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SRT opens premium train charters to boost revenue and domestic tourism
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
The State Railway of Thailand is offering chartered tourist and luxury trains to generate more revenue and encourage travel within the country.
Motor Show bookings hit record high, reaching 21% of annual target
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Bangkok International Motor Show bookings surged to a record 132,951 units, led by BYD and Toyota, equal to 21% of Thailand’s 2026 car sales target
Speedboat fire at Phuket pier leaves five injured, one missing
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
A speedboat caught fire at Ao Makham deep-sea pier in Phuket on April 6, injuring five people and leaving one missing as rescue teams rushed to contain the blaze.
Cabinet to weigh emergency powers over fuel prices tonight
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
The Cabinet is set to consider invoking Section 162 of the Constitution and a 1973 emergency decree to tackle fuel pricing after the state found refiners had earned excess profits during the war-driven market shock.
Thai gem exports drop 29.32% in February, but gold shipments stay strong
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Thailand’s gem and jewellery exports excluding gold fell 29.32% in February, while gold exports continued to surge on safe-haven demand and higher global prices.
Iran threatens Bab el-Mandeb, piling pressure on global oil lifeline
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Iran has signalled a possible Bab el-Mandeb closure through the Houthis after Trump threatened strikes on Tehran’s infrastructure, fuelling fears oil could hit US$200 a barrel.
Bangkok heat index hits dangerous level, BMA warns
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
Bangkok’s heat index has reached a “dangerous” level on April 6, with authorities warning it could exceed 52C and pose serious health risks.
Bangkok dust worsens in 16 districts as dangerous heat grips city
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
PM2.5 exceeded the standard in 16 Bangkok districts, with the highest reading at 44.8µg/m³, as authorities warned of health risks and dangerous heat.
Public Health Ministry steps up response as PM2.5 hits 41 provinces
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
PM2.5 has exceeded safety limits in 41 provinces, with hazardous levels reported in 13. Twelve PHEOCs have been activated in the North as pollution is expected to worsen over the next one to two days.
NASA releases stunning Earth images captured on way to the Moon
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
NASA has shared striking high-resolution images of Earth taken from Orion during Artemis II, the first crewed journey beyond Earth orbit since Apollo 17.