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WORLD

Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’

Published on 17/04/2026

» Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran peace deal may have been cleared.

WORLD

Latest developments in the Middle East war

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» PARIS (FRANCE) — The latest developments in the Middle East war:

THAILAND

Car trade-in scheme to launch this year with 20,000 quota

Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» The government is set to roll out a car trade-in scheme later this year to encourage motorists to switch to electric and hybrid vehicles, with an initial quota of up to 20,000 units on a first-come, first-served basis, a Finance Ministry source said on Friday.

LEARNING

Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths

Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2026

» The seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.

THAILAND

Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths

Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» The seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.

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.

THAILAND

Scorching heat sparks wave of forest and house fires

Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 17/04/2026

» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - As extremely hot daytime weather exceeding 40°C has been rising steadily for several consecutive days, Nakhon Ratchasima has been met with multiple incidents of forest fires and residential fires across various areas.

THAILAND

ICONSIAM Songkran surpasses expectations, attracts 1.47 million visitors

Published on 17/04/2026

» Bangkok (April 16, 2026) – ICONSIAM’s Songkran celebration has surpassed expectations, welcoming over 1.47 million visitors throughout the six-day festival. The event saw strong growth from both Thai attendees and international tourists, reinforcing Thailand and ICONSIAM as a true global festival landmark.

WORLD

France makes reusable period products free for young women

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» PARIS (FRANCE) - France's social security is to reimburse the cost of reusable menstrual cups and underwear for women under the age of 26 or battling poverty, the government said on Thursday.