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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.
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.
South Korean airlines make changes to Thai flights
Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2026
» Jet fuel hikes have forced South Korean no-frills airlines to adjust or in some cases suspend flights to Thai destinations as the Middle East war continues to bite into the aviation sector.
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.
Diesel prices to drop 2.14 baht a litre nationwide
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Thailand will slash pump prices for diesel by 2.14 baht a litre from Thursday, offering motorists and businesses immediate relief after the government approved an overhaul of refinery pricing to ease household costs and shore up the heavily indebted Oil Fuel Fund.
Diesel refining margin cut to drop price by 2.14 baht
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan, in his capacity as chairman of the Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac), has ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins aimed at lowering retail fuel prices by about 2.14 baht per litre, with the measure expected to take effect on Thursday.
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.
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.
Senator to grill health agency over hospital debt
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2026
» The chair of the Senate health committee plans to scrutinise the finances of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) during debate on the government's policy statement to parliament on April 9-10.