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Songkran crowds lift spending across Thailand’s key tourist hubs
Songkran crowds lift spending across Thailand’s key tourist hubs
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Songkran 2026 draws strong crowds in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Hat Yai, with Central malls nationwide boosting tourism and festive spendingAnutin signals new cost-of-living scheme as Thailand watches oil risks
Anutin signals new cost-of-living scheme as Thailand watches oil risks
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand must manage oil cautiously amid fast-changing global risks, while weighing a new scheme to ease living costs.Transport Co readies for 120,000 daily Songkran travellers
Transport Co readies for 120,000 daily Songkran travellers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Transport Co Ltd expects up to 120,000 passengers daily from April 15-19 as people return after Songkran, with extra buses and shuttle services deployed.Ancient Nang Dan rite keeps Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Songkran spirit alive
Ancient Nang Dan rite keeps Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Songkran spirit alive
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Nakhon Si Thammarat’s 1,200-year-old Nang Dan procession returns as a rare Songkran ritual blending Brahmin heritage, sacred symbolism and local faith.Why April 15 marks Thailand’s true New Year in the ancient tradition
Why April 15 marks Thailand’s true New Year in the ancient tradition
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
April 15, known as Wan Thaloeng Sok or Wan Phaya Wan, marks the true start of the Thai New Year in ancient belief and Lanna traditionJapan sets record defence budget as Tokyo moves to widen arms exports
Japan sets record defence budget as Tokyo moves to widen arms exports
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Japan has approved a record ¥9.04 trillion defence budget for fiscal 2026, while the ruling camp pushes to loosen curbs on exports of lethal weapons.Thailand backs Japan’s AZEC 2.0 push to boost energy security
Thailand backs Japan’s AZEC 2.0 push to boost energy security
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Thailand supports Japan’s AZEC 2.0 plan and low-interest energy loans as regional leaders respond to volatility driven by Middle East tensions.Chao Phraya Express Boat trims fares by 1 baht from April 17
Chao Phraya Express Boat trims fares by 1 baht from April 17
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Chao Phraya Express Boat will cut fares on all services by 1 baht from April 17 after diesel prices fell to 44.45 baht per litreOil Fund cuts diesel subsidies as new fuel rates take effect
Oil Fund cuts diesel subsidies as new fuel rates take effect
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Thailand has reduced Oil Fund compensation for diesel while keeping contributions on petrol and gasohol, as revised fuel rates took effect on April 15.FDA warns partygoers over suspected drink-spiking drugs after nightclub case
FDA warns partygoers over suspected drink-spiking drugs after nightclub case
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Thailand’s FDA has warned revellers to watch their drinks after reports of suspected GHB exposure at an entertainment venue left one person needing hospital treatment.