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National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents and injuries over the first six “dangerous days” of the Songkran holiday were down by 20% from the same period a year ago, while fatalities declined by 6.5%, according to data released yesterday (Apr 16).
Russians looking to increase exports to Thai market
Russians looking to increase exports to Thai market
BANGKOK: Russia is ready to increase exports to the Thai market, says Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev, as quoted by the Russian Embassy in Thailand.
Thailand futsal champs again with dramatic victory
Thailand futsal champs again with dramatic victory
FUTSAL: Thailand reclaimed the ASEAN Futsal Championship with a 2-1 victory over Indonesia in Nonthaburi on Sunday night (Apr 12), securing their 17th regional title in front of a packed Nonthaburi Sports Stadium.
Thai Songkran world’s liveliest festival, says government
Thai Songkran world’s liveliest festival, says government
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
BANGKOK: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit ‘grey capital’, dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams.
Thailand not ready for border talks with Cambodia
Thailand not ready for border talks with Cambodia
BANGKOK: Thailand is not ready to attend the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting scheduled for April 17-25, as internal procedures remain incomplete, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Saturday (Apr 11).
Review seeks ‘quality’ tourists
Review seeks ‘quality’ tourists
BANGKOK: The government is reviewing its visa-free entry scheme for foreign visitors, aiming to revise the policy to better target higher-quality tourism, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has said.
Tourism minister chasing B3trn goal
Tourism minister chasing B3trn goal
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism minister has vowed to restore tourism revenue to more than B3 trillion, exceeding pre-pandemic levels within the new government’s four-year term, and will proceed with a B300 tourism fee, as adopted in many countries.
Songkran spending set to fall this year
Songkran spending set to fall this year
BANGKOK: The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year’s Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from a previous B129.6 billion, citing rising diesel prices.
Bodies of three Thai crew to be repatriated before Songkran
Bodies of three Thai crew to be repatriated before Songkran
BANGKOK: The bodies of three Thai crew members of the MV Mayuree Naree, who lost their lives in an attack on the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be repatriated to Thailand in time for Songkran, said Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Airlines adjust operations amid ceasefire
Airlines adjust operations amid ceasefire
BANGKOK: Despite a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Thai airlines still have to adjust their operational strategies for the summer schedule to match travel demand dampened by concerns over uncertainty surrounding the oil crisis.
Three Thai crew confirmed dead
Three Thai crew confirmed dead
BANGKOK: Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow yesterday (Apr 8) confirmed the deaths of three Thai crew members who went missing following an attack on the vessel MV Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz last month amid the Middle East conflict.
Co-payment scheme extended to May
Co-payment scheme extended to May
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry has confirmed the next phase of the “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme will start in May, with an expanded reach aimed at easing the financial strain on households amid ongoing economic pressures.
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
BANGKOK: Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.
Drug kingpin with B1mn bounty expatriated to Thailand
Drug kingpin with B1mn bounty expatriated to Thailand
BANGKOK: A fugitive Thai drug kingpin with a B1 million bounty, who was wanted under 60 arrest warrants and played dead, was arrested in South Korea and extradited to Thailand yesterday (Apr 7).
Proposed tax on arrivals draws mixed reactions
Proposed tax on arrivals draws mixed reactions
BANGKOK: Tourism operators have expressed mixed views on the new government's plan to levy a B300 tourism tax, as it may affect travel sentiment amid sluggish tourism caused by the Middle East crisis.
Missing oil probe widens in South
Missing oil probe widens in South
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has stepped up efforts to verify 57 million litres of missing oil in Surat Thani by examining transport records, vessel routes and possible ship-to-ship transfers at sea.
Missing 57mn litres of fuel off-loaded at sea
Missing 57mn litres of fuel off-loaded at sea
BANGKOK: Fifty-seven million litres of fuel that did not reach oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani were off-loaded from tankers to a fleet of small ships at sea, according to Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
Call for jet fuel tax break as costs soar
Call for jet fuel tax break as costs soar
BANGKOK: Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS), Thailand's sole jet refuelling provider, has called on the government to exempt jet fuel from the excise tax of B4.72 per litre, warning the levy undermines the country's aviation competitiveness.
PM calls for work-from-home amid oil imports vulnerability
PM calls for work-from-home amid oil imports vulnerability
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has advised the private sector to adopt work-from-home measures and support nationwide energy-saving efforts, to weather the energy crisis.