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From festivity to fiscal strain
Published on 18/04/2026
» As the festive haze of Songkran dissipates, Thailand has entered a far more sobering phase — one defined not by celebration but by tightening household budgets, rising fuel costs and growing unease over economic stability.
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.
"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.
Korean police raid factory where Thai worker was injured by air gun
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» South Korean police have seized evidence from a factory where a Thai worker was seriously injured by a high-pressure air gun allegedly fired by his boss.
Thailand backs energy drive
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026
» Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to regional energy co-operation under the Asia Zero Emission Community (Azec), endorsing “Azec 2.0” to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate the transition to clean energy.
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.
South Korea mulls aid to Thai worker injured by air gun
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/04/2026
» South Korea is considering support for an undocumented Thai worker injured by an air gun allegedly fired by his boss when he was at work in a factory and is still hospitalised in the East Asian country.
N3Con 2026: Harnessing AI responsibly in an era of media reinvention
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» The 16th edition of the New.Now.Next Media Conference (N3Con), hosted by the Asia Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA-Asia), will take place from May 21–23 at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The event also marks the 30th anniversary of AAJA's Asia Chapter.
2025 Asia CEO Summit & Award Ceremony honours top brands and business leaders in Asian
Published on 09/04/2026
» Influential Brands LLP and Neo Target Co., Ltd. hosted the “2025 Asia CEO Summit & Award Ceremony” on March 28, 2026, marking the ninth consecutive year of the event and reaffirming its role as a regional platform recognising leading brands and business figures.