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Senior monk reprimanded for 'improper' Songkran fun
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 20/04/2026
» KHON KAEN – The assistant abbot of a temple in Muang district has been given a written reprimand after images circulated online showing him joining in Songkran festivities, splashing water and applying powder to a man’s face.
Shangri-La Bangkok celebrates 40 Years of Timeless Luxury
Published on 20/04/2026
» In 2026, Shangri-La Bangkok celebrates four decades of timeless hospitality along the majestic River of Kings, a legacy defined by gracious service, refined experiences, and unforgettable Moments of Joy. This milestone is marked with a year-long celebration of exclusive privileges, from elegant room packages to exceptional dining across the hotel’s signature venues. Guests can enjoy a refined riverside stay with breathtaking views of the Chao Phraya River, complemented by award-winning cuisine and thoughtfully curated experiences designed to help you truly Find Your Shangri-La.
New IC train card for foreign tourists to Japan to go on sale in May
Published on 20/04/2026
» A new prepaid transport IC card for foreign tourists will go on sale in May to facilitate travel across Japan, Pasmo Co, an issuer of a widely used train card in the Tokyo area, has said.
Beijing humanoid half-marathon winner breaks human world record
Published on 20/04/2026
» The winner of a half-marathon held on Sunday in Beijing featuring humanoid robots alongside amateur runners broke the human world record, finishing the race in 50 minutes, 26 seconds, as China showcased its rapid progress in robotics technology.
Pattaya City pushes Koh Lan overhaul
News, Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 20/04/2026
» Pattaya City is advancing infrastructure and environmental projects on Koh Lan, aiming to transform the island into a sustainable tourism spot.
Spectre of stagflation haunts Thailand
Business, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is increasingly seen as fragile now that the Songkran holiday has come to an end, as price freezes on energy and other products are discontinued.
Crypto push undermines US power
Oped, Published on 20/04/2026
» The Ouroboros, the ancient image of a serpent devouring its own tail, has long symbolised self-defeating strategies. It is thus an apt metaphor for US President Donald Trump's current policies. His reckless and illegal war against Iran is the clearest example, but his administration's enthusiastic embrace of crypto currencies represents a subtler, slower-burning expression of the same self-destructive tendency.
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade
AFP, Published on 18/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.
19 Chinese arrested in online gambling bust
Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2026
» Nineteen Chinese men have been arrested following a police raid on a luxury house in Sai Mai district of Bangkok which was used as a base for online gambling operations targeting customers in their home country.
Cancelled flights dent outbound market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2026
» Flight cancellations could result in a 15-20% year-on-year decrease in overall outbound trips during the low season, and a 10% decline for the full year.