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The morning after Bangkok's biggest Songkran yet
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 18/04/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand projected 30.3 billion baht in Songkran revenue this year, up 6% from 2025 and released the number with the kind of confidence that comes from having done the work. The production at Benchakitti Park, the coordinated Silom closure, the S2O headliners on Ratchadaphisek, the international press coverage -- none of it was accidental. Bangkok did not stumble into becoming one of the world's most-watched festival destinations. It applied for the job and this year the application was approved at scale.
PP's fate in hands of Supreme Court
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/04/2026
» Progress of the legal case against 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs involved in a proposed amendment of Section 112 of the criminal code -- the lese-majeste law -- is heating up an already simmering political atmosphere.
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.
How Rodtang’s contract war with ONE Championship spiralled into crisis – and still threatens a fresh twist before Tokyo
Nick Atkin, Published on 17/04/2026
» Twelve months ago, Rodtang Jitmuangnon looked untouchable.
Pope visits Cameroon city hit by post-vote protest deaths
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» DOUALA - Pope Leo XIV will offer mass on Friday in Cameroon's economic capital Douala, the biggest event of a visit marked by his calls for peace and spat with US President Donald Trump.
ONE Championship files US$17 million lawsuit against Rodtang but Takeru fight ‘still on’
Nick Atkin, Published on 16/04/2026
» ONE Championship says its lawsuit against Rodtang Jitmuangnon in Thailand is seeking damages of up to 542 million baht (around US$17 million), but the promotion also insists his rematch with Takeru Segawa remains on course to headline ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo.
Pope to visit Cameroon conflict zone under high security
AFP, Published on 16/04/2026
» BAMENDA, Cameroon - Pope Leo XIV was expected to pray for peace on Thursday in Cameroon’s troubled northwest region, plagued by a near decade-long separatist insurgency.
Pope no pushover
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/04/2026
» Re: "Trump 'not a big fan' of Leo", (World, April 14)
Pope to urge peace in Cameroon's conflict zone
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» YAOUNDé — Pope Leo XIV is to arrive in Cameroon on Wednesday, the second stage of an African tour shadowed by insults from United States President Donald Trump and suicide attacks in Algeria on his first day.
ONE Championship starts legal action against Rodtang as contract row escalates two weeks before Takeru rematch
Nick Atkin, Published on 15/04/2026
» The contract dispute between ONE Championship and Rodtang Jitmuangnon has exploded into open warfare, casting fresh doubt over whether his rematch with Takeru Segawa will go ahead as planned at ONE Samurai 1.