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Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0700'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
ARLINGTON, United States - Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was "Japanese culture" to tidy up after themselves.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:55:00 +0700US, Iran reach deal to end war, signing set for Friday
DUBAI/WASHINGTON - US and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments res...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:31:00 +0700Thailand a regional data centre leader
Thailand is emerging as one of the fastest-growing data centre markets in Asia-Pacific, fuelled by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital services.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:27:00 +0700Warning over risk to Thai EVs when subsidies end
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that the expiration of the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentive programme in 2027 could leave Thailand vulnerable to a surge of Chinese EV imports and weaken local automotive supply chains.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:21:00 +0700AI ambitions face race against time
Thailand's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is heading in the right direction, but the country might run out of time before it can turn policies into real economic power, say digital industry leaders.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:55:00 +0700Flak for gender-affirming hormone therapy move
Thailand's decision to provide free gender-affirming hormone therapy under its universal healthcare scheme has prompted questions about how the National Health Security Office (NHSO) should prioritise spending amid growing pressure on the public heal...
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0700Experts question steel plant's reopening
The government's decision to allow Xin Ke Yuan Steel to resume operations has raised fresh questions about public safety and whether regulations adequately address concerns surrounding steel produced through induction furnace (IF) technology.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0700Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits, asset release
DUBAI - A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the US covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and US waivers on oil sanctions, wit...
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0700Automatic train braking planned for Bangkok's lethal level crossing
The Transport Ministry plans to install an automatic train braking system at Bangkok’s most lethal level crossing within six months, and expand the system to the capital's other railway crossings within two years.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0700100 mourners ordained for Princess Bajrakitiyabha
The government on Sunday sponsored the ordination of 100 people in homage to the late HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.