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Regular trade resumes at Sinkhorn checkpoint in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 18/04/2026
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN - Thai authorities have lifted temporary trade restrictions at the Singkhorn border checkpoint, fully restoring cross-border trade with Myanmar in a bid to revitalise the local economy following an easing of recent clashes.
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.
Drivers welcome aid, chafe at rules
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/04/2026
» Crowds of transport operators packed the registration centre in Bangkok as fuel aid opened, expressing relief but also concern over strict conditions amid surging diesel costs.
Pai tourism suffers as haze grips North
Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» Tourist arrivals in Pai have plunged by nearly 90% as hazardous air pollution continues to grip northern Thailand, officials and residents of the town in Mae Hong Son province say.
Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Online Reporters, 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.
Drink-driving cases top 5,800 during Songkran safety campaign
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» There were a total of 5,806 drink-driving cases, accounting for 93% of all traffic-related cases entering the probation system during the seven-day Songkran road safety campaign, with Chiang Mai recording the highest number.
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.
Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 17/04/2026
» Wildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
New push to keep fares low
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2026
» The government has approved a 2.06 billion baht support package for the transport sector, aiming to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, stabilise fares and ease pressure on household living costs.
Songkran in Bangkok draws nearly 5 million revellers
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Almost 5 million people joined Songkran celebrations across Bangkok this year, up 93.4% from last year, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).