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Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» Although the government has campaigned for road safety during the Songkran festival holiday, traffic accidents from April 10 to 14 have claimed 191 lives, with Bangkok recording the most fatalities.
Summer storm threat expected from April 16-20
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» The Meteorological Department has warned of summer storms expected to affect the upper part of Thailand from Thursday until next Monday.
Culprits behind Kaeng Krachan fire sought
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2026
» Authorities have vowed to track down those responsible for illegal forest encroachment and arson after a wildfire burned more than 1,700 rai of protected watershed forest in Kaeng Krachan National Park recently.
Public transport trips top 10 million over four Songkran days
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» Public transport usage during the Songkran holiday period has exceeded 10 million passenger trips over the first four days, up 1.6% from last year, according to Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel days
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» A total of 154 people have been killed and 705 injured in road accidents across Thailand during the first four days of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran holiday travel, with Bangkok recording the highest cumulative number of fatalities, authorities said on Tuesday.
Loaded fuel tanker flips after driver dozes off
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 14/04/2026
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN - A tanker truck carrying 16,000 litres of fuel flipped on its side in Hua Hin district after the driver admitted falling asleep while he was behind the wheel.
Anutin highlights Songkran's cultural value
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul extended Songkran greetings to Thais worldwide, highlighting the festival as a key cultural asset that can be elevated through the government's soft power strategy.
Checkpoints, drones used to secure Songkran crowds
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/04/2026
» Authorities have stepped up safety measures nationwide as crowds surge into key Songkran hotspots, with Khao San and Silom roads drawing particularly large numbers of revellers.
Motorists warned of stroke risk at the wheel
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned motorists of the risk of stroke while driving, urging them to recognise warning signs and seek medical help immediately.
Songkran traffic death toll reaches 95
Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2026
» Ninety-five people died in road accidents during the first three days of the Songkran holiday, with more than 500 accidents reported as of midnight on Sunday.