PRIME MINISTER Anutin Charnvirakul today (April 15) confirmed that Thai-Cambodian border crossings at Trat and Chanthaburi have not yet been reopened nor have there been diplomatic discussions between the two countries, PPTVHD36 said. Meanwhile Cambodia denied reports that it asked Thailand to reopen the border for emergency goods, saying it is Thailand’s responsibility to
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Khaosan road expecting 200,000 revellers on last day of Songkran
WITH the Songkran fun at Silom road having ended today (April 15) the last day of Songkran festival a lot of revellers have turned up at Khaosan road with the total expected to exceed 200,000, Amarin TV said. Mr. Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of Khaosan Road Business Association, said it is estimated that approximately 140-150
Read moreVeerayooth tipped to replace Nattapong as People’s leader
By Thai Newsroom Reporters VEERAYOOTH KANCHOOCHAT will likely be named leader of the People’s in a planned reshuffle of the reformist party’s rank and file whilst current People’s leader Nattapong Ruengpanyawut is largely speculated to be instead named secretary-general of the largest opposition party later this month. a partisan source confirmed today (April 15).
Read morePM focuses on regional cooperation at AZEC summit
Updated at 6.45 p.m. April 15, 2026 THAI Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul joined the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Plus Online Summit this afternoon (April 15) where he stressed the importance of regional cooperation amidst global energy volatility brought on by ongoing war in the Middle East, Naewna newspaper said. This forum was initiated
Read moreOver 8% surge in foreign tourist arrivals during Songkran
SONGKRAN festival led to an 8.76 percent increase in the number of foreign tourist arrivals this week compared to last week with holidaymakers from China topping the list, TV Channel 7 said this evening (April 14). The Ministry of Tourism and Sports said 106,504 Chinese tourists came to Thailand this week, followed by 90,524
Read moreCambodian leader now appears ready to negotiate with Thailand
IN A MAJOR change in tense Thai-Cambodian relations, Khmer Prime Minister Hun Manet has both sent signals and clearly indicated his intention to return to negotiating table with Thailand, both directly or bilaterally with this being closely watched and heavily criticised by the Khmer opposition, TV Channel 7 said this afternoon (April 14). This
Read moreHow a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy
By AP and published by Yahoo!News A BLOCKADE of Iranian ports that US President Donald Trump said began Monday (April 13) could further disrupt oil prices, has spurred questions about international law and leaves doubts about whether the pressure tactic will force Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened to impose
Read moreSilom reopens after overcrowding led to brief entry ban
SILOM road was reopened at 6.10 p.m. today (April 13) after Bang Rak district officials temporarily banned entry to participate in Songkran festival activities due to overcrowding, Amarin TV and TV Channel 7 said. It was estimated that over 200,000 revellers had flocked to Silom when the entry ban was announced at 5.45 p.m.
Read moreChuan questions whether oil hoarding is linked to recouping investment
FORMER prime minister and Democrat party-listed MP Chuan Leekpai today (April 13) questioned whether high fuel prices and hoarding could be due to the current government recouping investment in vote-buying during the Feb. 8 general election, Naewna newspaper said. He was airing his views on politics during a lively Songkran celebration at his residence
Read moreNavy seizes several tons of contraband heading for Cambodia
IN AN operation mounted in the dead of the night the Thai navy seized four Cambodian long-tail boats carrying tons of contraband goods from Trat province to the neighbouring country and arrested six crew members, Naewna newspaper said today (April 13). RADM Parach Rattanachaiyapan, the Thai navy’s spokesperson, said the navy’s First Naval Area
Read moreUS oil benchmark jumps 8%, surpasses US$100 after failed US-Iran talks
By Agencies and published by CNA TOKYO – The US oil benchmark rebounded above US$100 a barrel on Monday (April 13) after peace talks between the United States and Iran failed to make a breakthrough, and with US President Donald Trump ordering a blockade of Iranian ports. Shortly after trading began, a barrel of
Read moreSevere forest fires raging in Mae Hong Son with hotspots skyrocketing
MAE HONG SON province has suffered wave after wave of forest fires with the total number of hotspots so far this year exceeding what was registered the entire last year while arson continues, PPTVHD36 said this afternoon (April 12). The Provincial Wildfire, Haze, and Dust Pollution Prevention and Mitigation Operations Centre said there were
Read moreChadchart launches Songkran fun at Silom
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt presided over the opening ceremony of this year’s Songkran Festival at Silom road entitled “Songkran Silom Splash Out With Thai Culture 2026” then led a parade of floats and tuk-tuks with merriment to run for three days from today (April 12) to Tuesday (April 14) from 10 a.m. to 9
Read moreUS and Iran end 21-hour peace talks without agreement before Vance departs
By Agencies and published by CNA ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – United States Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday (April 12) that negotiations between the US and the Iranians have ended without a deal as the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. The high-stakes talks in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad
Read moreTransport relief for over 460,000 vehicles approved
THE CABINET today (April 11) approved relief for the transport sector with funds to be channelled to over 460,000 vehicles to ensure that the operators are able to stay afloat while the public would not have to pay higher fares during April 20 to May 31, 2026, Naewna newspaper and MNG Online said. A
Read moreHeavy traffic as Songkran exodus starts
THE MASS exodus from Bangkok and its vicinity mainly to eastern and northeastern provinces to celebrate Songkran Festival has got underway with traffic particularly heavy on the eastern section of the Motorway (Highway 9, Kanchanaphisek Ring Road) since early this morning (April 11) especially near the Lam Luk Ka and Phahonyothin exits, Naewna newspaper
Read moreGerman cyberattack suspect arrested in Bangkok
ARRESTED IN Thonglor area of Bangkok today (April 11) is a German man wanted under 74 German and EU arrest warrants plus an Interpol Red Notice on charges of operating two online platforms offering to mount distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks to disrupt websites and servers of organizations across the world, TV channel 7 and
Read moreEkniti unveils ‘old car for new car’ scheme to cut oil use
BEING considered is a measure to promote exchanging old cars for new electric/hybrid cars to reduce reliance on oil with this being part of the Finance Ministry’s strategy to drive economic growth, PPTVHD36 said this evening (April 10). Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said other steps include reducing officials’ study trips, topping up
Read moreElderly man manages to enter parliament to file complaint
AN ELDERLY man who only a few days ago breached the tight security at Government House and rode in on his motorcycle to file a complaint did it again, this time at parliament building where a marathon debate that started yesterday after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul delivered the Bhumjaithai-led government’s policy statement is continuing,
Read moreAnutin urged to find out if Pipat involved in hoarding of oil
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER Anutin Charnvirakul was today (April 10) encouraged to find out whether Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn may have been allegedly involved in the illegal hoarding of oil by a politically-associated trader recently. During the second day of policy debate at parliament, People’s MP Rangsiman Rome called on the prime
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