Rock On The Beach 2026 has made history as the largest seaside rock festival in Eastern Thailand, bringing together ten top-tier rock artists for an epic finale.

Last weekend, rock music fans from across Thailand converged to experience the energy of Chang Music Connection presents Rock On The Beach 2026, the hottest and most electrifying coastal music festival in the country, held on Saturday, April 25 at Laem Charoen Beach in Rayong Province.

GFest, operating under GMM SHOW, transformed the beach into a rock haven with elevated production, lighting, visuals, and sound that surpassed previous years. The lineup featured ten of Thailand's premier rock artists who delivered non-stop musical performances. Rock fans eagerly claimed prime spots near the stage as the festival atmosphere buzzed with energy from the moment gates opened. GFest featured impressive photo spots including giant guitar symbols, boats, and ship anchors specially designed for the event.

The experience extended beyond the stage with tattoo zones featuring band logos, relaxation areas offering Thai massage and hair services, plus carefully curated food vendors to keep fans energized throughout the night.

Bomb at Track opened with explosive energy and hot content that electrified the beach. Klear followed with hit songs that had fans singing along before the sunset segment. Joey Phuwasit brought upbeat rhythmic tracks that got crowds moving, while Palmy's reflective green outfit stood out brilliantly. Lomosonic dove into the crowd for intense body-surfing moments before passing to BIG ASS, who delivered hit after hit. Potato surprised fans with emotional and fun songs, followed by Three Man Down's relentless energy. TaitoSmith cranked up the intensity with spirit-rousing performances that had everyone jumping frantically. Bodyslam, Thailand's top rock band, closed the night with their signature powerful sound and distinctive style, delivering a grand finale befitting the region's premier coastal rock festival.

Beyond the performances, the organizers demonstrated environmental responsibility by immediately cleaning the venue and sorting waste for recycling after the event ended. The organizing team and Rayong Province government agencies also conducted community service by cleaning Laem Charoen Beach and surrounding public areas, reflecting their commitment to returning the beautiful environment and natural landscape to its original state.

Parliament held secret voting for committee chairpersons across 9 committees on April 28, 2026, with Ratchanok Srinok eying the Budget Administration and Oversight Committee chair while Verayuth Kanchochuhat sought the Economic Development Committee position. The People's Party, currently holding 119 signatures, needs 21 more to submit a petition to the Supreme Court President requesting establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Commission investigative panel into the Saksayam Chidchob stock manipulation case. Coalition opposition parties including Thai Raksa Party, Kao Tham Party, and Free Thai Party are gathering support, with Thairak Party already confirming agreement and approximately 10 senators also pledging to sign, with the petition expected to be formally submitted to parliament during May.

Young Thai kiteboard athlete Joseph Jonathan Weston delivered an outstanding performance from start to finish, capturing the Asian Beach Games gold medal. Thai youth sailor Rachot Saad Watana also won gold in the men's youth Optimist class at the 6th Asian Beach Games "Sanya 2026" held in Sanya, China on April 28, 2026.

Joseph Jonathan Weston, competing in the men's Formula kiteboarding class, maintained excellent form throughout all 15 rounds of competition. With the lowest penalty score of just 22 points, he secured the gold medal. Chinese athlete Xiao Shiming earned silver with 31 penalty points, while fellow Chinese competitor Yang Xinluo claimed bronze with 36 points. Sakhipat Thongjun finished in fifth place.

Meanwhile, youth sailor Rachot Saad Watana impressively edged out his fellow Thai sailor Sravich Naaksookh, the 2025 Asian champion, to claim the men's youth Optimist gold. After completing ten final rounds with a combined 34 penalty points, Rachot secured victory. Sravich, who failed to complete the final round, finished with 40 points to claim silver. Malaysia's Muhammad Yasin Sayah Raisan took bronze with 47 points.

Other Thai athletes' results include: Women's Optimist youth - Periyaphorn Chantrawong won bronze, and Surapa Muangngam finished fifth. Men's ILCA 4 youth - Harsalak Srinakhorn claimed silver, Patcharapol Rumvisai finished sixth. Women's ILCA 4 youth - Pailin Charoenphol won silver, Thanapon Phothkaew finished ninth.

Men's IQFOIL windsurfing - Wachirwit Thanupp won bronze, and Ratchanon Khunjang finished eighth. Women's IQFOIL windsurfing - Chanutkan Charoensouk finished eighth, and Wannida Wintachai finished tenth.

In women's kiteboarding Formula, Thai athletes competed for only 14 rounds due to insufficient wind conditions. Benyapa Chantawan finished fifth and Sipang Chantarangkul finished sixth.

Overall, Thai sailors, windsurfers, and kiteboard athletes earned a combined total of 2 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals.

Following complaints from two victims against content creator Bird at Phra Pradaeng Police Station in Samut Prakan province, authorities are moving forward with legal action. The victims claim Bird applied caulking adhesive to their bodies instead of chalk powder during Phra Pradaeng's Songkran celebration, an incident that sparked significant criticism on social media.

On April 28, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Abhichat Thongphaew, superintendent of Phra Pradaeng Police Station, announced that police have referred the victims for medical examinations and will issue a summons to Bird following the results. Preliminary charges involve assault and bodily harm, with sentence severity depending on the medical findings. Additionally, cyber police are coordinating on Computer Crime Act charges and will work with relevant agencies to block websites and remove inappropriate content created by the suspect.

On April 28, 2025, a criminal court delivered its verdict on April 24 in cases against Siradanai 'Golf' Plaiyduang and nine co-defendants accused of leading a gang assault on polling officers at Phang Nga municipal polling station. The assault occurred when officers prevented photography inside the voting booth. The defendants faced multiple charges including conspiracy, assaulting officers in the performance of duty, obstructing election commission officials, and gang activity. The court found the primary defendant guilty under the Election Commission Act and Criminal Code provisions related to conspiracy, assault with weapons, and obstruction of official duties. The court sentenced the primary defendant to one year imprisonment for gang conspiracy and nine days for disobedience, with a two-year sentence for inciting others to assault officers using weapons. Co-defendants were each sentenced to one year for gang activity and two years for armed assault on officers. Three co-defendants received sentence reductions of one-third under Criminal Code provisions.

Travel enthusiasts should not miss this! Vietjet Thailand partners with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to roll out the "Green Travel, Full Satisfaction" campaign, offering 30% discounts on airfares for Bangkok to secondary city routes. The promotion aims to encourage Thai travelers to visit during the low season and revitalize the tourism economy across the country.

On April 28, 2025, Pinyon Phibulsongkram, Vice President of Commerce and Customer Relations at Vietjet Thailand, revealed that while the tourism industry is crucial to Thailand's economy, current geopolitical conditions have impacted consumer spending power, causing tourism to slow as travelers become more budget-conscious.

Vietjet Thailand, committed to providing affordable and accessible travel for all passengers, is launching the "Green Travel, Full Satisfaction with Vietjet" campaign to promote travel to secondary cities during the low season. This supports the Tourism Authority of Thailand's initiatives to promote secondary tourism destinations while spreading income to local communities and supporting sustainable growth throughout the year.

Under this campaign, Vietjet Thailand is offering 3,000 discounted one-way or round-trip tickets on four secondary city routes: Bangkok-Nakhon Si Thammarat, Bangkok-Khon Kaen, Bangkok-Chiang Rai, and Bangkok-Hat Yai.

Passengers can enter the code "TAT30" to receive a 30% discount (excluding taxes, fees, and add-ons) when booking on th.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Thailand app from today until May 31, 2025. Travel dates must fall between May 6 and September 30, 2025 (excluding public holidays and long weekends).

Secondary city tourism has emerged as a high-potential growth trend, driven by travelers prioritizing budget management, avoiding crowded peak-season destinations, and seeking new travel experiences, particularly nature-based and religious tourism sites. Vietjet Thailand continues to expand its route network connecting major and secondary cities while partnering with government agencies, private sector, and local communities to promote "Unseen Thailand," reinforcing the airline's role in advancing Thailand's tourism industry sustainably.