New 24/7 Pet Channel targets China’s growing pet market
Tencent has unveiled a new streaming package designed specifically for pets and pet lovers, offering round-the-clock programming tailored to animals such as dogs, cats and other household companions.

Elephants join in Songkran festivities with locals and tourists in Ayutthaya
Elephants splashed water, painted, and danced at Ayutthaya’s city pillar shrine on Friday to mark the start of Songkran, the 2026 Thai New Year. The event, co-organised by Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the provincial municipality, was held to preserve and promote Thai culture and to boost tourism.

Longer-term impacts from war constrain SET
The Stock Exchange of Thailand saw big swings during March, especially at the beginning of the month, after Israel and the United States started bombing Iran on the last day of February.

Public Health Ministry asks elderly to stay alert
The Ministry of Public Health has stepped up road safety warnings for elderly drivers ahead of the long Songkran holidays, after data showed that deaths among senior motorists have doubled over the past 15 years.

Ukrainians sceptical as Kremlin orders Easter truce
KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukrainians on Friday were wary of Russia's pledge to pause fighting for an Orthodox Easter ceasefire -- first proposed by Kyiv -- this weekend.

Buriram on the brink of T1 success
Buriram United stand on the brink of retaining their Thai League 1 crown, needing only a draw against Ayutthaya United at home on Saturday to secure the title.

Kunlavut storms into SF as title defence gathers pace
Defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn is two wins from retaining his title after reaching the semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in China on Friday.

Thailand targets major investment reform
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has recently stated that the current energy crisis could be Thailand's last opportunity to restructure its economy and ensure long-term survival.

Beheaded dugong carcass sparks probe
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered an investigation after a beheaded dugong was found in Phangnga on Thursday.

Bangchak clarifies oil shipment route via Singapore
Bangchak Corporation Plc on Friday clarified that a recent crude oil shipment from the Middle East, which made deliveries in Singapore before arriving in Thailand, was conducted under a co-loading arrangement, a common industry practice.