaired a special Cabinet meeting to prepare for the royal rites.
Transport Ministry to seek 4bn-baht subsidy for 17-45 baht electric train fares
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to approve a new electric train fare structure of 17-45 baht per trip across all lines, with annual subsidies of around 4 billion baht.
Phiphat pushes 17-45 baht phase 1 joint rail ticket to Cabinet next week
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Transport Ministry pushes phase 1 joint electric rail ticket with 17-45 baht fares this year, while negotiating with firms on 40-baht all-day fares and advancing Landbridge.
Rail concession merger plan awaits Cabinet review next week
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Cabinet has yet to consider the electric rail concession merger, as comments are still being sought from relevant agencies. The proposal is expected to be submitted again next week.