Thailand backs South and East infrastructure investment drive
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
Thailand is set to prioritise major transport investment in the South and East under the Anutin II government, with both zones named flagship development areas.
Thailand's envoy conveyed congratulations to President U Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw and reaffirmed readiness for security and economic cooperation.
US-Iran talks open with Hormuz, frozen funds and ceasefire at stake
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
Washington and Tehran began their first direct meeting in more than a decade, with Hormuz, disputed frozen assets and wider ceasefire terms dominating talks.
Heat to grip Thailand before summer storms hit upper regions
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts intense heat and daytime haze until April 15, with summer storms expected to affect upper Thailand on April 16-17.
Thai police charge 2,617 drink drivers as Songkran holiday starts
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
Police opened extra lanes to ease congestion on major routes as people headed home during Thailand's long Songkran holiday, while 26 repeat offenders face harsher punishment.
Japan adds 631.5bn yen more to support Rapidus 2nm chip production
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
The new package lifts cumulative state support to 2.454tn yen as Rapidus works towards refining prototypes and launching 2-nanometre mass production in fiscal
PM Anutin Defends Fuel Policy During Songkran Transport Hub Inspection
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visits Krung Thep Aphiwat and Mo Chit to oversee Songkran travel, addressing fuel price concerns raised by a young citizen