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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.
U-Tapao plan eyes 3m travellers a year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» The launch of the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Airport City (EECa) development plan aims to transform U-Tapao into a new aviation hub capable of handling three million passengers annually.
Eastern border crossings to stay shut for now: PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2026
» Border crossings in Trat and Chanthaburi will remain closed, with no diplomatic talks or timeline set for reopening, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Songkran just the tonic amid Mideast ructions
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Songkran festival has played a crucial role in supporting and reviving the economy during a period of energy-related uncertainty, with expectations rising for further stimulus measures to sustain momentum, an academic said.
Thai navy denies border reopening claims
Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has denied claims it will reopen Chanthaburi‑Trat border crossings to Cambodia, saying no such policy exists and there is no urgency to do so.
Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026
» Thailand's Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
Summer storms expected across Thailand through early next week
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Meteorological Department warns of summer storm threats in most parts of Thailand, including Greater Bangkok, from Thursday until next Monday.
Tourism tops over Songkran
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The tourism sector is expected to generate more than 30.35 billion baht in revenue during the Songkran holiday, up 6% from last year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), with foreign visitors also making a bigger contribution.
Anutin highlights Songkran's cultural value
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul extended Songkran greetings to Thais worldwide, highlighting the festival as a key cultural asset that can be elevated through the government's soft power strategy.