President Donald Trump on Sunday said ​the U.S. ‌Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz and would also interdict every vessel in international waters that ​had ⁠paid a toll to Iran.

Werapong Prapha has stepped down from his position as deputy leader of the Democrat Party, announcing he will assume the role of Thai Trade Representative, leading negotiations with the European Union.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has extended well-wishes to the public for the Songkran holidays, encouraging people to celebrate with family while prioritising safety and responsibility as festivities begin nationwide.

Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, said on Sunday deputy party leader Werapong Prapha should resign from both his party position and membership if he accepts a political appointment as an adviser to the commerce minister.

The Ministry for Natural Resources and Environment has offered a 50,000 baht reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who beheaded the dugong found dead on a beach in Phangnga province.