Malaysia appoints new facilitator for southern Thailand peace talks
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
Retired Lt Gen Ahmad Norihan bin Jalal replaces Mohd Rabin bin Basir as Malaysia’s facilitator, with a civil society leader highlighting changes in the talks’ leadership.
Heavy rain hits southern Thailand as western reservoirs reach 96%
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Thailand reports 137mm of rain in Yala and 126mm in Phetchaburi. Western reservoirs are 96% full as authorities accelerate drainage in the Bang Pakong basin.
Siam Piwat Unveils $300m ICONPHUKET Megaproject to Drive Southern Growth
MONDAY, OCTOBER 05, 2026
Siam Piwat expands beyond Bangkok with a 10 billion baht ($300m) retail-entertainment hub on Phuket, anchoring a major 500-rai mixed-use smart city development
PM Anutin orders faster flood relief and southern rain preparations
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2026
Anutin sets four priorities covering THB9,000 relief payments, clean-up work, utility restoration and heavy rain preparations in 14 southern provinces.
Thailand extends use of Internal Security Act in 19 southern districts
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
The Cabinet approves another year of measures under the Internal Security Act in four southern border provinces to maintain public safety and continuity in local administration.