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Oil hits five-week high as Middle East supply fears deepen
Oil hits five-week high as Middle East supply fears deepen
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
WTI closed at US$84.91 and Brent at US$91.01 as US-Iran attacks and a Houthi threat against Saudi shipping intensified supply fearsPolice expand Japan-bound drug probe with four Bangkok searches
Police expand Japan-bound drug probe with four Bangkok searches
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Six Vietnamese nationals were arrested in raids in Bueng Kum and Bang Kapi as police expanded a probe into crystal meth hidden in tamarind paste bound for Japan.Fuel prices rise by 85 satang per litre from July 22
Fuel prices rise by 85 satang per litre from July 22
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
OR and Bangchak raised most petrol, gasohol and diesel prices by 0.85 baht per litre in Thailand from 5am on July 22JRTT investigates concrete testing at Hokkaido rail tunnel
JRTT investigates concrete testing at Hokkaido rail tunnel
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Japan’s rail construction agency is checking the strength of concrete already used in the Futatsumori Tunnel after three falsified water-content tests.Japan sets fiscal 2030 plan to build stronger local economies
Japan sets fiscal 2030 plan to build stronger local economies
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The fiscal 2030 framework combines national industry clusters with locally led programmes, possible funding support and improved transport links.Canada gains observer status in Japan-UK-Italy fighter project
Canada gains observer status in Japan-UK-Italy fighter project
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Ottawa will receive programme information without funding or joining development as it considers deeper involvement and a possible future aircraft purchase.Thai Banks Post 101bn Baht H1 Profit, But Headwinds Loom
Thai Banks Post 101bn Baht H1 Profit, But Headwinds Loom
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Six of Thailand's largest banks posted a combined 101.4 billion baht net profit in the first half of 2026, even as Fitch warns of a "deteriorating" sector outlook for the rest of the yearHow Supply Chains Became Thailand’s Secret Weapon
How Supply Chains Became Thailand’s Secret Weapon
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Thai business leaders and capital market regulators reveal how building resilient, multi-modal supply networks is transforming global volatility into a competitive edgeHeavy rain forecast in North and upper Northeast as monsoon strengthens
Heavy rain forecast in North and upper Northeast as monsoon strengthens
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Thailand is set for increased rainfall on July 21-22, with heavy downpours in the North and upper Northeast, rough seas and a Pacific weather system under close watch.