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Two border flashpoints reopened to visitors for Songkran
Read more: Two border flashpoints reopened to visitors for SongkranSURIN – The army is allowing public access during Songkran to two strategic points fiercely contested during last year’s border war with Cambodia – Ta Kwai ancient temple, which is a cultural heritage site, and nearby Hill 350.
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PM wishes nation a happy holiday
Read more: PM wishes nation a happy holidayPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has extended well-wishes to the public for the Songkran holidays, encouraging people to celebrate with family while prioritising safety and responsibility as festivities begin nationwide.
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Getting to (and from) Suvarnabhumi Airport
Read more: Getting to (and from) Suvarnabhumi AirportSuvarnabhumi Airport is Bangkok’s major international gateway. Here’s how to reach the city centre upon arrival or travel to the airport for departure.
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Iranian jet fuel keeps Myanmar bombers flying
Read more: Iranian jet fuel keeps Myanmar bombers flyingThe first bomb to strike the remote village of Vanha in western Myanmar came from a junta warplane. It hit the only school in the hamlet, near the frontline of the civil war. The second came from a drone minutes later.
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No signs of Nipah found in arrivals from risk areas
Read more: No signs of Nipah found in arrivals from risk areasScreening at three major Thai airports has still detected no potential cases of Nipah virus among arrivals from Bangladesh and India, while the acting public health minister confirms that the disease is not easily transmissible.
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Poll pledge spurs probe call
Read more: Poll pledge spurs probe callRuangkrai Leekitwattana has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to look into the Pheu Thai Party’s “Nine New Millionaires a Day” scheme, which was unveiled at a major campaign rally in Bangkok on Friday.
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Thailand steps up Nipah monitoring
Read more: Thailand steps up Nipah monitoringThe Tourism Ministry has not received any reports of Nipah virus cases among Indian tourists in Thailand and has instructed its strategy and planning office to assess potential risks and contributing factors in order to prepare measures to prevent any impact on tourism.
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Sacked hospital director Supat’s electoral candidacy in doubt
Read more: Sacked hospital director Supat’s electoral candidacy in doubtFormer rural doctors leader Supat Hasuwannakit insisted on Monday he remains eligible to seek election under the People’s Party banner in Songkhla province, arguing that his dismissal from the civil service is not yet final.
