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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0700
Songkran road toll at 71 after two days
Seventy-one people were killed and 317 others injured in traffic accidents during the first two days of the Songkran festival holiday period. 

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0700
Vance says talks failed to reach agreement with Iran
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan  - US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a "final and best offer".

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:34:00 +0700
Cooling centres get the thumbs up
As temperatures surge across Bangkok, stepping indoors is no longer a matter of comfort but, for many, a necessity.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:25:00 +0700
Energy minister will not side with 'oil hoarders'
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan warns the government will take tough action against oil hoarding, adding he has never bowed to business interests and that anyone found stockpiling fuel will face severe legal consequences, even if they are wealthy.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:55:00 +0700
US-Iran talks pause for now, disagreements remain
ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between the United States and Iran ​appeared to have concluded for now, Iran's government said early on ‌Sunday, after a series of talks in Pakistan to end the six-week war between Washington and Tehran.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0700
Review seeks 'quality' tourists
The government is reviewing its visa-free entry scheme for foreign visitors, aiming to revise the policy to better target higher-quality tourism, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:50:00 +0700
Nervous wait on Mideast meeting
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing tensions in the Middle East and raising hopes for de-escalation after weeks of uncertainty.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +0700
Cabinet approves B7.7-billion relief package
The cabinet has approved a 7.7-billion-baht economic relief package to support vulnerable groups, businesses, the transport sector and farmers in response to the economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0700
PM vows to turn all policies into actions
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he has accepted recommendations about his government’s policy statement and will push forward all announced measures to ensure maximum benefit for the public, stressing that the government would complete ...

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0700
Top US banks warned about new Anthropic AI tool
The leaders of some of America’s largest banks were warned by a top US government official this week about a new artificial intelligence model from Anthropic that could lead to heightened risks of cyberattacks, according to three people briefed...

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