Month: April 2026

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (27 April 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Thailand Fuel Concerns Rise as Hormuz Traffic Slows to a Trickle Concern continues over Thailand’s fuel supply, with reports that only five ships were permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend… and none of those were bound for Thailand. To put that into perspective, the strait would normally see well over 100 vessels […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (24 April 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Global Fuel Shortage Threatens Thailand’s Tourism Season There are growing concerns this week over the global aviation sector… and what it could mean for Thailand’s tourism outlook later this year. Airlines, particularly across Europe and the West, are now struggling to secure sufficient jet fuel, as ongoing disruption linked to the Middle East continues to ripple […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (23 April 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Thailand plans major Bangkok rail overhaul with 40 baht fare cap Thailand’s transport landscape could be heading for a major shake-up… The Ministry of Transport has unveiled plans to effectively bring several Bangkok rail lines back under state control, in a move aimed at simplifying fares and easing commuter costs. The proposal would see the government […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (22 April 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Thailand investigates massive “missing oil” mystery at sea Authorities here in Thailand have widened an investigation into what’s becoming a very unusual — and potentially very serious — oil mystery at sea. Eight shipping companies have now been summoned to give information as witnesses, as investigators from the Department of Special Investigation dig into discrepancies […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (21 April 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Airlines Cut Flights as Fuel Crisis and Middle East Tensions Escalate Globally, the aviation industry is starting to feel the pressure… Airlines are now trimming flight schedules as soaring jet fuel prices and ongoing disruption in the Middle East begin to bite — just as the busy summer travel season approaches. While the impact hasn’t fully reached […]

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (20 April 2026) from Fabulous Radio Pattaya - Songkran 2026 Declared Major Success with Lower Accidents and Strong Turnout Songkran 2026… now officially in the history books — and by most accounts, a big success. Celebrations in tourist regions wrapped up yesterday, with authorities and businesses alike calling it a strong turnout… in some cases, even over capacity. And there’s more good news — […]