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The cabinet has approved letting a southern development board draft a regional master plan, shifting the focus from the proposed Land Bridge megaproject to transport connectivity, economic development and public participation.

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Navy rejects claims over bunker safety

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has rejected claims that border bunkers in Chanthaburi and Trat are unsafe or poorly built, saying photographs circulated online showed unfinished construction and did not reflect the overall condition of the facilities.

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Why missing links are the smarter choice

Academics support the development of "missing links" in the country's transport network, as these projects can deliver quick results and clearly address economic needs.

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Rising yen set to boost Japanese tourism

A stronger yen as a result of US-Japan currency interventions could incentivise more Japanese to travel overseas, especially to short-haul destinations such as Thailand, while Thai travellers should not be discouraged from visiting Japan, according to tourism operators.

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Funding to secure Eastern Economic Corridor water supply

The cabinet has approved more than 7 billion baht to strengthen water security in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Scientists looking for giant trees in Taiwan discovered a hidden forest filled with some of East Asia's tallest trees

A team of researchers has uncovered remarkable giant temperate forests nestled within the mountains of Taiwan. Utilising airborne laser scanning technology, they identified towering conifers and age-old broadleaf trees that sequester substantial carbon, acting as crucial reserves for climate stability. As an outcome of Taiwan's challenging terrain, these ancient ecosystems…

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After Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami, volunteers have planted more than 680,000 trees to protect the coast from future tsunamis

In a remarkable effort to enhance its coastal protection, Japan is planting over 680,000 native trees through the Chinju no Mori Project. This initiative, which complements existing concrete seawalls established after the 2011 tsunami, employs the innovative Miyawaki Method. By drawing inspiration from ancient guardian forests, these new dense forests…

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Hotels warn 3% tax could hurt tourism recovery

As the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to introduce a 3% hotel tax to increase revenue, the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the authority to begin with a lower rate of 0.5-1% and provide additional support to help tourism operators affected by the Middle East conflict.

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Suvarnabhumi airport apologises for handling of Chinese fan frenzy

Suvarnabhumi airport management has apologised for its security guards’ handling of a group of overzealous fans of a Chinese celebrity, after they were blocked from boarding the same flight as he was on because of safety concerns.

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Fake Thai ID card racket busted in Tak

TAK - Police have arrested four Thais and seven Myanmar nationals in a crackdown on fraudulent Thai ID card issuance in this border province.

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Border town suffers as Malaysians bypass old checkpoint

SONGKHLA - The Thai border town that hosts an old — and still operational — border checkpoint with Malaysia has seen business fall off sharply since a new checkpoint opened just a kilometre away.

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Pattaya operators back airport rail link

Tourism operators in Pattaya say that the rail link connecting the three airports, regardless of its speed, remains essential for boosting traffic at U-tapao Airport, as tourism in the eastern region alone cannot attract the large number of visitors needed to fulfil the airport's planned capacity.

Bangkok Post

Health ministry steps up weed enforcement rules

The Ministry of Public Health has stepped up enforcement of cannabis rules, revealing the results of operations conducted since October.

Bangkok Post

Beyond the unrest

Chaiyos Pinpradab, founder of the magazine Phuket Bulletin, is now retired and living in his home on the island. Whenever he hears news regarding loss of innocent lives during local unrest, he is heartbroken.

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Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

SAMUT SAKHON - With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an abstinence campaign blending public health with spirituality.

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Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue

Officials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframes

Bangkok Post

Police under fire over missing case updates

Police in Chon Buri have apologised to the families of three Thai murder victims for failing to provide regular updates on the investigation, while insisting officers continued working on the case and remain committed to bringing those responsible to justice.

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A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said

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The Bangkok Post marked its 80th anniversary yesterday having been established on August 1, 1946. Over the years the newspaper has witnessed tumultuous times and the fact it has survived more than a dozen coups and several major political upheavals, is quite an achievement.

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Thai ICF 2026 to feature 21 choirs

The annual Thailand International Choral Festival is set to take place from Monday until Friday at the Thailand Cultural Centre in Bangkok, with performances from 21 Thai and international choirs under this year's theme of "Sabai Sabai".

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Sadao crossing upgrades to drive growth

SONGKHLA: The Sadao Border Checkpoint is again set to handle more than six million travellers this year as authorities seek to expand cross-border trade and improve links with Malaysia, visiting senators said.

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Anutin vows justice over murders

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed condolences to the family of two Russian siblings killed in a high-profile murder case and apologised to Russian tourists and the Russian people over the incident.

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Wat Pho: Beyond the Reclining Buddha

Insight Wat Pho app transforms temple visits into interactive experiences

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A tale of two tourist incidents

Inviting the fury of the Thai public on a matter that is admittedly done and dusted, I cannot help but feel compelled to at least voice my misgivings over the recent “noisy Italian students” incident, especially how it played out compared with another similar occurrence.

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‘Just the tip of the iceberg’: how a Bali run club reignited tourist tensions on holiday island

Accusations Indonesians were being excluded deepened a sense of frustration held by some residents on the island

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