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Weather 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.Malaysia bans navigation app Waze for civil servants citing data risks
Malaysia bans navigation app Waze for civil servants citing data risks
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
Anwar Ibrahim recommends local navigation app TuJu while users report crashes, inaccurate information and missing features amid surveillance concerns.Éléonore Caroit, France’s Minister Delegate for Francophonie aims to tighten ties with Thailand through green energy
Éléonore Caroit, France’s Minister Delegate for Francophonie aims to tighten ties with Thailand through green energy
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
Éléonore Caroit, France’s Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, highlighted the longstanding ties between Thailand and France and her ambition to strengthen bilateral relations through green energy cooperation.Thai Finance Ministry delays departure tax to sustain tourism growth
Thai Finance Ministry delays departure tax to sustain tourism growth
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
The ministry aims to avoid extra burdens on travellers and airlines and clarifies that the delay does not cancel the separate THB450 entry fee.Thailand’s East and South face four-day heavy rain alert from Oct 22
Thailand’s East and South face four-day heavy rain alert from Oct 22
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
Bangkok faces thundershowers and gusts through October 25, while Thailand’s weather agency warns of flash floods in foothill and low-lying areas.Thai police arrest 11 Chinese in Bangkok scam and gambling raids
Thai police arrest 11 Chinese in Bangkok scam and gambling raids
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
Thai immigration police arrested 11 Chinese nationals in Bangkok's Sai Mai district over a suspected call-centre scam and online gambling network.Uthenthawai students protest relocation as Chula backs public use
Uthenthawai students protest relocation as Chula backs public use
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
Hundreds of Uthenthawai students and alumni protest a proposed relocation, while Chulalongkorn University says the disputed site will serve public use.Thailand warns of heavy rain in East and South as high tides loom
Thailand warns of heavy rain in East and South as high tides loom
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
The DDPM warns of heavy rain in eastern and southern Thailand, high reservoir levels and another period of high tides from October 27-31.Thai railway sues CP-led firm over THB13.3bn Airport Rail Link debt
Thai railway sues CP-led firm over THB13.3bn Airport Rail Link debt
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
The case concerns an unpaid fee for joint investment rights, default interest and guarantee enforcement. Airport Rail Link services continue normally.