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TMD forecasts heavy rain in 3 Thai regions on October 17, with wider downpours expected on October 21–25
TMD forecasts heavy rain in 3 Thai regions on October 17, with wider downpours expected on October 21–25
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in southern and eastern Thailand on October 18–20, with more regions at risk on October 21–25.JR Tokai plans S0 Shinkansen with automated operation for 2029
JR Tokai plans S0 Shinkansen with automated operation for 2029
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Drivers will handle departures and emergency braking; the new trains will brake sooner after quake detection and are expected to use 6% less electricity.ADB president warns Asia-Pacific inflation could persist and worsen
ADB president warns Asia-Pacific inflation could persist and worsen
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Higher borrowing costs are adding to repayment pressures on developing nations, while the bank forecasts regional growth of 5.0% in 2026.IMF–World Bank Plenary 2026: World Leaders Face Debt Wave, AI Shock, and 800m Job Gap
IMF–World Bank Plenary 2026: World Leaders Face Debt Wave, AI Shock, and 800m Job Gap
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the plenary session in Bangkok, global financial chiefs urged fiscal discipline, job creation and AI safeguards as civil society groups rallied outside against systemic inequalityWhy Thailand’s most popular party can’t win. | The Signal Ep 46
Why Thailand’s most popular party can’t win. | The Signal Ep 46
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Thailand’s People’s Party has repeatedly challenged the country’s political establishment, drawing the support of millions along the way. But despite its popularity, the movement has been confined to the opposition, bleeding members and facing multiple legal challenges.Climate adaptation could create or protect 150m jobs: World Bank
Climate adaptation could create or protect 150m jobs: World Bank
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Paschal Donohoe says climate adaptation could create or protect up to 150 million jobs, as climate-related funding reaches US$96 billion.Vietnam proposes limiting foreign home ownership to apartments
Vietnam proposes limiting foreign home ownership to apartments
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Foreign buyers would be limited to apartments under proposed rules aimed at curbing speculation, as home prices exceed 19 times median income.Spotting the Beast in Plain Sight: How to Outrun the 'Gray Rhino' Charging Straight at Us
Spotting the Beast in Plain Sight: How to Outrun the 'Gray Rhino' Charging Straight at Us
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At a Bangkok panel, risk strategist Michele Wucker and CNN’s Richard Quest unpicked why leaders ignore obvious threats—and how to harness themHeavy rain and gusty winds put three Thai regions on flood alert
Heavy rain and gusty winds put three Thai regions on flood alert
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Heavy rain and gusty winds are forecast across Central, Eastern and Southern Thailand, raising risks of flash floods, run-off and landslides.AI is a Formula One Race at Night Without Brakes, Warns Anthropic Co-Founder
AI is a Formula One Race at Night Without Brakes, Warns Anthropic Co-Founder
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Business and tech leaders at the IMF–World Bank meetings agree artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented investment and productivity, but warn that jobs, safety and regulation remain critically unsettled