TORRENTIAL rain and strong winds toppled several electricity poles across a two-kilometre stretch of Chalong Krung road, Lat Krabang district, this evening (June 26) leading to several people being injured and over 30 vehicles and houses damaged, Naewna newspaper and PPTVHD36 said. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said this long line of poles fell like dominos from
Day: June 26, 2026
Protesting sugarcane farmers demand removal of top Industry Ministry official
ENRAGED sugarcane farmers staged a protest at the Industry Ministry today (June 26) demanding the dismissal of the permanent secretary amid claims of regulations being rigged to seize control of the Sugarcane and Sugar Board and being badly treated, Amarin TV said this afternoon. Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa received their petition and forwarded it
Read moreAOT expects jump in 2027 after big drop in passenger growth this year
AFTER lowering airline passenger growth forecast for this fiscal year to less than 1% due to global economic and geopolitical volatility, Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) expects this to edge up to 2% in 2027 while proceeding with airport expansion projects to accommodate long-term travel demand, PPTVHD36 said today (June 26). Ms. Paweena Jariyathitipong,
Read more2026 World Cup breaks record for most goals scored in a single tournament
By Reuters – published by CNA, and AFP – published by Yahoo!News INGLEWOOD, California: The 2026 World Cup became the highest-scoring edition in the tournament’s history during the United States’ Group D match against Turkey on Thursday, with Auston Trusty’s early opener producing the record-breaking 173rd goal and eclipsing the previous mark of 172
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