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Khon Kaen’s Khao Niew Road Songkran draws huge crowds for human wave
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Khon Kaen’s Khao Niew Road came alive on April 14 as huge Songkran crowds joined the famous human wave and enjoyed the city’s vibrant cultural celebrations.
Amazon buys Globalstar to strengthen satellite race with Starlink
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Amazon is buying Globalstar for $11.57 billion, adding direct-to-device satellite capability as it races to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Thai Navy says no checkpoint reopening plan, urges use of diplomatic channels
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy has dismissed online claims of a border reopening for aid shipments to Cambodia as fake news, saying any request must go through official diplomatic channels.
US-Iran talks back on table as blockade drives tensions higher
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
US and Iran may resume talks in Islamabad after failed weekend negotiations, as port blockade and Hormuz tensions keep oil markets on edge
IEA cuts 2026 oil demand outlook as Middle East war rattles markets
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
IEA lowers its 2026 oil demand growth forecast as Middle East conflict disrupts Hormuz flows, hits supply and keeps pressure on global oil prices
Heat to continue as temperatures hit 42C, with summer storms due from April 16
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Thailand will remain hot to very hot on April 15, with temperatures reaching 42C before summer storms, strong winds and hail are forecast from April 16-20.
China threatens retaliation after Trump warns of tariff over Iran arms claims
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
China rejects claims of military support for Iran and warns of countermeasures after Donald Trump threatens a 50% tariff over alleged arms sales
Thai embassy in Tehran urges Thais to prepare for evacuation
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Thai Embassy in Tehran issues top-level security alert, urges Thais in Iran to stay ready to evacuate as risk of renewed attacks remains high
Govt orders nationwide forest lockdown to fight wildfires and PM2.5
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Natural Resources Minister orders high-risk forest closures nationwide, tightens enforcement and deploys satellite tracking and helicopters to curb wildfires and PM2.5
Japan's Takaichi, Oman's sultan seek Hormuz de-escalation
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
During a phone call, the two leaders backed diplomacy and restoring safe passage for Japanese and other Asian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.