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Chon Buri Songkran and Wan Lai 2026 schedule: festival dates and celebration spots
Chon Buri Songkran and Wan Lai 2026 schedule: festival dates and celebration spots
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Chon Buri is staging Songkran and Wan Lai events throughout April 2026, with major celebrations in Bang Saen, Si Racha, Pattaya and Bang Saray.Middle East tensions seen driving Arab wealth, talent into Thailand
Middle East tensions seen driving Arab wealth, talent into Thailand
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Rising Middle East tensions could redirect Arab wealth and global talent to Thailand, with healthcare, visas and investment reforms key to capturing inflowsMurakami’s Parallel Worlds, Reimagined for the Stage
Murakami’s Parallel Worlds, Reimagined for the Stage
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
A creative collaboration between Japanese and French artists makes the almost improbable possibleTrump hints Iran war is close to ending, but Hormuz disruption persists
Trump hints Iran war is close to ending, but Hormuz disruption persists
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Fresh diplomatic efforts raise hopes of a pause in the Iran conflict, even as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues to rattle global energy marketsStorms lash 7 provinces in Northeast and East as Bangkok bakes
Storms lash 7 provinces in Northeast and East as Bangkok bakes
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Thailand’s lower Northeast and East face summer storms in seven provinces on April 16, while Bangkok and nearby areas remain intensely hotBangkok extends Songkran water gun recycling as crowds top 3 million
Bangkok extends Songkran water gun recycling as crowds top 3 million
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Bangkok keeps nine Songkran water gun recycling points open until April 19 as festival crowds pass 3.14 million and Khao San wraps up at 10pmXi sets out four principles for Middle East peace
Xi sets out four principles for Middle East peace
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Chinese Embassy in Thailand publishes Xi Jinping’s proposals on peaceful coexistence, sovereignty, rule of law and development-security balanceTokyo DisneySea marks 25 years as visitors return post-Covid
Tokyo DisneySea marks 25 years as visitors return post-Covid
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
At its 25th anniversary ceremony, the park celebrated a major milestone while facing rising ticket prices, labour shortages and service quality concerns.