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Silom hits record 160,000 revellers as Chadchart orders 8pm close
Silom hits record 160,000 revellers as Chadchart orders 8pm close
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Silom saw 160,000 entries on April 13 as Bangkok tightened Songkran crowd control, with Chadchart ordering tonight’s event to end at 8pmSuper Typhoon Sinlaku strengthens as Thailand braces for summer storms
Super Typhoon Sinlaku strengthens as Thailand braces for summer storms
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Super Typhoon Sinlaku has intensified to Category 5, while Thailand faces scorching heat before summer storms, strong winds and hail from April 16-20.Foreign condo transfers edge up in Thailand, with China still leading
Foreign condo transfers edge up in Thailand, with China still leading
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Foreign condominium transfers in Thailand rose in 2025, but total transfer value fell year on year, with Chinese buyers remaining the largest group despite a slowdown from the previous year.Songkran 2026 draws huge Thai and foreign turnout as festival goes global
Songkran 2026 draws huge Thai and foreign turnout as festival goes global
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
TAT expects Songkran 2026 to generate over 30 billion baht nationwide, up 6%, underscoring Thailand’s rise as a global festival destinationThai court wipes out 380,000 URLs in sexual harassment crackdown
Thai court wipes out 380,000 URLs in sexual harassment crackdown
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
The Criminal Court has ordered the removal or suspension of more than 380,000 illegal URLs in early 2026 under a new law allowing victims to seek the immediate takedown of explicit images.Xi offers four-point Middle East plan in talks with UAE prince
Xi offers four-point Middle East plan in talks with UAE prince
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a four-point framework for peace and stability in the Middle East, as Beijing steps up diplomacy amid fragile regional tensions.Patong police explain arrest of seven French tourists over disruptive Songkran water play
Patong police explain arrest of seven French tourists over disruptive Songkran water play
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Patong police say seven French tourists were arrested after splashing water at others and blocking traffic during Songkran celebrations in Phuket.Thai Navy says Cambodia has made no formal border request
Thai Navy says Cambodia has made no formal border request
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy says it has not formally received any Cambodian request to reopen border checkpoints in Chanthaburi and Trat, stressing that any decision will hinge on security and standard procedures.Thailand emerges as a top gaming market in Southeast Asia
Thailand emerges as a top gaming market in Southeast Asia
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Ampverse says Thailand stands out as one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced gaming markets, driven by strong player engagement, creator influence and commercial potential.Family Day brings free entry to national parks as Songkran visits near 300,000
Family Day brings free entry to national parks as Songkran visits near 300,000
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Thailand’s national parks are offering free entry to Thai visitors on April 14, after Songkran visitor numbers over the first three days climbed to nearly 300,000.