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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).
Songkran road accidents and injuries down 20% from a year ago
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Traffic accidents and injuries over the first six “dangerous days” of the Songkran holiday were down by 20% from the same period a year ago, while fatalities declined by 6.5%, according to data released on Thursday.
Blaze tears through crucial Australian refinery
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» GEELONG, Australia - Columns of fire engulfed a crucial Australian oil refinery after a chain of explosions, authorities said on Thursday as they warned of disruptions to domestic fuel supply.
Chinese tanker retreats twice from US' Hormuz blockade in 48 hours
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/04/2026
» A fully laden Chinese tanker has twice turned back from the US blockade of traffic leaving Iranian ports, despite setting off from the United Arab Emirates.
Phuket arrests tourist for graffiti
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/04/2026
» PHUKET: Police have arrested a Portuguese tourist for spray painting a religious site, while seven French tourists were detained for disorderly Songkran water play.
Salesforce sees rising shift towards agentic enterprises
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/04/2026
» Businesses are accelerating their transformation to "agentic enterprises" to drive stronger outcomes, enhance competitiveness and productivity, and deliver better customer experiences amid a volatile economic environment, according to artificial intelligence (AI)-based customer relationship management firm Salesforce.
Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» Although the government has campaigned for road safety during the Songkran festival holiday, traffic accidents from April 10 to 14 have claimed 191 lives, with Bangkok recording the most fatalities.
Big biker rider dies after plunging into canal in Pathum Thani
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» A big bike rider was killed after losing control on a curve and crashing into a barrier on an overpass in Thanyaburi district of Pathum Thani province late Tuesday night, plunging into a canal and drowning, police said.
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.
Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume
Reuters, Published on 15/04/2026
» TOKYO: Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.