April 12, 2025

Bangkok Earthquake Relief Efforts Intensify as Zones B4 and C1 Opened for Victim Search

Bangkok: Efforts to locate victims of the State Audit Office building collapse continue unabated as authorities accelerate the opening of Zones B4 and C1. Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, spokesman for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, reported on the progress of the earthquake relief operations, confirming that the total number of victims stands at 103, with 35 fatalities, nine injuries, and 59 individuals

Disaster Prevention: Investigate Fraud in Similan Islands National Park Entrance Fees

Phang Nga: Special report on disaster prevention, supported by the NACC Fund, today went to observe the random inspection of the work of the officials of Similan Islands National Park, Phang Nga Province, found a lack of transparency or assumptions of leakage of park entrance fees According to Thai News Agency, the inspection aimed to address concerns related to financial

Suriya Mobilizes Agencies for Safe Songkran Travel 2025

Bangkok: In a concerted effort to ensure safe and seamless travel during the upcoming Songkran Festival 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, announced a comprehensive mobilization of all relevant agencies. This initiative follows the directives of Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, who emphasized the importance of safety and facilitation for travelers during this festive season.

Muang Thai Life Assurance Initiates Travel Safety Campaign for Songkran Festival

Bangkok: Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited has announced its participation in a campaign focused on travel safety and insurance promotion during the upcoming Songkran Festival 2025. The initiative, organized by the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), aims to promote a culture of insurance under the theme ‘Songkran: Creating Happiness, Passing on Concern, Promoting Insurance Culture.’ According to

Thai Commerce Minister Seeks Relaxation of Durian Inspection Measures with China

Bangkok: The Minister of Commerce has held discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to request a relaxation of the BY2 inspection measures impacting Thai durian exports. The talks focused on increasing the speed and resources for inspections to facilitate smoother exports to the Chinese market. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, the Minister of Commerce, met with Mr. Wu

Songkran Celebrations Lead to Surge in Public Transport and Traffic Congestion

Bangkok: People flock to celebrate Songkran, public transport system is bustling with passengers, while Mittraphap Road is congested and moving slowly even though the M6 ??motorway is open. According to Thai News Agency, at Mo Chit 2, there are still people traveling to take buses continuously. Mr. Chatchawan Promratham, board member, acting managing director of Transport Co., Ltd. (Transport Co.,

Songkran Festivities Boost Don Mueang Airport Passenger Traffic by 10%, Welcoming Travelers with “Bouncy Pig Dolls”

Bangkok: During the Songkran Festival, Don Mueang Airport experienced a 10% increase in passenger traffic, with an average of 100,000 passengers passing through daily. Of these, 40,000 were domestic travelers, while 60,000 were international passengers. To enhance the travel experience, passengers have been encouraged to utilize biometric facial scanning for expedited processing. In a festive gesture, the airport is gifting

Songkran Festival Spurs Over 90,000 Train Passengers Nationwide

Bangkok: People across Thailand have taken to the rails as the Songkran Festival kicks off, with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) reporting that over 90,000 individuals traveled by train on the festival’s first day. Weerit, a key figure in the railway operations, emphasized the importance of safety and efficient facilitation to ensure all passengers reach their destinations without any