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Summer storms hit provinces, more likely until Monday
Prasit Tangprasert, Pattanapong Sipiachai, Manit Sanubboon and Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2026
» Heavy summer storms hit several Thai provinces on Friday, damaging homes and buildings. Forecasters on Saturday issued another storm warning effective until Monday.
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.
Negotiations with Cambodia 'must follow protocol'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/04/2026
» Thailand is ready to enter negotiations with Cambodia over border issues but talks must follow proper procedures and mutual readiness, including the formation of Thailand's Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) team, said Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Scorching heat sparks wave of forest and house fires
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 17/04/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - As extremely hot daytime weather exceeding 40°C has been rising steadily for several consecutive days, Nakhon Ratchasima has been met with multiple incidents of forest fires and residential fires across various areas.
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.
Govt pushes pro-active policy to boost homeownership
Published on 16/04/2026
» Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is advancing a more proactive housing policy aimed at expanding access to affordable homes, particularly for low-income and vulnerable groups.
Songkran train trips top 540,000 so far
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» A total of 542,000 people opted to travel by train during the Songkran holiday from last Friday to Wednesday, with additional trains running to ease the return rush until Friday, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
Bangkok promotes Songkran water gun recycling
Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Songkran revellers are being encouraged to donate their water guns for plastic recycling at nine locations in Bangkok, most of them at popular shopping malls, this coming Sunday, City Hall said on Thursday.
Songkran road accidents and injuries down 20% from a year ago
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Traffic accidents and injuries over the first six “dangerous days” of the Songkran holiday were down by 20% from the same period a year ago, while fatalities declined by 6.5%, according to data released on Thursday.