Songkran traffic death toll jumps to 99, and 1,085 injured
In just two days of the “7-day dangerous period” from April 11-17, a total of 99 people have been killed in traffic accidents, and 1,085 others injured. Only in the…
Songkran revellers continue exodus to Northeast and East causing traffic snarls on highways
Although the official 5-day Thai traditional New Year festival began today (Friday) with Thai people across the country going to temples making merits, Songkran revellers continued exodus from the capital…
Anti-Fake News Act in force in Malaysia
Malaysia’s first Anti-Fake News Act has come into force after it was gazette on Wednesday, according to the News Straits Time Online report on Wednesday(Apr 11). Prime Minister Datuk Seri…
Draft court ruling seeks Sereno’s ouster
A draft decision calling for the ouster of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has been districted to the Supreme Court justices after the Holy Week break, April 2, according to…
Huge fire engulfs a timber factory in Bang Pa-in
A huge timber factory in Ayutthaya’s Bang Pa-in district caught fire at about 5 pm on Thursday(Apr 12). More than ten fire trucks were rushed to the scene of the…
Bus terminals packed with passengers heading home to celebrate Songkran
Over 200,000 people left Bangkok by bus service of Transport Company at its three bus terminals at Chatuchak, Ekamai and Sai Tai (southern bus terminal) on Wednesday, said Ms Rapeepan…
3,339 people nabbed for alleged drink driving on first day of Songkran festival
A total of 3,339 motorcyclists and drivers of public transport and private cars were arrested by authorities for drink driving in a way which may cause road accidents on the…
US Acting Secretary of State offers best wishes for Thai people on Songkran
US Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan has offered his best wishes for the Thai people when they celebrate the Songkran festival, the Thai traditional New Year today. In…
Motorists advised to take Highway 347 to North to avoid heavy traffic on main highways
As all major highways leading to the northern and northeastern provinces are heavily congested with vehicles taking over a million Songkran revellers out of the capital, the Highway police today…
First day of Songkran claims 39 lives and 461 injuries in road accident
Thirty nine people were killed and 461 injured on the first of the “seven dangerous days” of the Songkran traditional New Year holiday travel on the country’s roads, officials said…
Highest Songkran spending in 13 years expected
This year’s long 5-6 day Songkran festival will see revellers spending the highest in 13 years of up to 132 billion baht, according to the Center for Economic and Business…
Road safety rules now in full force
The Ministry of Interior has set up the centre for accident prevention and assistance to handle traffic emergencies during the notorious 7-day dangerous period from April 11-17. The centre went…