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19 Chinese arrested in online gambling bust
Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2026
» Nineteen Chinese men have been arrested following a police raid on a luxury house in Sai Mai district of Bangkok which was used as a base for online gambling operations targeting customers in their home country.
LGBTQ+ still face much hardship
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/04/2026
» Celebrations swept across Asia when Thai drag performer Tharathep "Gawdland" Thaweephon, 24, won during the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World, becoming the programme's first Asian champion.
Youth-led animation project teaches children self-protection
Published on 18/04/2026
» BANGKOK: A Thai youth-led initiative is using animation to help young children understand how to protect themselves from sexual abuse, an issue experts say often goes unreported, particularly among very young victims.
Famed Khao Yai tiger dies of natural causes
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A male Indochinese tiger known as “Sri Kosa”, a key figure in Thailand’s wild tiger population, has died of natural causes in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai forest complex, researchers have confirmed.
"Central’s Songkran Hits Record 15M Visitors, Boosting Thailand’s Global Festival Status."
Published on 17/04/2026
» Central shopping centres, operated by Central Pattana, have set a new benchmark for Thailand’s Songkran celebrations, drawing an all-time high of over 15 million participants nationwide. Reinforcing its position as Thailand’s No.1 Songkran destination for consecutive years, the company has elevated the traditional Thai New Year into a world-class festival through “Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2026” and “centralwOrld Songkran Fest 2026.” Transforming its shopping centres into global celebration destinations, Central Pattana seamlessly blends Thai cultural heritage with large-scale entertainment, featuring more than 400 artists and delivering Thailand’s most comprehensive and spectacular Songkran experience in the country.
Central’s Songkran Hits Record 15M Visitors, Boosting Thailand’s Global Festival Status.
Published on 17/04/2026
» Central shopping centres, operated by Central Pattana, have set a new benchmark for Thailand’s Songkran celebrations, drawing an all-time high of over 15 million participants nationwide. Reinforcing its position as Thailand’s No.1 Songkran destination for consecutive years, the company has elevated the traditional Thai New Year into a world-class festival through “Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2026” and “centralwOrld Songkran Fest 2026.” Transforming its shopping centres into global celebration destinations, Central Pattana seamlessly blends Thai cultural heritage with large-scale entertainment, featuring more than 400 artists and delivering Thailand’s most comprehensive and spectacular Songkran experience in the country.
SN Group reshapes “Water Experience” at ICONSIAM THAICONIC SONGKRAN 2026
Published on 17/04/2026
» SN Group, Thailand’s integrated water management specialist, has partnered with ICONSIAM to create a spectacular “water experience” at ICONSIAM THAICONIC SONGKRAN 2026: Splashing Fun, Happiness and Thai New Year Blessings. Held from April 10 to 15 at River Park, ICONSIAM, the event marks one of the country’s flagship Songkran celebrations.
ICONSIAM Songkran surpasses expectations, attracts 1.47 million visitors
Published on 17/04/2026
» Bangkok (April 16, 2026) – ICONSIAM’s Songkran celebration has surpassed expectations, welcoming over 1.47 million visitors throughout the six-day festival. The event saw strong growth from both Thai attendees and international tourists, reinforcing Thailand and ICONSIAM as a true global festival landmark.
Policy viability under scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2026
» Analysts have expressed caution over the feasibility of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "Five Pillars" policy roadmap, unveiled under the slogan "Promises Delivered," citing a lack of clearly differentiated initiatives, the absence of a "signature" policy, and the lack of an explicit commitment to constitutional amendments.
UK pushes digital trade ties
News, Published on 14/04/2026
» The United Kingdom is looking to expand cooperation with Thailand in digital technology, covering trade and innovation, says Martin Kent, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, during a recent visit to Thailand.