Thailand swelters as 16 provinces face 40-42C heat
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
Thailand will remain hot to extremely hot through April 8, with temperatures reaching 42C in some provinces, while parts of the South face storms and gusty winds.
Trat approves sharp ferry fare rises to Koh Chang from April 10 as diesel hits 50 baht a litre
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
Trat governor Piriya Chantadilok chaired talks approving higher Koh Chang ferry fares from April 10, 2026, after operators said diesel at 50 baht a litre has pushed them into losses. Rates for Koh Kood and Koh Mak are still under review.
Government orders first-ever refinery price cut in diesel move
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
Thailand has for the first time used legal powers to force all six refineries to cut ex-refinery diesel prices by 2 baht per litre to curb excess margins.
US lawmakers urge use of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump over ‘illegal’ Iran war claims
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
US Representative Yassamin Ansari has called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked against President Donald Trump, as more Democrats cite the Iran war and escalating rhetoric as grounds for removal.
Fuel-saving curbs to begin April 20 after Songkran, says Anutin
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
The government plans to begin restricted petrol station operating hours from April 20 to conserve energy amid the Middle East conflict, with legal measures under review.
Qatar Airways expands Doha flight network to 120 destinations
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
Qatar Airways says all Doha flights continue via designated corridors, with the updated schedule set to serve more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026.