Over 6,000 remain in shelters during Kumamoto quake recovery
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Hotel transfers are being arranged for evacuees as Kumamoto faces heat risks, water cuts and damage to 21,614 residential buildings nearly two weeks after the quake.
BOJ policymakers seek faster rate rises as inflation risks mount
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Bank of Japan policymakers called for more agile monetary tightening in July, warning that delayed action could deepen the economic damage caused by rising prices.
PM Anutin orders full action in fatal PAO shooting despite ex-MP status
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Anutin orders full action against Chalong Riewrang over the Nonthaburi PAO chief’s fatal shooting, calls him a murderer and denies any Bhumjaithai role as police cite intent to kill.
Thailand proposes foreign visitor fee and travel subsidy
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Thailand plans a September tourism subsidy and proposes a foreign visitor fee for attraction development, visitor safety and environmental restoration.
Thai property groups sell land to boost liquidity and cut costs
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Property Perfect, Pruksa, Bangkok Land and BJC are offering land and assets worth more than THB20bn as developers prioritise cash flow and lower holding costs.
Thailand forms four economic panels to boost its competitiveness
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
The four teams cover the creative and visitor economies, agricultural products and food security, the community economy and SMEs, and international trade over six to 12 months.