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THAILAND

Smugglers abandon 500kg of meth near Mekong River

Pattanapong Sripiachai, Published on 25/04/2026

» NAKHON PHANOM - Authorities have seized 500 kilogrammes of premium-grade crystal methamphetamine with the “Golden Flying Horse” logo, abandoned by fleeing smugglers beside the Mekong River in this northeastern province.

THAILAND

Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews

Online Reporters, Published on 25/04/2026

» Bangkok City Hall has hailed the installation of footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and say more are being added citywide.

THAILAND

Pheu Thai at a crossroads

Published on 25/04/2026

» The Pheu Thai Party finds itself at a pivotal crossroads as it attempts to rebuild momentum after a bruising electoral setback, with its prime ministerial candidate, Yodchanan Wongsawat, now positioned — somewhat uneasily — as the public face of a party in transition.

OPINION

China mediates Thai-Cambodia rift with dialogue

News, Yang Yue & Han Zhili, Published on 25/04/2026

» Following the escalation of the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict in mid-2025, China has made continuous mediation efforts to build peace between the two countries.

LIFE

Coachella 2026 cost how much?

Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 25/04/2026

» A general admission ticket to Coachella 2026 started at US$549 (about 17,750 baht), and that was before the shuttle pass, the camping fee, the service charges, the flight to Southern California and the accommodation in a region where budget motels were running $600 a night during festival weekend. On the secondary market, a single GA ticket hit $5,263. On-site, a latte cost $17 and an order of fries $28, and around 60% of attendees bought their original tickets on a payment plan. The conversation about whether Coachella has priced out its own audience has been running for years, and this April it got noticeably louder.

LIFE

The paradox of plenty

Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/04/2026

» Most Thai people are familiar with the saying the Kingdom has abundant fish in its rivers and rice in its fields. Additionally, the Kitchen of the World campaign had led people to believe the country has a surplus of food. However, ironically, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council revealed that 6.2 million Thais suffer from malnutrition. These people mostly belong to low-income households with limited access to nutritious and safe food.

THAILAND

Birth registration fraud ring busted in Korat

Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 24/04/2026

» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A municipal mayor has uncovered a birth registration fraud scheme in which at least 27 “grey Chinese” were falsely registered as being born in Thailand, allegedly in exchange for bribes paid to a local official.

THAILAND

One officer wounded by roadside bomb in Pattani 

Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026

» One naval officer has been injured after a roadside bomb struck a navy task force vehicle on a highway in Yaring district, Pattani province on Friday afternoon.

WORLD

Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts

AFP, Published on 24/04/2026

» TOKYO - Tokyo's metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said on Friday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the Middle East War.

LIFE

Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 24-30

Guru, Guru writers, Published on 24/04/2026

» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.