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The allure of the self-built home market
BusinessBangkok Post1d ago

The allure of the self-built home market

Although the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.

3 Thai crew on attacked ship 'still alive'
WorldBangkok Post1d ago

3 Thai crew on attacked ship 'still alive'

Three Thai sailors remain alive aboard the damaged cargo ship MV Mayuree Naree after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Adm Thadawut Thatphithakkul, chief of staff of the Royal…

Remote work move weighs on transport, media stocks
BusinessBangkok Post2d ago

Remote work move weighs on transport, media stocks

Thailand's temporary work-from-home (WFH) policy for government agencies, introduced as part of emergency energy-saving measures, creates short-term pressure on transport and out-of-home media stocks, according to analysts.

Thais begin evacuations from Iran
WorldBangkok Post7d ago

Thais begin evacuations from Iran

Thailand has begun evacuating its first group of nationals from Iran, relocating diplomatic operations to eastern Turkey to support the repatriation effort.

Tourism stimulus eyed to address slowdown
BusinessBangkok Post1d ago

Tourism stimulus eyed to address slowdown

To mitigate the tourism impact from the Middle East conflict, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to propose to the cabinet a stimulus measure for the short-haul and domestic markets, as well as setting up a "war room" in collaboration with private operators.

Thai Crypto Scandals Erode Investor Trust
FinanceBangkok Post2d ago

Thai Crypto Scandals Erode Investor Trust

Two high-profile cryptocurrency scandals in Thailand, involving Worawat Naknawdee and Kampanat Vimolnoht, have sparked significant debate among Thai investors regarding trust in digital assets.

Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak
BusinessBangkok Post2d ago

Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak

Foreign investor holdings in Thai stocks reached a new record high of 6.11 trillion baht in January, representing 37.1% of the total market capitalisation and reflecting growing overseas interest in…

PTG confirms plans to raise refined oil reserves
BusinessBangkok Post2d ago

PTG confirms plans to raise refined oil reserves

PTG Energy Plc, the operator of PT petrol stations, has announced plans to expand its refined oil reserves in line with a government directive aimed at safeguarding national energy security during the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

Mistaken for drunks, left to die: Thailand’s police have a deadly blind spot
WorldSCMP5d ago

Mistaken for drunks, left to die: Thailand’s police have a deadly blind spot

Warissara* survived the crash. It was the next four hours that killed her. The 21-year-old had been riding home from her restaurant job on the night of February 20 last year, caught in heavy rain on a slick Bangkok road, when she came off her motorbike. Emergency responders who arrived at the scene found only a few visible scratches – and detected the smell of alcohol. She had no identification on her. The call was made: send her to the police station, not the hospital. She arrived at...

PoliticsBangkok Post7d ago

18 poll cases still under review

The Supreme Administrative Court is reviewing 18 cases related to the recent election and referendum, with one case already dismissed, two rejected, and one withdrawn, says Prawit Boonthiem, vice president of the court.

CultureBangkok Post8d ago

Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance exam

A controversy has erupted over the strict rules set for those taking the exam for admission to Matthayom Suksa 4 (Grade 10) at a prestigious Bangkok school after some students had to discard cash in…

Thai Bad Loans Decline in 2025
BusinessBangkok Post8d ago

Thai Bad Loans Decline in 2025

The banking industry in Thailand saw a 36% decrease in the sale of non-performing loans (NPLs) in 2025, as banks improved management of new bad loans and awaited support from the Bank of Thailand.

Pheu Thai to be 'back with better'
PoliticsBangkok Post22h ago

Pheu Thai to be 'back with better'

Yodchanan Wongsawat, Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate and list MP, has vowed to improve his party's performance and return stronger in four years.

Thai Navy warns vessels of mine risk in Mideast waters
WorldBangkok Post1d ago

Thai Navy warns vessels of mine risk in Mideast waters

The Royal Thai Navy has issued a warning to Thai shipping operators and commercial vessels to exercise heightened caution when navigating the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Strait of Hormuz, citing rising regional tensions and potential risks.

Your horoscope for Mar 13-19
CultureBangkok Post2d ago

Your horoscope for Mar 13-19

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

1,000 eager to return home
WorldBangkok Post2d ago

1,000 eager to return home

Nearly 1,000 Thai workers in the Middle East have expressed a desire to return home amid the escalating regional conflict, according to the Ministry of Labour.

Meta Disables 150,000 Accounts in Crackdown on Southeast Asian Scam Networks
TechnologyThe GuardianSCMPobservador3d ago3 sources

Meta Disables 150,000 Accounts in Crackdown on Southeast Asian Scam Networks

Meta has disabled over 150,000 accounts and launched new tools to combat scam networks in Southeast Asia, leading to 21 arrests by Thai police in a sweeping international crackdown that targeted people around the world, with US citizens reportedly losing over $10 billion to these online and phone…