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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.
People’s Party says new cabinet should tackle energy crisis immediately
Online Reporters, Published on 01/04/2026
» The opposition People’s Party has urged the newly-formed cabinet to act immediately to address the energy crisis and disclose fuel information to reassure the public over potential shortage, warning that the government has no time for a trial period.
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.
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.
Teachers’ swift action averts possible knife attack
Online Reporters, Published on 20/03/2026
» PHATTHALUNG - Students at a primary school in this southern province narrowly escaped a possible knife attack on Friday, thanks to the watchful eyes and swift actions of teachers who locked down classrooms and alerted police after a suspect entered the grounds.
Stricter checks for 5-million-baht withdrawals from April 1
Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» Financial institutions in Thailand will designate any cash withdrawal of 5 million baht or more in a single day as a high‑risk transaction from April 1, 2026, with customers required to provide clear explanations and supporting documents on the source and purpose of the funds.
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.