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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 hot
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 balance
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.
Japan, Poland elevate ties, vow deeper security cooperation
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Takaichi and Tusk agreed to work for peace in Ukraine, upgrade bilateral ties and step up security cooperation amid mounting global tensions.
Thai Songkran named April’s No 1 global destination for 2026
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Thailand’s Songkran festival was named the world’s top destination for April 2026, with at least 6.5 million visitors and 30 billion baht expected
Japan unveils US$10bn support package to help ASEAN secure oil
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Japan will create a US$10 billion support framework to help Southeast Asian countries secure energy supplies as Middle East tensions strain oil markets and supply chains.
Songkran crowds lift spending across Thailand’s key tourist hubs
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Songkran 2026 draws strong crowds in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Hat Yai, with Central malls nationwide boosting tourism and festive spending
Anutin signals new cost-of-living scheme as Thailand watches oil risks
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand must manage oil cautiously amid fast-changing global risks, while weighing a new scheme to ease living costs.
Transport Co readies for 120,000 daily Songkran travellers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Transport Co Ltd expects up to 120,000 passengers daily from April 15-19 as people return after Songkran, with extra buses and shuttle services deployed.
Songkran crowds push Bangkok rail use up 11% as Silom hits peak
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Bangkok rail ridership rose 11% year on year during this year’s Songkran peak, driven by heavy crowds at Silom and riverside hotspots.