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PM urges Songkran drink-driving crackdown
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for strict enforcement of drink‑driving laws, calling on provincial governors to help cut road casualties during the Thai New Year holiday.
Songkran homecoming rush moves to trains as fuel prices skyrocket
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 10/04/2026
» BURI RAM - Due to the surge in fuel prices, many travellers are booking trains to their hometowns ahead of the Songkran holiday. Passenger numbers at Buri Ram Railway Station rose by 30% compared to previous festival periods.
State bus operator freezes fares, deploys 7,700 buses for Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» State-run Transport Co Ltd has pledged to keep fares unchanged through April 19 and deploy more than 7,700 buses to handle the annual Songkran travel rush, assuring passengers there will be no one left stranded.
EXAT waives expressway tolls for Songkran 2026
Published on 08/04/2026
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a temporary toll waiver for the Songkran festival as part of its “Smart Travel Songkran 2026” campaign, which promotes safe and convenient journeys—emphasising that, regardless of departure time, travellers can reach their destinations safely.
A Silent Crisis: The Rise of Homeless Foreign Nationals in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Thailand remains one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. With relaxed visa policies, a relatively low cost of living and social media portraying an easy, carefree lifestyle in cities like Bangkok and Phuket, the country continues to attract visitors from across the globe.
The 1 Revamps Membership, Elevating Loyalty Across Four Tiers for All Lifestyles
Published on 07/04/2026
» The 1, Thailand’s leading loyalty platform under Central Group, has announced a major transformation of its membership programme, reinforcing its commitment to delivering personalised experiences for every customer segment. The newly enhanced structure introduces four membership tiers designed to provide tailored benefits that evolve with members’ lifestyles and spending behaviour.
PM calls for work-from-home amid oil imports vulnerability
Post Reporters, Published on 06/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has advised the private sector to adopt work-from-home measures and support nationwide energy-saving efforts, to weather the energy crisis.
Security agency pickup used in attack on southern MP
Abdullah Benjakat and Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2026
» NARATHIWAT - The driver of the vehicle used to attack a Prachachat Party MP, during which his police escort and driver were wounded, has been arrested in Bangkok. He is the third suspect held, one remains at large.
Tourists 'must be insured' before entering
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2026
» Thailand is pushing for regulations that would require international tourists to obtain accident insurance before entering the country, as rising unpaid medical bills and accident risks place a mounting strain on public healthcare.
Diesel surges past B50/litre
Assawin Pakkawan, Pattanapong Sripiachai and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 05/04/2026
» Diesel prices have surged past 50 baht per litre, pushing up costs across the transport, tourism and agriculture sectors and prompting many Thais to either cancel or scale back their Songkran travel plans.