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.
Xi offers four-point Middle East plan in talks with UAE prince
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a four-point framework for peace and stability in the Middle East, as Beijing steps up diplomacy amid fragile regional tensions.
Thai Navy says Cambodia has made no formal border request
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy says it has not formally received any Cambodian request to reopen border checkpoints in Chanthaburi and Trat, stressing that any decision will hinge on security and standard procedures.
Thailand emerges as a top gaming market in Southeast Asia
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Ampverse says Thailand stands out as one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced gaming markets, driven by strong player engagement, creator influence and commercial potential.
Family Day brings free entry to national parks as Songkran visits near 300,000
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Thailand’s national parks are offering free entry to Thai visitors on April 14, after Songkran visitor numbers over the first three days climbed to nearly 300,000.
PM2.5 engulfs 39 provinces as northern Thailand enters critical stage
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
PM2.5 levels exceeded the safety standard in 39 provinces on April 14, with northern Thailand facing critical air pollution, according to the government’s air pollution centre.