Thailand faces more rain, risk of flash floods and forest run-off
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
People in Thailand's northern, central, eastern and southern regions have been urged to watch for flash floods and forest run-off from Thursday (May 14, 2026) to Monday (May 18, 2026).
Commerce Ministry defends US maize imports as supply safeguard
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
The Commerce Ministry says 1 million tonnes of US feed maize will help secure animal-feed supplies, with quotas, high tariffs and domestic buying rules in place to protect farmers.
Japan April bankruptcies climb to 12-year monthly high as costs rise
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Corporate failures in Japan hit their highest April level in 12 years, with price-driven collapses surging as smaller firms came under mounting pressure.
Anutin orders probe into foreign nominee networks on Koh Phangan
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered authorities to investigate suspected foreign nominee structures on Koh Phangan, amid concerns Thai-registered firms are being used as shells to allow foreigners to control land and property businesses.
Thai condos gain safe-haven appeal amid global uncertainty
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thai real estate is drawing steady foreign investment as developers target wealthy buyers seeking stability amid global volatility and Middle East conflict.