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Japan’s chicken and egg prices hit record highs in June survey
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Ministry data show chicken at 155 yen per 100 grams and eggs at 309 yen per 10-pack, as solid demand and bird flu culls keep supplies tight.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at Royal Palace Amsterdam
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako waved to crowds in Dam Square before Wednesday’s formal welcome ceremony and royal banquet.
G7 leaders discuss Iran truce and call for Lebanon ceasefire
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
As Washington and Tehran prepared to unveil an interim ceasefire accord, G7 leaders urged a Lebanon truce and a shift away from Hormuz reliance.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, Diana and royal women who broke the mould
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Five royal women who challenged tradition and used their influence to advance justice, women’s rights, fashion and social change.
Thap Lan land hand-back defended as govt seeks balance between villagers and forest protection
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation says the plan to remove 155,865 rai from Thap Lan National Park is meant to resolve decades-old land-rights disputes while protecting the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai World Heritage forest.
Japanese fans win hearts by cleaning Dallas Stadium after World Cup draw
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Japanese football fans have once again won admiration on the world stage after staying behind to clean Dallas Stadium following Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Thailand opens upgraded Highway 101 link from Nan to Laos border
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Thailand has fully opened the upgraded 33.8-kilometre Highway 101 section from Ban Pon to Chaloem Phra Kiat district in Nan province, improving travel safety, logistics, tourism and border trade links with Laos.
Hat Yai runway closes after fire engine accident
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Hat Yai Airport temporarily closed Runway 26 after an airport fire engine accident, forcing some inbound flights to divert to Krabi.
Anutin takes back EEC to lead new investment push, source says
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
A Government House source says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will personally oversee the EEC to reposition it as Thailand’s flagship investment project, denying conflict with Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn or links to the three-airport rail dispute.
Thailand prepares tighter rules for optical shops under health law
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
A draft ministerial regulation would require eye-testing and spectacles-fitting services to seek licences, register providers and meet legal standards.