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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).
PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rollout
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Wednesday that the government is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East while stressing the need for prudent energy management to ensure stability, despite Thailand facing no immediate fuel shortages.
Policy statement lacks heart and clarity, says Abhisit
Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday delivered a scathing critique of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s policy statement, accusing the government of lacking clarity, substance and empathy for the public, while failing to address pressing security and economic challenges.
Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m visitors, hits sales target
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand’s largest annual book show attracted more than 1.3 million visitors over 12 days and generated total sales of 534 million baht, meeting organisers’ targets despite global economic headwinds.
PM warns fuel may be expensive, in short supply
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2026
» The government will cut fuel and electricity prices through price restructuring, though supplies may remain costly and occasionally tight, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said late Monday night.
Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
Democrats’ Korn slams ‘stealth’ diesel hike
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Democrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has strongly criticised the government for what he described as a covert increase in diesel prices, warning that continued policy missteps could push prices to as high as 50 baht per litre.
New dinosaur fossil named after South Korean cartoon
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» South Korea’s first dinosaur fossil find in 15 years has been named "Doolysaurus huhmin", a name influenced by the country’s iconic children’s cartoon dinosaur.
Consumer product prices capped but fuel costs will rise
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» The government is capping prices of essential consumer products while confirming that there is enough fuel for vehicles and electricity generation, but their prices will have to rise due to increasing costs in global markets.