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Thailand faces more rain, flood risk, forest run-off and rough seas
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department says rainfall will increase across several regions, with small boats urged to stay ashore in the upper Andaman Sea.
Marine Department rejects bribery claims, says services run through e-systems
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The Marine Department says its licensing and fee-payment services are handled through e-Service and e-payment systems to ensure transparency.
China-Laos rail cold chain lifts durian trade with Southeast Asia
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Shijiazhuang International Land Port says 500 reefers are moving fruit on the railway, preserving durians for northern China while opening two-way trade.
What Xi’s Thucydides Trap warning to Trump means for US-China ties
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Xi Jinping’s warning to Donald Trump over the Thucydides Trap highlights the risks facing US-China ties as rivalry, trade and Taiwan tensions converge.
Thai watermeal tipped as ‘green gold’ of future food
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Thailand is pushing watermeal, or pham, as a future superfood with high protein, low resource use and strong export potential
Former Chiang Dao officer arrested over Sun Mingchen registration case
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
A former Chiang Dao district officer has been arrested for allegedly creating false civil registration records for Chinese suspect Sun Mingchen.
Thailand PCD chief rejects bribery claims, demands survey source
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Surin Worakijthamrong says the Pollution Control Department is seeking survey details and will act firmly if evidence of corruption is found.
Private sector warns corruption may lift costs by 30% and threaten Thailand’s trade deals
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Thai business leaders warn corruption is hurting competitiveness, raising costs and risking Thailand’s OECD and FTA ambitions.
Phiphat orders probe after three transport agencies named in graft survey
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The Transport Ministry will investigate alleged corruption complaints involving three agencies after a JSCCIB survey flagged bribery-risk concerns.
Trump and Xi discuss Iran war, Taiwan and trade during Beijing visit
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The US president says his patience with Tehran is running out as Beijing criticises the war, trade pledges underwhelm investors and maritime incidents deepen tensions.