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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.
Cabinet readies cost-of-living relief packages
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2026
» The cabinet on Saturday is expected to approve a cost-of-living relief package targeting vulnerable groups as well as the transport and agriculture sectors, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Friday.
Dyson to launch first handheld fan
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Jumping on the trend, Dyson is stepping into one of Asia’s most essential summer accessories: the handheld fan. The HushJet Mini Cool marks the brand’s first foray into the portable cooling market.
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.
South Korea mulls aid to Thai worker injured by air gun
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 10/04/2026
» South Korea is considering support for an undocumented Thai worker injured by an air gun allegedly fired by his boss when he was at work in a factory and is still hospitalised in the East Asian country.
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.
Premier ducks queries on legal action by refiners
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declined to directly address concerns over private refiners preparing legal action against the government after it ordered a reduction in diesel refining margins, instead referring reporters to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan for clarification.
Meningococcal jab advised for travellers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/04/2026
» The Department of Medical Services recommends that anyone planning to visit countries where Meningococcal disease is prevalent be vaccinated first to prevent infection.
Surging costs dull Songkran spirits
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Soaring fuel costs are rippling across Thailand just days before the Songkran festival, pushing up food prices, squeezing small vendors, raising costs for farmers and transport operators, and dampening travel sentiment in key tourism centres.