Thailand’s Grand Palace access changes announced for July 28-31
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha will operate under revised visiting arrangements from July 28 to 31 because of scheduled royal ceremonies.
Japanese Emperor visits Leiden University and the Peace Palace
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
On his Dutch state visit, Emperor Naruhito engaged with university students on Japanese art, inspected the Peace Palace, and viewed classic seventeenth-century paintings.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako begin European royal visit
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Japan’s Imperial couple arrive in Amsterdam for official engagements in the Netherlands and Belgium, including royal ceremonies, a memorial tribute and institutional visits.
Anutin arrives in Hanoi to advance Thai–Vietnam trade, investment and ASEAN cooperation
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul began an official visit to Vietnam to translate growing bilateral momentum into concrete cooperation on trade, investment, connectivity and ASEAN affairs.
Trump and Xi discuss Iran war, Taiwan and trade during Beijing visit
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The US president says his patience with Tehran is running out as Beijing criticises the war, trade pledges underwhelm investors and maritime incidents deepen tensions.
Anutin visits Phuket to oversee crackdown on illegal structures at Bang Tao, Freedom Beaches
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visits Phuket to oversee the enforcement of land reclamation efforts at Bang Tao and Freedom Beaches, as authorities tackle public land encroachment.