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LIFE

Your horoscope for April 17-23

Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 17/04/2026

» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

THAILAND

Drink-driving cases top 5,800 during Songkran safety campaign

Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» There were a total of 5,806 drink-driving cases, accounting for 93% of all traffic-related cases entering the probation system during the seven-day Songkran road safety campaign, with Chiang Mai recording the highest number.

BUSINESS

Trump brushes off high fuel costs as ‘fake’ in economic speech

New York Times, Published on 17/04/2026

» LAS VEGAS — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed high fuel costs amid his war with Iran, claiming that the economic damage inflicted by the war was much less severe than expected.

OPINION

When will the IMF ever learn?

Oped, Published on 16/04/2026

» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.

LEARNING

Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants

Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026

» The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok ended Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office.  

THAILAND

Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants

Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026

» The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok wrapped up Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office.  

WORLD

Care centre offers path back to hope

Published on 15/04/2026

» Rio de Janeiro: In a city where homelessness and drug addiction often intersect, a growing network of psychosocial care centres is reshaping lives and restoring dignity.

THAILAND

Checkpoints, drones used to secure Songkran crowds

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/04/2026

» Authorities have stepped up safety measures nationwide as crowds surge into key Songkran hotspots, with Khao San and Silom roads drawing particularly large numbers of revellers.

THAILAND

Songkran traffic death toll reaches 95

Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2026

» Ninety-five people died in road accidents during the first three days of the Songkran holiday, with more than 500 accidents reported as of midnight on Sunday.

THAILAND

Academic backs solar push but urges aid for poor

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/04/2026

» The government's push to promote clean energy with soft loans and tax incentives for solar installations are a "golden opportunity" to accelerate the country's transition towards renewables, an academic says.