Heavy rain to lash Thailand under four-day monsoon warning
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thailand faces heavy to very heavy rain, flash floods and rough seas from July 27–30, as the Thai Meteorological Department urges residents and mariners to take precautions.
Bank Indonesia governor’s resignation revives autonomy concerns
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Perry Warjiyo’s unexpected departure leaves Destry Damayanti in temporary charge as investors assess policy continuity and the central bank’s independence.
Thailand seeks to conclude ART talks before final US tariff decision
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thailand is seeking to finalise ART negotiations while preparing legislation to ban forced-labour imports and awaiting a US decision on excess capacity.
Vietnamese programmer held in Japan-bound crystal meth probe
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Police arrested a Vietnamese programmer in Bangkok over alleged IT and cash-withdrawal roles in a network linked to crystal meth hidden in tamarind paste and bound for Japan.
Cabinet adjusts state welfare card rules on personal status and vehicles
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
The Cabinet has approved revised criteria for the 2026 State Welfare Card scheme, extending existing rights until September 30 and launching the new round on October 1.
Italian school denies link to BTS row and warns of legal action
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
An Italian state science school has denied that the young people involved in a dispute on Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain were its pupils and has warned of legal action over false online claims.
Thailand cuts vehicle output target as Chinese EVs gain ground
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
The FTI has lowered this year’s vehicle production target to 1.45 million units as Chinese EVs expand in key export markets and imported EVs affect the domestic supply chain.