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LSD Bust Prompts Warning to Parents in Thailand
PoliticsBangkok Post2d ago

LSD Bust Prompts Warning to Parents in Thailand

Thai authorities have issued a warning to parents and schools after customs officers intercepted a shipment of LSD blotter paper, featuring colorful cartoon designs, believed to be destined for Thailand.

Thai PM to Sue Over Senate Collusion Claim
PoliticsBangkok Post6d ago

Thai PM to Sue Over Senate Collusion Claim

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to file a defamation lawsuit against the head of the election-monitoring group iLaw over allegations linking him and other senior Bhumjaithai Party figures to manipulating the 2024 Senate elections.

Thai Court Acquits 'Aem Cyanide' in Fifth Murder Case
WorldBangkok Post8d ago

Thai Court Acquits 'Aem Cyanide' in Fifth Murder Case

Sararat 'Aem Cyanide' Rangsiwuthaporn, a woman previously convicted of poisoning, has been acquitted on one of the numerous murder charges brought against her. This marks her fifth acquittal in the ongoing legal proceedings.

Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Rises to 34
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Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Rises to 34

The death toll from a fatal bar fire in Bangkok has climbed to 34 after another victim succumbed to their injuries a week after the incident. Investigations into the cause of the devastating blaze are ongoing.

Thai Prime Minister Courts Investors on China Trip
PoliticsBangkok Post10d ago

Thai Prime Minister Courts Investors on China Trip

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is on a trip to China, where he is meeting with investors who reportedly remain confident in Thailand's strong infrastructure and strategic location as an investment destination.

Thailand Reflects on Recurring Bar Fire Tragedies
WorldBangkok Post11d ago

Thailand Reflects on Recurring Bar Fire Tragedies

Following Thailand's latest bar fire, a writer expresses sympathy for the victims but also frustration over the recurring nature of such preventable tragedies, suggesting a lack of lessons learned.

Thailand seeks AI and clean energy ties with China
WorldBangkok Post11d ago

Thailand seeks AI and clean energy ties with China

Thailand is actively pursuing new economic opportunities through enhanced cooperation with China. The focus of this collaboration includes key future industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and clean energy.

Thai PM Urged to Strengthen Tourism Ties with China
BusinessBangkok Post13d ago

Thai PM Urged to Strengthen Tourism Ties with China

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) has called on the Thai government to discuss agreements with Beijing to enhance affordable connectivity and bilateral tourism cooperation, following a three-year low in Chinese economic growth.

Bangkok Pub Fire Death Toll Rises to 32
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Bangkok Pub Fire Death Toll Rises to 32

The death toll from a fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, has risen to 32, with dozens more still hospitalized, some in intensive care. Police are investigating potential negligence as the cause of the deadly blaze.

Thai Exports Face Hit from New US Tariffs
BusinessBangkok Post9h ago

Thai Exports Face Hit from New US Tariffs

Thai exports are expected to be negatively impacted by a new 12.5% US tariff, which could weaken competitiveness and pressure economic growth in the second half of the year. Further US trade measures are also anticipated.

Thailand Raises 2026 Growth Forecast Amid Strong Exports
WorldBangkok Post5d ago

Thailand Raises 2026 Growth Forecast Amid Strong Exports

Thailand's Finance Ministry has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.5% from 1.6%, citing stronger foreign trade, investment, consumption, and the impact of government stimulus measures, with June exports exceeding expectations.

US Keeps Korea and Thailand on Currency Monitoring List
BusinessKorea HeraldBangkok Post5d ago2 sources

US Keeps Korea and Thailand on Currency Monitoring List

The US Treasury has kept both Korea and Thailand on its currency monitoring list, despite Korea's strong economic fundamentals. This decision indicates continued scrutiny of their foreign exchange practices.

Five Soldiers Killed in Attack on Checkpoint in Southern Thailand
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Five Soldiers Killed in Attack on Checkpoint in Southern Thailand

Five security personnel were killed and six civilians, including children, were injured in a shooting and pipe bomb attack on a security checkpoint in Thailand's restive southern region. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators of the attack.

Bangkok's Bake It Babe to Open Cafe at VivoCity
Culturechannel-news-asia6d ago

Bangkok's Bake It Babe to Open Cafe at VivoCity

Bake It Babe, a popular banana cake shop from Bangkok, is set to open a new cafe at VivoCity on July 31, offering a cozy dine-in area and fresh cake flavors like peanut butter and chocolate banana.

Thailand Sentences First Conscientious Objector to Prison
PoliticsBangkok Post9d ago

Thailand Sentences First Conscientious Objector to Prison

Student activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for his refusal to participate in Thailand's military conscription process, marking the country's first conscientious objector case.

Hotel Head Chef Assaults Intern in Phuket
CultureBangkok Post9d ago

Hotel Head Chef Assaults Intern in Phuket

Security camera footage from a hotel kitchen in Patong, Phuket, shows a head chef assaulting a 20-year-old intern by slapping her head, striking her arm with a spatula, and forcing her to eat undercooked rice.

ONEAM Initiates Legal Action to Sell Disputed Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel
BusinessBangkok Post12d ago

ONEAM Initiates Legal Action to Sell Disputed Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel

One Asset Management (ONEAM), manager of Grand Royal Orchid Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (GROREIT), has begun legal procedures to sell the 4.87-billion-baht Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel. This action follows Royal Orchid Hotel (Thailand) (ROH) failing to repurchase the property as agreed.

Bangkok Pub Fire Death Toll Rises to 33
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Bangkok Pub Fire Death Toll Rises to 33

The death toll from a Bangkok pub fire has risen to 33, with a singer's death and the loss of four band members contributing to the tragic count.

Thai Ministry Prepares Three Tourism Stimulus Schemes
BusinessBangkok Post13d ago

Thai Ministry Prepares Three Tourism Stimulus Schemes

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to propose three tourism stimulus projects, valued at 2.45 billion baht, aimed at generating 56 billion baht in economic value through domestic travel co-payment, flight discounts, and international promotions.

Six Hospitals Probed Over Thai Birth-Record Scam
PoliticsBangkok Post13d ago

Six Hospitals Probed Over Thai Birth-Record Scam

The Ministry of Public Health has launched an investigation into six private hospitals suspected of involvement in a fraudulent birth registration scheme. The scam allegedly allowed foreign-born children to obtain Thai nationality by falsely declaring Thai fathers.

Bangkok Land Prices Rise Near Mass Transit Lines
BusinessBangkok Post9h ago

Bangkok Land Prices Rise Near Mass Transit Lines

Land prices in Bangkok continue to increase, particularly near expanding mass transit lines, with eastern and outer suburban areas showing the strongest gains. This trend persists despite a slight dip in the overall land price index.

Thailand Steps Up Japan Drug Smuggling Probe
PoliticsBangkok Post20h ago

Thailand Steps Up Japan Drug Smuggling Probe

Thai authorities are intensifying coordination with their Japanese counterparts regarding a 28-year-old Thai woman arrested at Fukuoka Airport after crystal methamphetamine was found hidden in coffee sachets she was carrying into Japan.

Thai PM Urged to Intervene in NBTC Commissioner Dispute
TechnologyBangkok Post1d ago

Thai PM Urged to Intervene in NBTC Commissioner Dispute

Thailand's Prime Minister is being called upon to intervene in a revolt among National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) commissioners. The intervention is sought to resolve internal conflicts within the regulatory body.

Investors Advised to Target El Niño Beneficiaries
BusinessBangkok Post1d ago

Investors Advised to Target El Niño Beneficiaries

Investors are being urged to identify and invest in companies that stand to benefit from the El Niño weather phenomenon. This advice suggests a strategic approach to capitalize on the anticipated economic impacts of El Niño.

Noisy Italian Students Incident Resolved in Thailand
CultureBangkok Post3d ago

Noisy Italian Students Incident Resolved in Thailand

A dispute involving noisy Italian students in Thailand, which sparked public debate on behavior and cultural respect, has been formally resolved with apologies from the students and payment of police-imposed fines.

Thai Government Abandons Land Bridge Megaproject
PoliticsBangkok Post3d ago

Thai Government Abandons Land Bridge Megaproject

Opposition parties in Thailand have welcomed the government's decision to scrap the Land Bridge megaproject, opting instead for a smaller "Missing Link" transport strategy deemed more economically viable.

Thai Car Production Target Hit by Middle East War
WorldBangkok Post4d ago

Thai Car Production Target Hit by Middle East War

The escalating conflict in the Middle East, specifically the Israel-US war on Iran, is negatively impacting Thai car exports and has led to a downgrade of the country's 2026 car manufacturing target.

Thai Hospital Investigates Infant Death After NICU Lunch Party
HealthBangkok Post4d ago

Thai Hospital Investigates Infant Death After NICU Lunch Party

Ang Thong Hospital in Thailand is investigating the death of a five-day-old infant in its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The hospital acknowledged that staff had held a lunch gathering in an area adjacent to the ward, raising questions about protocols.

Bangkok Nightspots to Undergo Safety Checks
PoliticsBangkok Post9d ago

Bangkok Nightspots to Undergo Safety Checks

Bangkok city officials, led by Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, announced that approximately 1,100 entertainment venues in the capital will be inspected over the next 60 days to ensure compliance with public safety regulations.

Roads Reopen Near Bangkok Tunnel Leak Site
WorldBangkok Post10d ago

Roads Reopen Near Bangkok Tunnel Leak Site

Roads have partially reopened to traffic near Bangkok's Wongwian Yai as repairs continue underground to a leaking Purple Line rail tunnel, which previously caused subsidence in the Klong San district.

Bangkok Townhouse Fire Kills Couple and 73 Cats
WorldBangkok Post10d ago

Bangkok Townhouse Fire Kills Couple and 73 Cats

A fire engulfed a three-story townhouse in the Samre area of Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of a married couple and 73 pet cats. Firefighters managed to rescue an infant and a bedridden elderly woman from the blaze.

Thai Senate Panel Disqualifies NBTC Chairman
PoliticsBangkok Post11d ago

Thai Senate Panel Disqualifies NBTC Chairman

Dr. Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck is facing a potential legal battle after a Senate panel disqualified him from serving as a member and chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

Cloud 11 Project Aims to Establish Bangkok as Creative Hub
CultureBangkok Post12d ago

Cloud 11 Project Aims to Establish Bangkok as Creative Hub

Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Ltd has launched 'Cloud 11', a landmark project in Bangkok with an investment exceeding 20 billion baht, aiming to transform the facility into a center for the creative economy and an innovation hub in Asia.

Thailand Extends Work Permits for 770,000 Migrant Workers
PoliticsVnExpress13d ago

Thailand Extends Work Permits for 770,000 Migrant Workers

The Thai Cabinet has approved an extension of work permits for approximately 770,000 migrant workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. This measure aims to address labor shortages in the manufacturing and services sectors and sustain economic activity.

Thailand Lowers Household Electricity Rates
BusinessBangkok Post13d ago

Thailand Lowers Household Electricity Rates

Thailand has revised its electricity tariff structure to lower power rates for household consumers. The changes, expected by August, will also remove public street lighting costs from residential bills.