Super El Niño threat raises heat and drought warnings
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño may develop by August and last into November, raising risks of heatwaves, drought, floods and food pressure
Takaichi weighs two-year 1 per cent food tax cut from next April
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Japan’s government is studying a temporary food tax reduction while weighing register upgrade costs, funding hurdles and calls for a refundable credit.
Thaksin set for full release under royal pardon, avoiding Sept 9 wait
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Thaksin Shinawatra is set for immediate full release after the Royal Gazette published a new royal pardon decree, ending his parole period and EM monitoring before September 9.
Thailand shelves 40-baht all-line rail fare plan as new range proposed
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Siripong Angkasakulkiat says the THB40 all-day fare can continue only on the Red Line and Tao Poon-Khlong Bang Phai Purple Line, with a THB17-45 fare plan proposed.
Thailand’s 40 restricted jobs foreigners cannot freely take up
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Thailand’s foreign labour law restricts 40 job categories for foreign workers, with some fully prohibited and others allowed only under specific conditions.