Culprits behind Kaeng Krachan fire sought
Authorities have vowed to track down those responsible for illegal forest encroachment and arson after a wildfire burned more than 1,700 rai of protected watershed forest in Kaeng Krachan National Park recently.

Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’
A coalition of academics, environmental organisations and civil society groups has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to disclose all environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) reports related to the proposed southern Land Bridge project.

People’s Party to appoint new secretary-general
The People’s Party is preparing to appoint a new secretary-general following the resignation of Sarayut Jailak from the post, deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun said on Tuesday.

Zelensky in Germany for military talks amid drone boom
BERLIN - Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited Germany, his country’s biggest military backer, which is increasingly seeking to tap Ukraine’s battlefield expertise.

Controversy in Indonesia over US military overflight proposal
JAKARTA - Indonesia’s foreign ministry has warned ‌the defence ministry that an American proposal to give its military “blanket” permission to fly over Indonesian territory risked entangling Jakarta in potential South China Sea conflicts, sources say.

Public transport trips top 10 million over four Songkran days
Public transport usage during the Songkran holiday period has exceeded 10 million passenger trips over the first four days, up 1.6% from last year, according to Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays peacemaker
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump’s deadline to destroy Iran’s civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan’s prime minister first seeking — and within hours securing — a two-week ceasefire between the warring sides.

Japan to limit power banks on flights to 2 per person from April 24
The Japanese government will limit the number of power banks that can be brought aboard commercial flights to two per passenger following incidents involving such batteries catching fire or emitting smoke, it said onTuesday.

Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delay
A cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the object of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours behind schedule.

154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel days
A total of 154 people have been killed and 705 injured in road accidents across Thailand during the first four days of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran holiday travel, with Bangkok recording the highest cumulative number of fatalities, authorities said on Tuesday.