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Economy · TourismDiesel hits 50.54 baht/liter as Thailand ends subsidies. How fuel crisis affects your Songkran plans, daily commute costs & budget in April 2026.
Economy · National NewsDiesel hit 50.54 baht/liter in Thailand, triggering transport fare hikes from April 6. How rising taxi, bus & delivery costs affect your daily budget.
Tourism · CulturePattaya hosts Christian baptism ceremony July 4, 2026 on Central Beach. Traffic impacts, beach access changes, and what residents need to know about this major event.
Tourism · SportsMiles Daisher's Red Bull wingsuit flight reached 260 km/h over Bangkok's Chao Phraya River on April 2, marking Thailand's strategic push into extreme sports tourism.
Immigration · National NewsThai police arrest South Korean loan shark kingpin in Pathum Thani, signaling increased cooperation with Interpol to track foreign criminals hiding in expat areas like Pattaya.
National News · Politics4.3M meth pills seized in Chiang Rai after high-speed chase. Armed smugglers fled into jungle. What residents and expats need to know about escalating border security risks.
Tourism · National NewsStone-throwing attack injures two bar owners on Pattaya road near police station. Incident exposes surveillance gaps on secondary routes after dark.
Economy · TourismHormuz disruptions drive Thailand diesel to ฿45-50/liter by May. Tourism down ฿25B in March. What expats and residents need to know now.
Immigration · HealthFive arrested in Koh Phangan daycare raids. Essential guide for expat parents: how to verify licenses and avoid illegal childcare facilities in Thailand.