April 27, 2025: Mae Hong Son hits 42°C, Highest temp
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
The Meteorological Department reports the top 10 provinces with the highest temperatures on April 27, 2025. Mae Hong Son breaks records, hitting 42°C, as a heatwave affects the entire country.
Phumtham hails Klatham victory, rules out Cabinet changes
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
Defence Minister Phumtham congratulated the Klatham Party on its Nakhon Si Thammarat by-election win but insisted it was unrelated to a Cabinet reshuffle.
Thai Trade Office Directors highlight opportunities from Trump's tariff
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
The Directors of the Trade Promotion Office in the United States revealed that after Trump announced the tariff increase, Americans rushed to buy and stockpile goods due to concerns over rising prices. They pointed out that Trump's tariffs present an opportunity for Thai products to replace Chinese goods and urged entrepreneurs not to give up, as this is expected to be just a short-term measure.
Heatstroke deaths surge, 4 Southern provinces at extreme risk
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
Heatstroke has claimed 212 lives in Thailand. The Department of Health issued the highest alert, with four southern provinces under extreme danger. Close monitoring ordered.
Summer storms batter Bangkok, Hail hits North and Northeast
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
The Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms across Bangkok today (April 28, 2025), with summer storms bringing heavy rain to 40% of the city. Hailstorms and strong winds are expected in the North and Northeast. Travellers are advised to avoid areas affected by storms.
Soe Win: Quake repairs must start after soil testing
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
The National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) convened a meeting on Friday at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in Naypyidaw to assess ongoing earthquake response efforts and lay out plans for reconstruction.
Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
Since Trump took office on Jan. 20, records for more than 4,700 students have been removed from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement-maintained Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
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