Thai Police Issue ‘3 Do’s and 5 Don’ts’ Safety Code for Songkran 2026
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
National police chief Kitrat Phanphet warns revellers to prioritise consent and road safety as Thailand enters the "Seven Dangerous Days" holiday period
Heatstroke threat grows as Thailand braces for fierce summer heat
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
Historical deaths and recent case figures have renewed concern over heatstroke as forecasters warn of prolonged hot to very hot weather across Thailand this summer.
Songkran road toll reaches 71 after 50 deaths in a day
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
The RSOC said 50 people were killed on April 11 alone, with speeding and drink-driving still the main causes as Songkran travel intensified nationwide.
The Great Rebalance: Foreigners Buy More Thai Condos but Spend Less per Unit
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
As Chinese investment cools, a new wave of Indian family buyers and a shift toward "affordable luxury" are reshaping Thailand’s 2026 property landscape
Thailand Seeks Pakistan’s Aid to Rescue Fertiliser Ships Stranded in Strait of Hormuz
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
Deputy PM Sihasak Phuangketkeow coordinates with Islamabad and Muscat to secure safe passage for nine Thai vessels vital to the nation's agricultural sector
Hun Manet urges Thailand to restart border demarcation
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on Thailand to resume boundary work under the December 2025 ceasefire, with priority given to civilian areas along the border.
Customs Department steps up fight against e-waste smuggling
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
After the 18-container seizure at Laem Chabang, the Customs Department is widening inspections, re-export plans and legal action against the syndicates behind the trade.