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Fuel-related crime rampant in upper South

Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026

» Thai authorities have uncovered extensive irregularities in fuel transport and storage following nationwide investigations aimed at preventing a fuel shortage linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

THAILAND

Thailand launches ISO 56001 to strengthen innovation-driven competitiveness

Published on 16/04/2026

» Bangkok – Thailand has reached a significant milestone in its transition towards an innovation-driven economy with the launch of ISO 56001:2024, an international standard for innovation management systems, introduced for the first time in the country.

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Unesco could boost fading southern craft

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/04/2026

» In the quiet tambon Phum Riang in Surat Thani, the rhythmic clack of the hand-loom has been the soundtrack of Wanma Nuimeem's life for nearly seven decades. At 79, she is one of the few remaining guardians of the "Ratchawat Khom", an intricate silk pattern that once caught the eye of royalty but now faces the threat of extinction.

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Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/04/2026

» Thailand's Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.

THAILAND

Tourism tops over Songkran

News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026

» The tourism sector is expected to generate more than 30.35 billion baht in revenue during the Songkran holiday, up 6% from last year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), with foreign visitors also making a bigger contribution.

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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.

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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.

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PM wishes nation a happy holiday

Post Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has extended well-wishes to the public for the Songkran holidays, encouraging people to celebrate with family while prioritising safety and responsibility as festivities begin nationwide.

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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.

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One Bangkok Unveils “Sunsational Songkran Festival 2026”

Published on 11/04/2026

» One Bangkok, the global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, has announced its "Summer Oneder 2026" campaign, offering thrilling travel, dining, and shopping experiences. The key highlight is “One Bangkok Sunsational Songkran Festival”, set to reignite the rhythm of life amidst cascading waters and vibrant flora. The city's core will be transformed into an immersive summer water park, blending the exhilaration of water, vivid colours, art, culture, and captivating music. Guests can also anticipate an array of enticing summer promotions and live concerts featuring over 57 of Thailand’s leading artists, performing across six consecutive days, from April 10 to April 15. The event commences with a spectacular opening performance titled “The Awakening of Water”, portraying water as more than a source of joy, but as a vital force of life, the driving energy of the city, and a symbol of renewal.