Storm batters Si Sa Ket durian orchards, losses hit B39m
SI SA KET: A summer storm caused extensive damage to durian plantations in Kantharalak district, toppling hundreds of trees and wiping out tonnes of Thailand’s economic crop just days before harvest, local officials said on Thursday.

Honda to sell China-made EV in Japan for first time
KYODO — Honda Motor Co said it will start selling a China-built electric vehicle (EV) in Japan for the first time Friday, as the company turns to the reverse-import of models produced overseas to enhance its product lineup for domestic customers.

Songkran in Bangkok draws nearly 5 million revellers
Almost 5 million people joined Songkran celebrations across Bangkok this year, up 93.4% from last year, with Siam Square topping 1.5 million, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

Fuel-related crime rampant in upper South
Thai authorities have uncovered extensive irregularities in fuel transport and storage following nationwide investigations aimed at preventing a fuel shortage linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Almost 10 million speed pills seized from Phetchabun drug network
Police have seized nearly 9.6 million methamphetamine pills and arrested three suspects in a raid on a rented house in Uthai district of Ayutthaya province.

Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran
A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities.

Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’
The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.

Trump touts direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese leaders
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would hold direct talks on Thursday in what would be a historic first, but there was no confirmation from either side.

Korean police raid factory where Thai worker was injured by air gun
South Korean police have seized evidence from a factory where a Thai worker was seriously injured by a high-pressure air gun allegedly fired by his boss.

War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: