Phra Pradaeng Songkran 2026 to spotlight Thai-Mon heritage
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Save the date for Phra Pradaeng Songkran 2026 and experience the rare identity of the Thai-Mon community during Wan Lai, with highlight events running from April 24-26.
Step into Nonthaburi’s riverside past at Maha Chesadabodin festival
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Nonthaburi’s Maha Chesadabodin festival brings six districts, riverside culture, Thai costume and light-and-sound shows together from March 27 to April 2.
Thai security agencies are stepping up safety measures on multiple fronts as officials push to shorten visa-free stays, citing transnational crime, illegal work and terrorism risks.
No Kings protests spread nationwide in third anti-Trump wave
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
More than 3,200 events were planned across all 50 states as demonstrators denounced Donald Trump’s deportation crackdown, the Iran war and other policies.
Excise Department seizes 85,000 litres of illicit diesel, fines exceed Bt3.8m
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
The Excise Department, working with the Royal Thai Navy, seized 85,000 litres of diesel from a suspicious vessel in Sattahip, Chon Buri, and fined those involved more than Bt3.8 million.
CENTEL sells Centara Grand Osaka for Bt8bn, leases back operations
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
CENTEL’s joint venture, Centara TMK, reportedly sold Centara Grand Osaka for Bt8 billion, while the group will continue operating the hotel under a lease arrangement.
Yemen’s Houthis launch first attack on Israel, signalling Iran alliance
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched their first long-range missile attack on Israel, formally entering the conflict and signalling open alignment with Tehran.