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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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

OPINION

Our shared heritage

News, Editorial, Published on 13/04/2026

» Songkran, the traditional new year, has become a time when Thai and Cambodian netizens wage a war on screens, as both have defiantly claimed ownership over the centuries-old tradition.

THAILAND

Trat reports surge in arrivals despite global turmoil

News, JAKKRIT WAEWKLAIHONG, Published on 13/04/2026

» The eastern province of Trat recently reported a 34% surge in tourist arrivals despite concerns about energy prices and the war in the Middle East, said the Trat Office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

THAILAND

Over a million trips on first day of Songkran

News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/04/2026

» More than 1 million trips took place on rail transport systems on Friday, the first day of the Songkran holiday, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) said.

THAILAND

Fuel prices cut before Songkran

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026

» Fuel supplies will remain adequate throughout the Songkran holiday, while retail oil prices were set to fall from Saturday after the Oil Fuel Fund Executive Committee approved cuts to levy rates, Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said.

THAILAND

Aerothai picks 2,500 flights per day

News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/04/2026

» Flight volumes during the Songkran holiday are expected to average more than 2,500 flights per day, with traffic remaining concentrated at major airports and key tourist destinations, says Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai).

THAILAND

Review seeks 'quality' tourists

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026

» The government is reviewing its visa-free entry scheme for foreign visitors, aiming to revise the policy to better target higher-quality tourism, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said.