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New push to keep fares low
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2026
» The government has approved a 2.06 billion baht support package for the transport sector, aiming to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, stabilise fares and ease pressure on household living costs.
Songkran just the tonic amid Mideast ructions
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Songkran festival has played a crucial role in supporting and reviving the economy during a period of energy-related uncertainty, with expectations rising for further stimulus measures to sustain momentum, an academic said.
Songkran train trips top 540,000 so far
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» A total of 542,000 people opted to travel by train during the Songkran holiday from last Friday to Wednesday, with additional trains running to ease the return rush until Friday, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues
Published on 16/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - Thailand faces slower growth this year due to the Iran war and there are almost "no limits" to worst-case economic scenarios if the conflict continues, a senior Bank of Thailand official told Reuters.
Gloomy outlook for Michelin-listed eateries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/04/2026
» Michelin-listed restaurant operators expect a gloomy outlook for the dining business this year, hampered by sluggish spending and surging energy costs.
Iran war's financial toll runs deep
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 16/04/2026
» The ripple effects of the 2026 US–Israel war against Iran are being felt far beyond the geopolitical stage. In Thailand, the consequences arrive not as headlines, but as adjustments in everyday life with postponed plans and mounting worries.
Public transport trips top 10 million over four Songkran days
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» Public transport usage during the Songkran holiday period has exceeded 10 million passenger trips over the first four days, up 1.6% from last year, according to Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel days
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» A total of 154 people have been killed and 705 injured in road accidents across Thailand during the first four days of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran holiday travel, with Bangkok recording the highest cumulative number of fatalities, authorities said on Tuesday.
Voluntary enlistment in Thai military up 22%
Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» Nearly 50,000 men volunteered to enlist in the military this year, an increase of 22% from a year earlier, the Royal Thai Army said, signalling a new trend and growing public trust.
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.