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Songkran in Bangkok draws nearly 5 million revellers
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Almost 5 million people joined Songkran celebrations across Bangkok this year, up 93.4% from last year, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities.
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.
Summer storms threaten 7 northeastern, eastern provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Four northeastern provinces and three in the East are at high risk of summer storms that could unleash rain and strong winds before they move on to other areas including Greater Bangkok, the Meteorological Department warned on Thursday.
Governors ordered to prepare for summer storms, tackle haze
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Ministry of Interior has instructed provincial governors in the North, Northeast and Central Plains to prepare contingency plans for summer storms forecast between Thursday and next Monday, while maintaining intensive measures to tackle haze and dust pollution.
Chao Phraya boats to cut fares by one baht from Friday
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» Starting Friday, fares for all Chao Phraya boat services will be reduced by one baht following a four-baht drop in diesel prices to 44.45 baht per litre.
86 tonnes of waste collected from Songkran venues in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» Bangkok collected 86.32 tonnes of waste during the Songkran Festival on Monday, the first day major venues across the city held water-splashing activities.
Summer storms expected across Thailand through early next week
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Meteorological Department warns of summer storm threats in most parts of Thailand, including Greater Bangkok, from Thursday until next Monday.
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.