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Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
Published on 27/04/2026
» Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good.
Nation prepares for long, hot dry season
Business, Published on 27/04/2026
» The likelihood of a "super El Niño" poses a serious threat to Thailand's agricultural sector, particularly rice production, potentially increasing food security risks.
Visa change misses mark
News, Editorial, Published on 27/04/2026
» The government's plan to cut visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 is more than a routine policy adjustment. The U-turn exposes a deeper uncertainty at the heart of its tourism strategy.
Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests
Published on 26/04/2026
» Two gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning.
Govt plans 4,000 baht aid rollout
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2026
» The government's new "Thai Help Thai Plus" subsidy programme is expected to be submitted to the cabinet in May and rolled out in June, with each eligible participant receiving 1,000 baht per month for four months, totalling 4,000 baht.
LTFT warns govt on oil supply issues
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2026
» The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) has urged the government to urgently address alleged irregularities in the oil supply chain, warning that fuel may be disappearing before reaching consumers, with potential losses estimated at up to 16 billion baht.
Thailand pushes plan to get 300,000 EVs on the road
News, Published on 25/04/2026
» The Ministry of Transport is preparing an action plan to boost EV adoption by 300,000 vehicles, supported by tax incentives and a car trade-in scheme.
CP, NTT Docomo unite on marketing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/04/2026
» NTT Docomo Global, a subsidiary of Japan's leading mobile and digital services provider NTT Docomo, is partnering with Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's Ascend Commerce to outline their collaboration on marketing solutions in Thailand via the Amaze super-app.
NBTC rejects internet TV alert system
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/04/2026
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has dismissed a proposal to deploy an emergency alert system via internet-based TV set-top boxes, citing concerns over unequal coverage and potential discrimination in funding allocation.
Southern hotels wary of low season
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2026
» Hotel operators in the South are bracing for losses during the low season, mainly attributed to war in the Middle East causing sluggish demand and flight cancellations.