Thailand’s exports grew at the slowest pace in nearly a year in August due to the impact of US tariffs, which is expected to be more pronounced from September to December, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Phuket’s condo and villa market cooled markedly in the first half of 2025, with both new launches and sales contracting by more than 50% from the same period in 2024, after two consecutive years of peak new supply in 2023–24.

A section of Samsen Road in front of Vajira Hospital subsided on Wednesday morning, forming a large hole about 50 metres deep. No injuries were reported.

The Senate has formally rejected the government’s draft bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing serious concerns over social impact, economic disruption and national security.

New condo supply launched in Bangkok in the third quarter of 2025 continued to slow, while projects priced more than 30% below market levels recorded strong sales, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.

In Japan’s ramen-loving heartland, researchers have stirred the pot with a study suggesting that slurping down the beloved noodle dish three or more times a week might carry health risks.