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Ma Jun urges shared green standards to cut financing costs
Ma Jun urges shared green standards to cut financing costs
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
At an SCBX and SCB dialogue in Bangkok, Ma Jun outlined how compatible green rules, staff training and technology could expand sustainable finance.Thai army disputes Cambodia’s displacement claims at UN
Thai army disputes Cambodia’s displacement claims at UN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Thai army rejects Cambodia’s portrayal of 650,000 displaced people and disputes claims over border areas and civilian returns.Kanchanaburi districts on alert as Lam Taphoen Reservoir overflows
Kanchanaburi districts on alert as Lam Taphoen Reservoir overflows
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Residents in Nong Prue and Bo Phloi are urged to move belongings to safety as authorities mobilise relief teams and assess damage in three key areas.Anti-IMF protesters plan two-day Bangkok sit-in for policy transparency on October 15–16
Anti-IMF protesters plan two-day Bangkok sit-in for policy transparency on October 15–16
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Protesters on Bangkok’s Ratchadapisek Road demand transparent policies and a public say in development decisions involving the World Bank and IMF.Two cargo ships sink near Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Two cargo ships sink near Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
All 21 GFS Pride crew were evacuated safely, while Cape Dao sank near Hormuz weeks after a September 23 attack killed one crew memberBangkok warns residents of possible water level rise in Saen Saep Canal
Bangkok warns residents of possible water level rise in Saen Saep Canal
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Residents in five subdistricts are urged to monitor canal levels as Bangkok coordinates with the Royal Irrigation Department to drain water from Khlong 13.AI Can Help Millions, but Only if Governments Scale It Right, Says Kremer
AI Can Help Millions, but Only if Governments Scale It Right, Says Kremer
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
World Bank Group Chief Economist Michael Kremer says open access, integration, standards and financing are needed to turn AI pilots into public servicesThai Finance Ministry rejects ‘fragile economy’ claim over IMF’s October 14 remarks
Thai Finance Ministry rejects ‘fragile economy’ claim over IMF’s October 14 remarks
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Thailand’s Finance Ministry says IMF remarks concerned global borrowing costs and highlighted opportunities from regional ties and AI investment.Over 1,000 Thai protesters accuse World Bank and IMF of favouring the rich on October 15
Over 1,000 Thai protesters accuse World Bank and IMF of favouring the rich on October 15
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Bangkok protesters demand a say in development, linking their opposition to the World Bank and IMF to debt, inequality and environmental damage.IMF to Thailand: Shield Indebted Households, Not Fuel Prices, as ASEAN Peers Pull Ahead
IMF to Thailand: Shield Indebted Households, Not Fuel Prices, as ASEAN Peers Pull Ahead
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
As ASEAN peers ride the tech boom, IMF says Thailand's 2.1% growth leaves little cushion and urges targeted help for debt-laden households, not fuel caps