TMD warns of heavy rain and flash floods in East, South and Bangkok
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy downpours and potential flash floods across multiple regions, including Bangkok, throughout the week.
Thai army stresses readiness as Cambodian tanks monitored
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Second Army Area commander Lt Gen Weerayuth Raksilp says Thailand is closely monitoring Cambodian military movements along the border, while stressing troop readiness, discipline and controlled responses.
Thailand examines 130-million-year-old dinosaur fossil in Sakon Nakhon
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Mineral Resources is examining a large carnivorous dinosaur fossil found in Sakon Nakhon, believed to be around 130 million years old.
"Ekniti" to convene JPPCC meeting on 22 June, sets up four economic reform teams
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Ekniti to chair first JPPCC meeting on 22 June using S&P, Moody’s and IMD data to guide reforms. Four panels to drive restructuring, Fast Pass push, GDP seen at 2%.
Commerce Ministry teams up with rice exporters to reach 7m-tonne target
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
The Commerce Ministry is working with Thai rice exporters to push 2026 exports to 7 million tonnes, with Africa, Latin America and Asia seen as key growth markets.
Army urges public confidence as Thai forces tighten control at Prasat Khana, Surin border area
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Thai Army reinforces surveillance and defensive measures at Prasat Khana in Surin to prevent incursions and maintain stability along the Thai–Cambodian border
The Hills Rehab recognised for addiction care standards in Chiang Mai
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
The Hills Rehab in Chiang Mai has received Thai public health certification, highlighting the role of screening, family support and relapse prevention in sustainable addiction recovery.