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Magnitude 6.3 quake rattles Miyagi and halts bullet train services
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
A strong offshore tremor shook northeastern Japan, registering lower 5 in Miyagi and prompting JR East to pause Tohoku Shinkansen services.
Japan weighs extra budget as energy subsidies face higher costs
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Officials say the government may boost reserves to fund summer power and gas support while maintaining gasoline aid amid surging energy prices.
Anutin insists Thailand’s graft checks remain strict, with no offender spared
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand has maintained strict corruption checks, with offenders punished and agencies free to act.
PM opens forum to hear businesses and boost economy
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Anutin says the government will listen to real private-sector needs to support business growth, jobs and Thailand’s economy
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.
R&I Affirms Thailand’s ‘A-’ Rating as Fiscal Buffers Weather Global Energy Storm
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Japan’s leading credit agency maintains a stable outlook for Thailand, praising the ‘Thailand 10 Plus’ strategy and robust international reserves
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.
The price isn’t right — Asia balks as FIFA World Cup TV deals stall
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
FIFA’s expanded 2026 World Cup has doubled the match count, but high broadcast fees leave Thailand and major Asian markets waiting
Committee sets framework for review of Thailand’s Land Bridge project
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The committee will use recent studies as its base, consider updated factors and set up three subcommittees to support the Land Bridge review.