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Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2026
» The seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.
Ferry to Koh Larn sinks after hitting pier
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2026
» Panic briefly gripped passengers when a three‑deck ferry struck a pier structure while docking at Koh Larn on Wednesday, causing it to partially sink. All on board escaped unharmed.
Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok ended Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office.
Cat unfairly blamed for 7-hour train delay
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» A cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the target of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours late.
Chinese man arrested at Bangkok airport after in-flight thefts
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2026
» A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft for allegedly stealing money on a flight to Bangkok from Vientiane, authorities said on Tuesday.
Songkran road toll at 71 after two days
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/04/2026
» Seventy-one people were killed and 317 others injured in traffic accidents during the first two days of the Songkran festival holiday period.
Bubble tea binge helps Thai man dodge draft
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/04/2026
» A Thai man has gone viral after being rejected for mandatory military service due to obesity, the result of a deliberate bubble tea binge.
36 Chinese held in raid on Pattaya after-hours club
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/04/2026
» Police took 36 Chinese people into custody for drug tests and immigration checks after raiding a party at an after-hours club in Pattaya early Thursday morning.
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/04/2026
» Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.
Petrol stations may be closed overnight
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/04/2026
» Petrol stations may be ordered to close from 10pm to 5am after Songkran, to help conserve fuel, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned on Tuesday.