88 The acting national police chief has signed an order to suspend Pol. Gen. Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn and four subordinates from police duties following criminal proceedings.
149 The local authorities organize the tradition of building sand pagodas along Bang Saen beach to celebrate the Wan Lai festival in the eastern province of Chonburi.
137 An ammonia leak from an ice factory startled and affected local residents late last night (April 17) in Chonburi province.
87 Thai Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin welcomed and engaged in bilateral discussions with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher at Government House on Wednesday.
277 Chiang Mai residents on Thursday gathered to participate in merit-making activities by making the sand pagoda, towering up to 17 meters, as part of the traditional New Year festivities in this northern city.
152 Bangkok authorities have declared the area around a scrap metal warehouse in Bang Sue district a hazardous zone after finding cadmium waste there.
141 Resistance forces have launched a fierce attack on the Myanmar military base, which is reportedly the last junta forces in the eastern border town of Myawaddy.
198 The Songkran Festival in the ancient city of Ayutthaya has commenced with elephants adorned with colorful paints splashing water joyously.
175 Police arrested two Hong Kong men at a prominent shopping mall in Bangkok, finding them carrying devices to send short messages with fraudulent links to scam victims.
139 Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin inspected Suvarnabhumi Airport without prior notice last night to assess the public and tourist service systems ahead of the Songkran Festival.
167 Tourists flock to the Similan Islands National Park for a final visit before its closure, with just a month left before the end of tourism activities.
92 Thailand says the approval of Myanmar’s airplane to pick up officials fleeing besieged border town is based on humanitarian reason as Thai prime minister confirms no military personnel or weapons are allowed.
