Thai police investigate related suspects over Chinese man hiding arms
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026
Authorities have detained a shooting range instructor and a Royal Thai Navy officer for questioning regarding their alleged roles in supplying M4 and C4 weapons to a Chinese
Thailand warned of nationwide storms, heavy rain, flood risk
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department warns of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and heavy rain across the country from May 10 to 15, urging caution for flash floods.
Thai poultry exports face crisis over China ban and conflicts
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026
Thailand's chicken exports are declining due to China suspending several processing plants and impacts from the Middle East war, raising concerns over costs.
"Nicopuff" unapproved vaping goods are spreading among Japanese youth
SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
Nicotine-vaping devices, collectively known as "nicopuff" in Japan, are gaining popularity among young people, although they are unapproved and their sales are prohibited in the country.
Japanese police warn of investment scams amid stock boom
SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
At a time when the Nikkei 225 stock average is hitting record highs, Japanese police are warning of online investment scams, particularly fake websites that display large profits and encourage additional investments.
Japan local govts recover phosphorus from sewage sludge
SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
More Japanese local governments are extracting phosphorus from sewage sludge for fertiliser, aiming to reduce the country's reliance on imports amid increasing global prices reflecting the Middle East tensions.