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Songkran in Bangkok draws nearly 5 million revellers
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Almost 5 million people joined Songkran celebrations across Bangkok this year, up 93.4% from last year, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Almost 10 million speed pills seized from Phetchabun drug network
Published on 16/04/2026
» Police have seized nearly 9.6 million methamphetamine pills and arrested three suspects in a raid on a rented house in Uthai district of Ayutthaya province.
Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities.
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.
Phuket arrests tourist for graffiti
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/04/2026
» PHUKET: Police have arrested a Portuguese tourist for spray painting a religious site, while seven French tourists were detained for disorderly Songkran water play.
Russia to plug fertiliser gap
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/04/2026
» Thailand plans to purchase up to 2 million tonnes of Russian urea fertiliser annually following bilateral talks to expand agricultural trade cooperation.
Thais seek help from Oman
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/04/2026
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has travelled to Oman to seek assistance in securing safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.