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Thai tourism industry backs THB450 fee but rejects insurance plan
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Tourism groups back Thailand’s proposed THB450 foreign visitor fee but oppose using the revenue to buy insurance, questioning unpaid hospital bill figures.
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Bank of America fined over anti-money laundering and sanctions lapses
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
US regulators have imposed more than US$1.21 billion in penalties on Bank of America over unreported suspicious transactions and 475 apparent sanctions violations.
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Netflix announces 6% job cuts on Oct 14, biggest since 2022
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Netflix’s cuts will mainly affect product, technology, legal and human resources teams, while its leaders say the full-year forecast is on track.
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Bangkok closes Ratchadaphisek stretch both ways on October 15–16
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Bangkok’s October 15–16 Ratchadaphisek restrictions retain local access, with trains running normally and alternative roads recommended
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Nene Royal brings Thai rock to IMF–World Bank welcome dinner
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hosted IMF–World Bank delegates at Government House, with AGT 2026 winner Nene Royal showcasing Thai musical talent.
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Anti-IMF protesters face Bangkok police on October 15
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Bangkok police talks eased traffic at 8.30am after road closures near the IMF–World Bank meeting venue caused long queues during a protest
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Bayer, GIZ and BCIU collaboration for sustainable and low-carbon rice systems
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Bayer, in cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and together with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), hosted the event "Securing the Future of Rice: Innovation and Partnerships Advancing Food Security, Climate Resilience and Low-Carbon Rice Systems" in Bangkok.
Thai Airways and LOT to expand Europe-Asia links with codeshare
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Thai Airways and LOT Polish Airlines plan a codeshare from early 2027, expanding connections across Europe, Asia and Oceania.
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Thailand’s Economic Slowdown Is a Wake-Up Call, with Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Chairman of Institute for Strategic Policy Foundation and Former Commerce and Energy Minister
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Thailand needs more long-term investment to revive economic growth, former commerce and energy minister Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee says.
IMF, World Bank launch 12-point Bangkok Blueprint on October 14
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Bangkok Blueprint, unveiled in Thailand, aims to improve fraud prevention, trace stolen funds and coordinate action across borders.
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