Govt orders nationwide forest lockdown to fight wildfires and PM2.5
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Natural Resources Minister orders high-risk forest closures nationwide, tightens enforcement and deploys satellite tracking and helicopters to curb wildfires and PM2.5
Foreign condo transfers edge up in Thailand, with China still leading
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Foreign condominium transfers in Thailand rose in 2025, but total transfer value fell year on year, with Chinese buyers remaining the largest group despite a slowdown from the previous year.
Songkran lifts Thailand tourism as short-haul arrivals rebound
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Thailand welcomed 10.36 million foreign tourists from January 1 to April 12, with Songkran driving a sharp weekly rebound in short-haul arrivals led by China and Malaysia.