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Land Bridge a huge political risk for Bhumjaithai

The much-vaunted Land Bridge project, once marketed as a transformative mega-development that would redefine Thailand’s role in global trade, risks becoming a political liability for the ruling Bhumjaithai Party. What was initially presented as a bold national vision now appears mired in uncertainty, resistance and wavering political commitment.

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Myanmar's junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China

Less than two months after he completed a carefully engineered transition from Myanmar's junta chief ‌to become president, Min Aung Hlaing will fly to India on an official visit on Saturday, his first overseas visit since taking the civilian role.

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K-pop to K-glow: Beauty treatments drive a new boom for South Korea

A growing number of foreign visitors are traveling to South Korea not just for its music, food and culture, but for its booming beauty industry. Drawn by lower costs and advanced techniques, tourists are increasingly adding skincare procedures to their itineraries — turning K-beauty into a major driver of medical…

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Tourists divided on UFC arena at White House for USA 250

Construction of a cage-fighting arena continued Thursday (May 28) on the White House's South Lawn as U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host a night of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Tourists observing the construction work at the White House on…

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Microsoft to let users reassign Copilot key after backlash

Windows 11 users will soon be able to remap the dedicated Copilot key on newer laptops, restoring lost functionality such as the Right Ctrl and Context Menu keys, Microsoft announced this week.

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Chulalongkorn University's rare book room safeguards 25,000 historic volumes

Chulalongkorn University’s rare book room, anchored by the Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana and Prince Dhani Nivat collections, preserves about 25,000 items, including early Thai press works from King Rama III’s era. The room combines conservation techniques and digitisation to protect and share Thailand’s historic publications worldwide via Chula Digiverse.

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Thai silk fashion shows draw envoys

Ambassadors from 36 countries will join Thai silk fashion shows in Bangkok as the nation steps up efforts to promote its creative industries and cultural heritage globally.

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CPN agrees to tie-up for developments in Vietnam

Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a large Thai real estate developer, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sun Group, a Vietnamese real estate and tourism developer, to jointly explore opportunities for world-class retail and mixed-use developments in Vietnam.

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'Thais Help Thais' deadline a success

More than 26 million people and over one million businesses had registered for Thailand's "Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40" co-payment scheme ahead of Friday's registration deadline.

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'Post' pockets key Pride Value gong

The Bangkok Post has been honoured with a Pride Value award at the Bangkok Pride Awards 2026 in recognition of its longstanding commitment to promoting gender diversity, inclusion and equality through journalism.

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PM vows chat leak inquiry

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to investigate leaked Line chat messages allegedly showing the chief of the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) instructing a senior Phuket official to "help the blue party" during the recent election campaign.

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House rejects Land Bridge study panel

The House of Representatives rejected a proposal to establish a special committee to further study the Land Bridge megaproject, with government MPs arguing that multiple reviews had already been conducted and additional scrutiny would duplicate existing work.

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Asian tourists keep travel plans in place despite war

Thais and other Southeast Asian travellers are continuing to plan travel in the second half of the year, opting for regional destinations even though they might slash their budgets or number of trips, according to online travel agent AirAsia Move.

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Thailand likely to avoid interest rate hike

The Bank of Thailand is expected to keep interest rates steady as the nation lacks significant inflationary pressure, even as some regional central banks hiked rates to cope with rising prices.

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Vietnam encourages Gulf energy investment

A top Vietnamese leader has invited Gulf Development Plc, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a major telecoms operator, to expand its energy businesses in Vietnam.

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KKP warns Thailand faces dual deficit risk

Thailand could be at risk of entering a "dual deficit" situation and facing longer-term baht weakness.

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Fonseca blasts Djokovic out of French Open after epic comeback

PARIS (FRANCE) - Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper the Serbian great's latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam.

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Colombian army looks to outsmart guerrillas with drone warfare

SOGAMOSO (COLOMBIA) - A drone drops an explosive onto mountainous terrain below, shattering the silence of the Andes as Colombia's military enters an arms race with guerrillas already using the remote devices to wreak havoc.

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Pens, pencils and rulers are the life vests kids need

In 2011, I spent an entire week after school trying to pair an ancient Samsung Galaxy tablet with a Chromecast plugged into the back of a brand-new six-foot interactive whiteboard at my school in Thailand.

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Time to end cycle of violence in deep South

A recent ambush on a police officer in Pattani province, which resulted in the tragic death of his wife as she held their baby in her arms, reminds us that violence in the deep South remains deeply troubling.

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Cebu accord must stick

The Anutin Charnvirakul government and its Cambodian counterpart must keep alive the commitments to peace and trust-building they agreed to on the Philippine island of Cebu.

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PP faces tough test on charter reform

More than three months after failing to secure the top position in a national election marred by allegations of irregularities, the People's Party (PP) is striving to regain momentum despite a number of unfavourable factors.

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Thai-Swedish prosperity alliance

A few weeks ago, Their Majesties King Rama X and Queen Suthida of Thailand visited Sweden to join the festivities for His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf's 80th birthday milestone. The historic visit reaffirmed the long and warm friendship between our two Kingdoms, a relationship that formally began with the…

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Rainbow over Bangkok

Pride parades are expected to sweep the capital from tomorrow as part of a nationwide campaign to host WorldPride 2030.

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Craft beer group hails end of afternoon alcohol ban

Thailand has finally abandoned its 54-year-old afternoon alcohol sales ban, which the Craft Beer Trade Association described as "a starting point for civilisation".

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