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Thailand Finance Ministry sees loan decree averting SME closures
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
The Finance Ministry says the emergency decree is needed as Thailand faces high energy import dependence and rising cost-of-living risks.
Cabinet to review plan to end 60-day visa waiver next week
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry and Tourism and Sports Ministry have agreed to cancel the 60-day visa-free stay for nationals of 93 countries, with the proposal set to be submitted to the Cabinet next week.
El Niño fears push rice importers to build stocks as Thailand watches drought risk
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thailand’s rice market faces El Niño risks as drought, lower rainfall and food-security concerns drive global rice demand.
Royal Gazette sets 8 alcohol sale or consumption ban zones in Thailand
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
The notices set out places where the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned, with some exceptions, and take effect from Tuesday (May 12, 2026).
More rain nationwide, North hardest hit, Bangkok sees storms and gusts
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thundershowers and gusty winds are forecast for upper Thailand, while the South may see isolated heavy rain and rougher seas during storms.
Thai-Cambodia border trade losses hit THB180 billion in nearly a year
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Nearly a year of border closures has cut land trade by about THB180 billion, while Thai businesses in Cambodia face mounting pressure.
Snack bags go black and white — Iran war squeezes Japan’s ink supply
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Calbee will temporarily switch some snack packaging to two-colour designs as the Iran war disrupts naphtha and printing ink supplies
Oil prices rise across Thailand as diesel and petrol rates jump
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thai motorists face higher fuel prices on May 13, with diesel up 0.80 baht and petrol-gasohol prices up 0.90 baht per litre
Airport businesses face growth-without-profit risk as global trends push non-aviation revenue
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Global passenger traffic is surging, but airports are under pressure to expand non-aviation income as sustainability costs and infrastructure spending rise
BMA, Airbnb.org strengthen emergency housing response in Bangkok
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Airbnb.org formalise a partnership to improve access to free emergency housing during disasters.
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