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Tourism · National NewsApril 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.
Tourism · ImmigrationPhuket Songkran arrests signal enforcement shift for Thailand expats. Learn traffic laws, ฿60K fines, deportation risks, and what the crackdown means for residents.
Health · CultureWoman injured by ice cubes during Songkran water play in Udon Thani. Authorities warn ice becomes dangerous projectiles. Essential safety tips for Thailand residents.
Health · EnvironmentBangkok facing dangerous heat index levels (52°C+) with health risks, water shortages looming. El Niño warning through 2027. Protection tips inside.
Environment · National NewsThailand faces severe storms April 16-20. Northeast, East, and Bangkok affected. Critical safety guide for residents, farmers, travelers. Emergency hotline: 1784.
National News · HealthFour teens killed in Loei as pickup hits motorcycle during Songkran. Drug evidence found. Thailand's deadliest holiday claims more young lives.
Politics · National NewsJapan scraps 79-year arms export ban with record ¥9 trillion defense budget. Thailand gains access to advanced destroyers, missiles, defense tech as regional security landscape transforms.
Tourism · CulturePattaya's Wan Lai water festival April 17-19, 2026: road closure details, safety measures, alternative routes, and what long-term residents need to plan ahead.
Economy · National NewsThailand cuts growth forecast to 1.3% as Iran war drives energy shock. Fishing industry collapses, plastic costs surge 40%. What expats should prepare for.