Mandatory alcohol checks now screening Koh Larn boat captains and songthaew drivers for Wan Lai April 19. Expect ferry delays, Beach Road closures, penalties up to 6 months jail.

Severe storms strike upper Thailand through April 20. TMD warns of 60+ km/h winds and hail. Essential safety tips and home protection steps.

Lampang police arrest teacher who filmed 20-30 men in nightclub restroom. Learn about Thailand's voyeurism laws and how to protect yourself.

Thailand faces deadly heat through mid-May with 40+ degree temps. Learn heat stroke symptoms, safety tips, and cooling center locations for residents.

Thailand signs deal for 1-2M tons Russian urea at friendship prices to combat 50% price spike. First shipments May 2026. How it affects your food bills.

77% of Thai teens seeking mental health help report drug abuse. Understand how meth, cannabis & kratom affect your children's developing brains & what to watch for.

Songkran accidents drop 20% with 216 deaths in 6 days. Critical safety data for residents: motorcycle risks, drunk driving hotspots, travel tips.

Bangkok's Khlong Saen Saep canal cleanup begins during Songkran. Learn how water pollution affects residents' health, property values, and daily commute safety in Thailand's capital.

Factory assault exposes risks for Thai migrants in South Korea. Essential guide to protection options, compensation benefits, embassy support & legal rights for workers abroad.

April 14 ferry gridlock at Koh Chang with 1,100 vehicles stranded. Fares doubled to 280 baht. What travelers need to know for future island visits to Trat.

Thailand's IP monitor blocks trademark hijackers in China and ASEAN before registration. Critical for exporters and foreign investors partnering with Thai brands.

Thailand faces severe storms April 16-20. Northeast, East, and Bangkok affected. Critical safety guide for residents, farmers, travelers. Emergency hotline: 1784.