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Songkran road toll opens with 135 accidents on day one
Songkran road toll opens with 135 accidents on day one
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Thailand recorded 135 road accidents, 20 deaths and 132 injuries on the first day of the Songkran “seven dangerous days” campaignAnutin forms 8 mission groups, puts professionals in charge
Anutin forms 8 mission groups, puts professionals in charge
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reorganised government work into eight task groups, with senior ministers assigned to drive investment, security and OECD readinessDon’t Rent a Thai Dress Until You Watch This! Tha Tien Guide
Don’t Rent a Thai Dress Until You Watch This! Tha Tien Guide
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Discover how Thai Gen Z rocks traditional dress at Tha Tian this summer to capture the perfect viral moment while enjoying the best local treats in Bangkok.Name the Newcomer: Khao Kheow Open Zoo Launches Public Vote for Baby Sloth
Name the Newcomer: Khao Kheow Open Zoo Launches Public Vote for Baby Sloth
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Khao Kheow Open Zoo has launched a public vote to name its newborn two-toed sloth, with cash prizes and plush toys for lucky participantsThailand’s export volume impacted as freight costs rise 30%
Thailand’s export volume impacted as freight costs rise 30%
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Thailand exports weaken as freight costs jump 30%. Supply disruptions and risks raise prices, while food exports fall and trade slows further.Thai Banking Sector Prepared for Songkran Liquidity Surge with 124bn Baht Cash Injection
Thai Banking Sector Prepared for Songkran Liquidity Surge with 124bn Baht Cash Injection
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Major commercial banks have prepared over 124 billion baht in physical banknotes to ensure seamless liquidity during the peak Songkran holiday periodMinistry of Finance Proposes ‘Hometown Tax’ to Combat Economic Centralisation
Ministry of Finance Proposes ‘Hometown Tax’ to Combat Economic Centralisation
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
The Ministry of Finance aims to decentralise the economy by allowing citizens to direct tax contributions to their home provinces, following a Japanese modelFM Sihasak says Thailand not ready for JBC talks with Cambodia
FM Sihasak says Thailand not ready for JBC talks with Cambodia
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says Thailand is still not ready for JBC talks with Cambodia, stressing internal procedures must come firstEuropean Aviation Faces ‘Systemic’ Fuel Crisis as Strait of Hormuz Blockage Persists
European Aviation Faces ‘Systemic’ Fuel Crisis as Strait of Hormuz Blockage Persists
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
ACI Europe warns of a systemic fuel shortage unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens, as Italian airports begin emergency rationing and fuel prices doubleAkanat says falling global oil prices open way for pump price cuts
Akanat says falling global oil prices open way for pump price cuts
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan says softer world oil prices could bring further pump price cuts, while Thailand weighs G2G crude deals and delays a fuel fund loan decree