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Foreign minister hopes 9 Thai ships transit Hormuz in two-week truce
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Sihasak Phuangketkeow will visit Oman on April 15-16 to thank Oman for helping the Mayuree Naree crew and seek passage for nine Thai vessels.
Thailand pushes common ticketing as MRT taps shift to EMV cards
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
The Transport Ministry is pressing ahead with a common ticketing system, with BEM set to phase out old MRT cards and expand EMV contactless fare payment.
SAT’s Governor Welcomed a Delegation from the Thailand Citadel Club (TCC) to Discuss Scholarships Opportunities for Thai Athletes to Study and Train in the United States
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Dr. Gongsak Yodmani, the Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), welcomed a delegation from the Thailand Citadel Club (TCC), including Lt.Gen. Charoensakdi Thiengtham, President of the TCC; Gen. Thiwa Penketgorn, Committee Member of TCC; Mr. Rittichai Trivitayakhun, Committee Member of TCC; Gen. Jedsada Premnirundon, Secretary-General of TCC; Gen.M.L. Kulchart Diskul, Treasurer of the TCC, and Mr. Adam Kirkwood, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, U.S.A. on April 2, 2026, at the 11th Floor Meeting Room of the Sports Authority of Thailand.
Thailand’s Songkran 2026 alcohol rules: hours, fines and penalties explained
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
A look at Thailand’s latest alcohol control rules for Songkran 2026, from sales hours and fines to penalties for selling to under-20s or intoxicated customers.
ASEAN criticised as too slow in Thai-Cambodia border crisis
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
ISEAS survey shows many South-east Asians said ASEAN tried to mediate the Thailand-Cambodia conflict, but still viewed the bloc as slow and ineffective.
Superstar Shahkrit Yamnarm and Family Join as 51Talk Brand Ambassadors to Celebrate 15 Years of Global English Education Leadership
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand, 3 April 2026: 51Talk (Five One Talk), the world’s leading online English education platform, is proud to announce its 15th-anniversary milestone, marked by a major brand evolution and the appointment of Thailand’s iconic superstar family, Shahkrit Yamnarm, his wife Ann Pattira, and their son Nong Bodhi as Official Brand Ambassadors.
Agriculture Minister Targets Russian Fertiliser Import to Ease Farm Costs
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
The Minister for Agriculture prioritises 2 million tonnes of Russian fertiliser and a crackdown on stockpiling to shield farmers from global price shocks
Thailand orders 2-baht cut in ex-refinery diesel prices nationwide
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
The Royal Gazette published the diesel price-cut order on April 8, 2026, confirming a 2-baht-per-litre reduction in ex-refinery prices from the following day.
Oil shock rewrites the playbook for governments worldwide
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
From Thailand to Europe, governments roll out austerity, subsidies and energy-saving measures as the Hormuz crisis drives oil above US$120
Lumpini Park aerobics goes viral, turning workout time into Bangkok’s feel-good fitness scene
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
The Lumpini Park aerobics square has become a daily social media hit, blending accessible dance fitness with a community vibe near MRT Silom—offering more than calorie burn, but with injury risks to watch.