This is BAANLYY's Daily News Brief for 29 October 2026. Each section below is one headline from today's social brief, in the same order, with a short summary drawn only from that item and a link to the original source.
Bangkok condo recovery remains a few years away
Bangkok's condo market may need another 2-3 years to return to normal, as developers grapple with a glut, weak purchasing power and declining demand from Chinese buyers.
Source: Bangkok Post
Kumamoto railways restored as infrastructure recovery continues
With 1,073 people still in shelters on October 27, Kumamoto has unveiled draft plans to rebuild residents’ lives and improve disaster resilience.
Source: The Nation Thailand
Thailand hotel closures jump 42% as tourism struggles
Hotel and accommodation business closures in Thailand rose by 42% in the first nine months of 2026, as weaker tourist demand, rising costs and growing competition put pressure on smaller operators. A total of 148 hotel and accommodation businesses registered their closure between January and Sept…
Source: The Thaiger
Thai customer overpays 257 baht for 25 baht product, vendor refuses refund
A Thai woman filed a police complaint against a vendor who allegedly refused to refund an accidental 257 baht transfer for a product costing 25 baht. The woman posted a video showing her confronting the female vendor and attempting to recover the overpayment. She explained that she intended to tr…
Source: The Thaiger
Thailand weighs visa-free entry for Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan
Thailand is considering 15-day visa-free entry for tourists from Mexico, Colombia and Uzbekistan following complaints about visa delays and complicated application procedures. Emirates has complained to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) after encountering around 20 to 30 no-show passengers…
Source: The Thaiger