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Thailand confirms six 120-million-year-old dinosaur footprints on October 20
Thailand confirms six 120-million-year-old dinosaur footprints on October 20
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Six footprints in Thailand’s Udon Thani point to a 6.30-metre-long carnivore, as agencies plan protection and assess the site’s tourism potential.Young Thai graduate unemployment reaches 14% as AI reshapes jobs
Young Thai graduate unemployment reaches 14% as AI reshapes jobs
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Nation Forum speakers warn that young graduates face a 13–14% jobless rate as AI reshapes skills, jobs and Thailand’s workforce.Thailand approves draft fee rules for ride-hailing and delivery apps
Thailand approves draft fee rules for ride-hailing and delivery apps
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Dominant ride-hailing and delivery platforms would have to justify fee changes under Thai proposals focused on transparency and fair competition.DDPM reports 1.37m people still affected by floods on October 20
DDPM reports 1.37m people still affected by floods on October 20
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Emergency crews are draining flooded areas in Thailand as 450,944 households remain affected and heavy rain is forecast for October 20–25.Ekniti promotes digital infrastructure financing and Thailand’s OECD bid at APEC
Ekniti promotes digital infrastructure financing and Thailand’s OECD bid at APEC
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Ekniti Nitithanprapas joins APEC finance talks in Hong Kong, focusing on digital infrastructure funding, Thailand’s OECD bid and World Bank ties.Thailand approves THB58.9bn rice support and production reform plan
Thailand approves THB58.9bn rice support and production reform plan
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Thailand approves five rice measures worth THB58.9 billion to stabilise paddy prices and support longer-term production reform.Thailand fits royal regalia to Suphannahong for barge procession
Thailand fits royal regalia to Suphannahong for barge procession
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
A fleet of 52 ceremonial barges and 2,200 Royal Thai Navy personnel will take part in the royal Kathin procession on November 6.Ruangroj warns of ‘AI theatre’ citing AI investment at 1.7% of revenue in 2026
Ruangroj warns of ‘AI theatre’ citing AI investment at 1.7% of revenue in 2026
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Ruangroj Poonpol tells a Bangkok forum that firms must redesign workflows and develop staff to turn AI investment into measurable business gains.Robotics could lift Thai productivity but require careful planning
Robotics could lift Thai productivity but require careful planning
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Executives at Nation Forum 2027 explain how Thai businesses can adopt AI-powered robots, improve productivity and manage investment and workforce risks.