Japan, Thailand sign pact for new foreign worker employment scheme
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The agreement updates a 2019 memorandum and sets roles for Japan and Thai authorities before the April 2027 replacement of the technical intern system.
Cambodia denies Hill 745 explosive claim as Thailand cites troop photos
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Cambodia has rejected Thailand’s protest over alleged explosive devices near Hill 745, saying it cannot verify their origin, while Thai officials say photos show Cambodian troops moving the devices into the Chong Bok area.
BOT to issue BNPL rules to curb rising First Jobbers' debt by October
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The BOT is moving to regulate pay-later services that fuel overspending among young consumers, with First Jobbers’ debt at 52.7%, NPLs at 27% and transaction volume up over 38% a year.
Livestock groups defend US maize imports as feed costs squeeze food chain
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Thai livestock and fisheries groups say 1 million tonnes of US feed maize are needed to ease animal-feed shortages, cut production costs and protect food security, insisting the imports will replace wheat rather than local maize.
Phiphat pushes 17-45 baht phase 1 joint rail ticket to Cabinet next week
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Transport Ministry pushes phase 1 joint electric rail ticket with 17-45 baht fares this year, while negotiating with firms on 40-baht all-day fares and advancing Landbridge.
Pheu Thai leaders say Thaksin has washed his hands of party politics
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Two senior Pheu Thai figures say Thaksin Shinawatra will not return to dominate the party’s internal management after his royal pardon, insisting the party will move forward under its formal structure.