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Central’s Songkran Hits Record 15M Visitors, Boosting Thailand’s Global Festival Status.
Published on 17/04/2026
» Central shopping centres, operated by Central Pattana, have set a new benchmark for Thailand’s Songkran celebrations, drawing an all-time high of over 15 million participants nationwide. Reinforcing its position as Thailand’s No.1 Songkran destination for consecutive years, the company has elevated the traditional Thai New Year into a world-class festival through “Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2026” and “centralwOrld Songkran Fest 2026.” Transforming its shopping centres into global celebration destinations, Central Pattana seamlessly blends Thai cultural heritage with large-scale entertainment, featuring more than 400 artists and delivering Thailand’s most comprehensive and spectacular Songkran experience in the country.
SN Group reshapes “Water Experience” at ICONSIAM THAICONIC SONGKRAN 2026
Published on 17/04/2026
» SN Group, Thailand’s integrated water management specialist, has partnered with ICONSIAM to create a spectacular “water experience” at ICONSIAM THAICONIC SONGKRAN 2026: Splashing Fun, Happiness and Thai New Year Blessings. Held from April 10 to 15 at River Park, ICONSIAM, the event marks one of the country’s flagship Songkran celebrations.
Latest developments in the Middle East war
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) — The latest developments in the Middle East war:
British PM again under fire over ex-envoy to US appointment
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» LONDON - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to quit on Friday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as envoy to Washington, after it emerged the veteran politician had failed security vetting.
World Economic Forum Selects Bitkub Group CEO “Topp Jirayut” as Young Global Leader 2026
Published on 17/04/2026
» Joining a Network of Global Changemakers That Counts Macron, Zuckerberg, and Jack Ma Among Its Alumni
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.
Counterfeit MSG operation busted
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» PATHUM THANI - Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has dismantled a major network producing and distributing counterfeit monosodium glutamate (MSG), arresting seven suspects and seizing more than 24,918 items.
10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of 'violations'
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» BEIRUT (LEBANON) - A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even as the Lebanese army warned of "a number of violations" in the area.
Thailand steps up Bangkok 2030 Youth Olympics bid
Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» Thailand has stepped up efforts to secure hosting rights for the Youth Olympic Games 2030, with key agencies aligning preparations ahead of an inspection visit by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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.