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Songkran traffic death toll reaches 95
Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2026
» Ninety-five people died in road accidents during the first three days of the Songkran holiday, with more than 500 accidents reported as of midnight on Sunday.
PM urges Songkran drink-driving crackdown
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for strict enforcement of drink‑driving laws, calling on provincial governors to help cut road casualties during the Thai New Year holiday.
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.
Bangkok heat index in ‘danger’ zone
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The heat index in Bangkok is in the danger zone, with “feels like” temperatures on Thursday ranging between 42 and 51.9 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.
Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance exam
Online Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» A controversy has erupted over the strict rules set for those taking the exam for admission to Matthayom Suksa 4 (Grade 10) at a prestigious Bangkok school after some students had to discard cash in trash bins, raising concerns that some might have no money to travel home.
Ayutthaya police apologise for handling of stroke victim who ‘looked drunk’
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» Police in Ayutthaya have apologised for local officers’ handling of a pickup truck driver who appeared drunk but was found out later to have had a stroke and is now in a coma.
Public warned of uncooked pork after 3 deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026
» Health authorities have alerted the public to be wary of consuming uncooked pork after 49 patients were reported to have contracted Streptococcus suis, with three deaths recorded in the first month of 2026.
Tightened security, alcohol ban ahead of Sunday polls
Online Reporters, Published on 07/02/2026
» Police have stepped up preparations to ensure safety and order during the general election and referendum on Sunday, warning that the sale of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited from 6pm on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday.
Myanmar TikTok star found murdered in Tak forest
Online Reporters, Published on 23/01/2026
» TAK — Police are hunting two suspects over the murder of popular Myanmar TikTok influencer Ko Tin Zaw Htwe, whose body was found concealed in a forest in Mae Sot district.
Drink driving tops list of New Year road violations
Online Reporters, Published on 01/01/2026
» Over 90% of road traffic violations between Dec 30 and Dec 31, 2025, were linked to alcohol consumption, according to recent data. At least one fatality, however, was attributed to improper use of a map application.