Can Global Governance Be Rebuilt? Japan's Role Seen Key
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for unity among "intermediate powers," including his own nation, in a speech delivered at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20.
TMD warns of heavy rain as depression spares Thailand
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
TMD warns of heavy to very heavy rain from July 1-3 in upper Northeast, East and western South, while a South China Sea depression will not directly affect Thailand
Land Bridge faces commercial and legal reality check after SEC bill backlash
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s Land Bridge project is undergoing a fresh viability review as officials assess cargo demand, shipping-line interest, operating efficiency and whether a controversial Southern Economic Corridor law is still needed after public opposition.
Thailand’s energy consumption rises 2.1% on 2.8% GDP growth
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand’s primary commercial energy use rose 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher oil, natural gas and electricity demand as GDP expanded 2.8%.
Anutin orders urgent drug crackdown meeting after Australia-linked smuggling cases
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand to hold urgent talks after two Australia-linked drug cases raised concerns over Thailand’s image, aviation-hub ambitions and OECD accession target.