TAT rolls out Hat Yai campaign to revive flood-hit South
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
The tourism agency is targeting foreign arrivals through Hat Yai, Sadao and Padang Besar to boost spending, restore confidence and support southern recovery.
Bangkok’s average PM2.5 level stood at 30.9 µg/m³ on April 5, though several districts rose into the orange zone, with Prawet recording the highest reading.
Thais doubt professional ministers in energy crisis: NIDA Poll
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
Respondents were least confident in Ekniti Nitithanprapas, while nearly half said they did not sympathise at all with the government’s crisis response.
Trump, Israel tighten Iran pressure before Hormuz deadline
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
Tehran warned of wider regional turmoil as Israel readied possible energy strikes and Iranian and US teams searched for a missing American crew member.
Thailand braces for dangerous extreme heat before Songkran
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
Thailand is expected to face intense heat on April 8-9, with some northern and upper central areas forecast to reach 43°C, raising serious health concerns.
Transport Ministry rolls out Songkran fuel plan for public transport
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
The ministry says public transport operators must ensure adequate fuel supplies, prevent fare gouging and keep services running smoothly over the holiday.
PTT says oil prices may ease in Q3 if Middle East conflict cools
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
PTT said oil prices could gradually decline in the third quarter of 2026 if the Middle East conflict eases quickly, though any fall would not be immediate.
The International Monetary Fund recommended on Friday that the Bank of Japan continue to gradually raise its policy rate toward a neutral level to bring down underlying inflation.