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Thailand's Oman oil deal stabilizes fuel supply after Hormuz closure. Diesel and gas prices dropping through May-June, but inflation pressures remain.

Volunteer killed and seven rangers injured in separate bomb and shooting attacks in Yala on Monday. Part of escalating southern insurgency violence since January 2026.

Learn critical heatstroke warning signs and emergency first aid as Thailand faces record 43°C+ temperatures. Essential survival guide for residents and outdoor workers.

US Embassy Bangkok now requires visa applicants to make social media public. 5-year history disclosure mandatory for work, study, fiancé visas. Effective March 2026—what you need to know.

Pattaya faces 36°C heat with scattered April 2026 rains. Learn health risks, hydration tips, and when to seek shelter in Thailand's hot season.

A teenager's phone recording dismantles a barber's self-defense claim in a Nonthaburi murder case. Prosecutors push for capital charges under Thailand's Section 289.

Thai banks tighten EV car loan terms as government subsidies end in 2027. Down payments now 20-30%, shorter loan periods affect buyers. Learn how policy changes impact car financing in Thailand.

Food rations cut 40%, funding collapsed. Discover why Rohingya refugees are risking deadly sea routes to Thailand and what's driving the humanitarian crisis.

Learn critical child safety protocols for Songkran crowds in Pattaya. Emergency contacts, supervision tactics, and reunion procedures every expat parent needs.

A Khon Kaen monk received a 1-year reprimand after Songkran photos went viral. How social media is changing Thailand's monastic accountability.

Kok River contamination threatens Chiang Rai residents. Learn immediate safety steps, health risks, and Australia's phytoremediation solution starting 2026.

Pattaya's Songkran 2026 exposes tourism challenges: record crowds but falling revenue per visitor, strained infrastructure, and digital nomad economy shifts.