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Japan supplies Avigan to Britain after cruise hantavirus outbreak
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Health minister Kenichiro Ueno said the supply followed a British request under a bilateral memorandum and would not affect Japan's reserves.
Thailand Enlists Celebrity Influencers to Champion Local Economies Through ‘Geographical Indication’ Food Campaign
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
The Department of Intellectual Property partners with screen stars Cee and Amy to turn indigenous, certified ingredients into high-end home cooking
Thailand Launches Massive Tourist Resort Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Proxy Networks
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
The Department of Business Development targets 50,000 suspect firms, introducing strict financial checks to eliminate illicit Thai nominee shareholders
Is longevity trend or transformation?
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
While Thai citizens have rapidly heightened their awareness of longevity and health in 2026, many are questioning whether this phenomenon is a genuine shift in the national psyche or merely a well-curated digital mirage. 
Too late to stop — fatal rail crash exposes safety failures
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Investigation into the deadly Makkasan train-bus crash reveals drug use, licensing failures and wider gaps in Thailand’s rail safety system
Thailand weighs skipping 2026 World Cup rights as 1.3bn-baht price raises value concerns
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Thailand has yet to decide whether to buy the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast rights, as the asking price of at least 1.3 billion baht is more than double the 600-million-baht framework previously used by the NBTC, while early-morning match times may limit viewership and advertising returns.
Thailand eyes foreign-backed oil reserves and data centre power rules
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan is seeking to draw Middle Eastern oil producers into Thailand’s reserve system while setting new conditions for data centres to help ease power bills.
Sirivannavari Makes Historic Debut at Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
The Thai fashion house unveils contemporary haute couture pieces in a landmark exhibition celebrating 170 years of Franco–Thai diplomatic ties
Six major Thai dams declared safe after Myanmar tremors
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
EGAT says six major Thai dams remain safe after three Myanmar tremors, with no abnormalities detected after inspections
Iran warns US to end blockade or face ‘graveyard’ in Sea of Oman
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei says Iran sees the US naval blockade as an act of war and is ready to respond.