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THAILAND

Pattaya City pushes Koh Lan overhaul

News, Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 20/04/2026

» Pattaya City is advancing infrastructure and environmental projects on Koh Lan, aiming to transform the island into a sustainable tourism spot.

THAILAND

Push to sell low-cost goods goes mobile

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/04/2026

» The Department of Provincial Administration has ordered provincial and district officials nationwide to support the deployment of 3,800 mobile "Pum-Puang" vehicles under a Commerce Ministry initiative aimed at selling low-cost goods across the country.

THAILAND

Arsenic in northern rivers at 'unsafe' levels, warn experts

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/04/2026

» Sediment tests in northern rivers found unsafe arsenic levels, prompting the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to warn against frequent consumption of aquatic animals due to toxic accumulation risks.

THAILAND

Policy viability under scrutiny

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2026

» Analysts have expressed caution over the feasibility of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "Five Pillars" policy roadmap, unveiled under the slogan "Promises Delivered," citing a lack of clearly differentiated initiatives, the absence of a "signature" policy, and the lack of an explicit commitment to constitutional amendments.

THAILAND

Eastern border crossings to stay shut for now: PM

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2026

» Border crossings in Trat and Chanthaburi will remain closed, with no diplomatic talks or timeline set for reopening, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

THAILAND

Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires

News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 17/04/2026

» Wildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.

THAILAND

Songkran just the tonic amid Mideast ructions

News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026

» The Songkran festival has played a crucial role in supporting and reviving the economy during a period of energy-related uncertainty, with expectations rising for further stimulus measures to sustain momentum, an academic said.

THAILAND

Construction of M9 set to start this week

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» Construction of the first section of the M9 Western Ring Road, linking Bang Bua Thong in Nonthaburi with Lat Lum Kaeo in Pathum Thani, will begin on April 18, the Department of Highways (DoH) says.

THAILAND

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.

OPINION

China's water security ambitions

News, Amit Ranjan and Genevieve Donnellon-May, Published on 15/04/2026

» China holds only 6% of the world's fresh water, which supports nearly 20% of the global population and generates over 18% of global gross domestic product. The country faces water challenges largely due to water quality concerns and significant spatio-temporal imbalances.