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THAILAND

Trat reports surge in arrivals despite global turmoil

News, JAKKRIT WAEWKLAIHONG, Published on 13/04/2026

» The eastern province of Trat recently reported a 34% surge in tourist arrivals despite concerns about energy prices and the war in the Middle East, said the Trat Office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

THAILAND

Songkran revellers undeterred by heat

Evie Richardson, Published on 13/04/2026

» Tourists in the capital are grappling with searing heat and sensory overload as the city braces for the annual Songkran festival, with temperatures climbing and crowds expected to swell in the days ahead.

THAILAND

PP calls for relief as oil price surges

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2026

» The People's Party (PP) has called for broader and more transparent relief measures to address surging oil prices, arguing the government's current response offers limited short-term support and leaves key sectors exposed amid mounting economic strain.

THAILAND

Academic welcomes tougher penalties for booze violations

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/04/2026

» A new amendment to the alcohol control law is being hailed by an academic as a significant step toward international standards, introducing tougher penalties for selling to minors and intoxicated individuals, alongside expanded civil liability for vendors.

THAILAND

Dems deputy quits to join trade role

Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026

» Werapong Prapha has stepped down from his position as deputy leader of the Democrat Party, announcing he will assume the role of Thai Trade Representative, leading negotiations with the European Union.

THAILAND

Abhisit urges party deputy to resign

Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026

» Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, said on Sunday deputy party leader Werapong Prapha should resign from both his party position and membership if he accepts a political appointment as an adviser to the commerce minister.

THAILAND

Revellers forgo water, discharge fire extinguisher on Walking Street

To: Amporn Sangkaew), Published on 12/04/2026

» PATTAYA - Two foreigners discharged a fire extinguisher, instead of just splashing water, during Songkran celebrations in the middle of Walking Street, allegedly causing damage and creating a public disturbance, in the early hours of Sunday.

THAILAND

Rak Chart Party asks Unesco for stricter heritage scrutiny

Online Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026

» The Rak Chart Party has delivered a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) headquarters in Paris calling for greater rigor in the organisation’s World Heritage registration process, to prevent what it described as the distortion or misappropriation of cultural origins.

THAILAND

Energy minister will not side with 'oil hoarders'

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026

» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan warns the government will take tough action against oil hoarding, adding he has never bowed to business interests and that anyone found stockpiling fuel will face severe legal consequences, even if they are wealthy.

THAILAND

Fuel prices cut before Songkran

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026

» Fuel supplies will remain adequate throughout the Songkran holiday, while retail oil prices were set to fall from Saturday after the Oil Fuel Fund Executive Committee approved cuts to levy rates, Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said.