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Japan April bankruptcies climb to 12-year monthly high as costs rise
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
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.Iran war may speed Southeast Asia's nuclear energy planning drive
Iran war may speed Southeast Asia's nuclear energy planning drive
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Experts say risks to Middle East fuel flows are sharpening the case for nuclear power in Southeast Asia, though deployment will take years.Thai condos gain safe-haven appeal amid global uncertainty
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.Asia-Pacific Airports Recast as Drivers of Shared Prosperity at Bangkok Summit
Asia-Pacific Airports Recast as Drivers of Shared Prosperity at Bangkok Summit
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
More than 450 aviation leaders convene in Bangkok for ACI's annual regional assembly, with sustainability, digital transformation, and a looming 10-billion-passenger milestone dominating the agendaThai retail confidence falls as panic buying drains April spending
Thai retail confidence falls as panic buying drains April spending
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thailand’s April retail sentiment index fell 7.2 points as March panic buying, high fuel costs and weaker purchasing power hit salesThailand rebrands hot springs into Asian wellness hub destinations
Thailand rebrands hot springs into Asian wellness hub destinations
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
A draft standard will rank wellness hot springs from natural sites to five-star destinations, integrating Thai medicine, local food and herbs.Airport Fee Rise Will Add Just 0.2% to Ticket Costs, Says AOT Chief
Airport Fee Rise Will Add Just 0.2% to Ticket Costs, Says AOT Chief
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Airports of Thailand defends a June increase in international departure charges, offers airlines a payment deferral, and sets out an ambitious Net Zero and infrastructure modernisation roadmapActual investment jump strengthens Thailand’s growth outlook
Actual investment jump strengthens Thailand’s growth outlook
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Thailand’s actual investment rose 18% to 260 billion baht in Q1 2026, as the government pushes BOI Fast Pass and 3% plus GDP growth.Chinese arms suspect likely took excess medication before prison, Corrections says
Chinese arms suspect likely took excess medication before prison, Corrections says
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
The Corrections Department says Chinese detainee Mingchen Sun remains on a ventilator under 24-hour security after falling ill shortly after being admitted to Pattaya Special Prison.