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PM urges Songkran drink-driving crackdown
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for strict enforcement of drink‑driving laws, calling on provincial governors to help cut road casualties during the Thai New Year holiday.
Chiang Mai moat ‘safe for Songkran splashing’
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 10/04/2026
» CHIANG MAI — Water quality in the moat in this northern city is safe for Songkran revellers to splash in but not good enough for drinking, Chiang Mai Mayor Assanee Buranupakorn said on Friday.
ATOD International Dance Competition 2026
Published on 10/04/2026
» The ATOD International Dance Competition 2026 was proudly supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education, the Government Lottery Office, and The Australian Teachers of Dancing International (ATODI). The competition was held in honour of the Royal Trophy graciously bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The event was organised under the leadership of Dr. Mom Luang Preeyapun Sridhavat, President of the ATOD Children and Youth Development Association, with the generous support of numerous partners, including Sansha Bangkok, Tao Kae Noi Food & Marketing Public Company Limited, Sikarin Hospital, Channel 3 Thailand, Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music, The Agency College Recruit (AR), Singapore Ballet, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Marlupi Dance Academy, Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd., and Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, together with more than 90 international dance institutions worldwide.
Songkran homecoming rush moves to trains as fuel prices skyrocket
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 10/04/2026
» BURI RAM - Due to the surge in fuel prices, many travellers are booking trains to their hometowns ahead of the Songkran holiday. Passenger numbers at Buri Ram Railway Station rose by 30% compared to previous festival periods.
“KUDTHAI 2026”: Sukhumvit–Song Wat highlight Thai culture, tourism and local goods
Published on 10/04/2026
» BANGKOK – To celebrate Songkran festival 2026, The Mall Group led by Gourmet Market, Gourmet Eats and EM District joins forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Samphanthawong district, Made in Songwat and leading private sector partners to present “KUDTHAI 2026” and “Songwat Kudthai 2026.”
TIDLOR Appoints Athitaya Phoonwathu as Managing Director to Drive Quality Growth
Published on 10/04/2026
» Tidlor Holdings Public Company Limited, or Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR) (the “Group”), announced that the Board of Directors’ Special Meeting No. 3/2026, held on 9 April 2026, resolved to appoint Mrs. Athitaya Phoonwathu as Managing Director of the Group and Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited (a subsidiary). The appointment is currently subject to approval from relevant regulatory authorities. In the interim, to ensure leadership continuity, the Board has appointed Mrs. Athitaya as Acting Managing Director, effective from 9 April 2026 onward, to oversee the Group’s strategic operations and drive quality and sustainable growth.
Bodies of three Thai crew to be repatriated before Songkran, says Julapun
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» The bodies of three Thai crew members of the MV Mayuree Naree, who lost their lives in an attack on the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be repatriated to Thailand in time for Songkran, said Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
N3Con 2026: Harnessing AI responsibly in an era of media reinvention
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» The 16th edition of the New.Now.Next Media Conference (N3Con), hosted by the Asia Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA-Asia), will take place from May 21–23 at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. The event also marks the 30th anniversary of AAJA's Asia Chapter.
“heygoody.com” Wins Two Major Regional Awards
Published on 10/04/2026
» “heygoody.com”, the digital insurance brokerage platform operated by Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR), has announced a significant milestone by winning two prestigious awards at the IIC Asia Awards 2026, a leading regional platform recognising innovation and excellence in the insurance industry. They include the Data & Analytics Visionary Award and the Women in Insurance Leadership Award. These honours reflect heygoody.com outstanding achievements in both organisational innovation and transformative leadership within Thailand’s insurance brokerage industry, with a genuine focus on understanding consumers.
ASA Architect Expo 2026: Global Architects Explore AI and Creativity at ASA International Forum
Published on 10/04/2026
» As artificial intelligence reshapes our daily lives, professionals across all sectors are compelled to adapt. The architectural and design community is no exception as it is currently undergoing a transformation to harmonise traditional expertise with cutting-edge technology. This shift seeks a vital balance between human wisdom, creativity, and the innovative power of AI to elevate our economy, society, and overall quality of life.