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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.
Military hosts media visit to refute scam centre claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Thai military officials on Tuesday escorted Thai and foreign media to a border crossing in Surin province to counter allegations of scam centres and ease security concerns along the Thai-Cambodian frontier.
Songkran bus services face cutbacks as fuel costs surge
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Inter-provincial bus and van operators said on Tuesday they would have to reduce services from Thursday onwards if the government refused to offset higher overheads caused by the Mideast war.
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.
Petrol stations may be closed overnight
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Petrol stations may be ordered to close from 10pm to 5am after Songkran, to help conserve fuel, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned on Tuesday.
Russian tour guide arrested
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» PHUKET: Tourist police arrested a Russian national for illegally offering tour services on a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
Siam district unites for Songkran festival 2026
Published on 01/04/2026
» A major collaboration is set to transform the Siam district into a hub for Songkran celebrations, as leading players in Bangkok’s retail and property sectors join forces.
Bangkok Water Festival returns
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 01/04/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the return of the "Bangkok Water Festival 2026", to be held from April 11–15 under the theme "Sanook Sanan Songkran Ban Chan", with a pre-festival launch scheduled for April 4 in Bangkok.
Groups call for tougher booze curbs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Civil groups are calling on the Excise Department to take firm action against vendors selling alcohol in designated water-play zones during the Songkran festival next month.
No guarantee on fuel price cap during Songkran
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/03/2026
» Uncertainty has emerged over whether fuel prices can be capped during next month's Songkran holiday as the Oil Fuel Fund has fallen into a 42-billion-baht deficit.