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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.
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.
Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delay
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» A cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the object of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours behind schedule.
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.
Accidents fall as 7.8m hit road
Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» More than 7.8 million people used public transport during the first three days of the Songkran holiday and the number of accidents fell significantly, the Ministry of Transport said on Monday.
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.
Courts warn revellers, 'No groping'
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/04/2026
» The Court of Justice has warned Songkran revellers they could face up to 10 years in prison and/or a hefty fine of 200,000 baht if found guilty of physically molesting someone during crowded water fights.
Two border flashpoints reopened to visitors for Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 13/04/2026
» SURIN - The army is allowing public access during Songkran to two strategic points fiercely contested during last year's border war with Cambodia - Ta Kwai ancient temple, which is a cultural heritage site, and nearby Hill 350.
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.