Economy · TourismSongkran Just Got Cheaper: Thailand Slashes Fuel Prices and Freezes Bus Fares
Diesel down 6 baht/liter, bus fares frozen through April. Save 300+ baht per fill-up during Songkran travel season. Full breakdown for residents.
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Tourism · EconomyPattaya Songkran: Full Hotels, Thin Profits as Strong Baht Hits Tourism
Pattaya's Songkran sees 70-80% bookings but strong baht (32:1) and fuel costs squeeze profits. Plus: safety warnings, road hazards, and what residents need to know.
Tourism · PoliticsPattaya Under Construction: Infrastructure Gains Fight Rising Costs and Traffic as Mayor Pursues Economic Transformation
Mayor Beer's 4th year brings drainage fixes and Railway Road opening, but traffic jams and rising costs persist. How it impacts daily life in Pattaya.
Tourism · National NewsWhen Dog Walking Disputes Turn Violent: What Foreign Residents Should Know After Sattahip Stabbing
Polish tourist stabbed in Sattahip after dog walking dispute near Bang Saray. What foreign residents need to know about community conflicts and legal rights.
Tourism · Health · EnvironmentPattaya's Songkran: Extreme Heat and Storm Warning Guide for Festival Season
Pattaya faces 37°C heat and mid-week storms during Songkran. Essential health tips, weather forecasts, and safety precautions for festival-goers in Thailand.
Tourism · CultureSongkran 2026 Gets a Makeover: Family-Friendly Festival at Benjakitti Park Offers Safe Alternative to Chaotic Street Celebrations
Maha Songkran 2026 at Benjakitti Park: cultural festival with Thailand's 5 regions, live music, drone shows, merit-making areas. Free. April 11-15.
National News · TourismSongkran Truck Crash in Lampang Kills Couple, Orphans Toddler
Fatal Lampang crash kills couple, orphans toddler on Songkran's first 'Dangerous Day.' Essential safety tips for Thailand highway travel and truck inspection focus.
Economy · TourismPattaya's Shift Beyond Tourism: New Jobs, Better Infrastructure, and Real Estate Growth in the EEC
For Pattaya residents: new tech & logistics jobs, high-speed rail to Bangkok, expanded healthcare, and housing growth as the city diversifies beyond tourism in the EEC.
Sports · TourismBuriram United One Win Away From Thai League Title, Championship Could Come This Weekend
Buriram United can clinch the Thai League 1 championship with just a draw against Ayutthaya this Saturday. Learn how the title impacts Thailand's football capital.