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Siri Sala hosts Sino-Thai cultural programme

Siri Sala Private Thai Villa presents The Rivers Of Heritage Series, a two-day cultural programme to explore the influence of Chinese migration on Bangkok's history, rituals and social traditions, on the evenings of this Friday and Saturday.

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Voters favour independent candidates in Bangkok governor race

Independent candidates running in the Bangkok gubernatorial and city council elections are the voters' top choices with polling exactly four weeks away, a Nida poll showed on Sunday.

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Italy backs development plan

Bangkok and Rome are exploring deeper transport cooperation as Italy signals support for Thailand's rail and port expansion plans.

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Man held in Bangkok for selling fake luxury perfumes

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly selling counterfeit luxury-brand perfumes online, falsely claiming they were genuine products offered at unusually low prices because they were sold without boxes or as bottle-only imports.

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Abhisit confident Democrats can win back Bangkok voters

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that the party can persuade Bangkok voters backing incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt to support Democrat gubernatorial candidate Anucha Burapachaisri and the party’s council candidates in the June 28 election.

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Is Bangkok a good place to live?

“Bangkok is amazing, absolutely wonderful.” “It’s easy to build a future.” “The number one problem is traffic jams.” “Bangkok is great if you have money.” These were some of the responses we heard when we asked the question: Is Bangkok a good place to live?

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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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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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Quality quintet

The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Piano Quintet presented an intimate and elegant chamber music evening on Saturday at 140 Wireless, set amidst Bangkok's evolving Lumpini–Wireless Road cultural quarter. Elegant yet relaxed, contemporary yet welcoming, the space was bathed in soft natural light filtering through its surrounding glass façade.

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Designing a future Bangkok

Bangkok is in full campaign mode. As the capital gears up for the upcoming Bangkok governor election on June 28, we are starting to hear more about how each candidate will whip up the city to their design, turning Bangkok into a thriving capital that can match the structure and…

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People’s Party candidate unfazed by Chadchart poll lead

People’s Party candidate Chaiwat Sathawornwichit says he has no concerns about opinion polls that show incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt leading the race for Bangkok governor, insisting he remains fully confident and committed to tackling structural problems, particularly corruption.

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 29-June 4

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

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PLX Asia Summit Introduces Southeast Asia's First Unified Private Label Platform

BANGKOK, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PLX Asia, Southeast Asia's first unified B2B platform dedicated to private label and contract manufacturing, was introduced today through the Industry Leadership Summit, marking the first step toward its full-scale trade event in 2027. Designed to connect retailers, manufacturers, and solution providers, PLX Asia…

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Forgetful people get a lifeline with Ugreen trackers

Losing keys in the Bangkok traffic or misplacing a passport before a Phuket escape may soon feel less like a minor disaster and more like a mild inconvenience, as Ugreen rolls out its latest FineTrack 2 and FineTrack Mini 2 trackers.

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Chadchart still favourite in Bangkok governor race

Former governor Chadchart Sittipunt remained a preferred choice for voters to return to run the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration in the gubernatorial election next month.

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Salto Showcases Innovation and Hospitality Excellence at HoSkar Night Bangkok 2026

BANGKOK, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Salto Systems, a global leader in smart access control solutions, successfully co-hosted HoSkar Night Bangkok 2026, one of the region's most dynamic networking platforms for the hospitality and real estate sectors, organised by WeHub. The event brought together leading developers, property owners and hospitality...

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16 throw hat in ring for governor post

A total of 16 candidates officially entered the race for Bangkok governor on Thursday as registration for the gubernatorial and city council elections opened ahead of the June 28 voting day.

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Reflecting on shared ties and wins

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Digital Identity Co. Modernizes Thailand Immigration Bureau Services with AWS

BANGKOK, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country's first web and mobile application for national immigration management, is built on AWS. Developed by Digital Identity Co., Ltd in partnership with the…

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Runners use rhythm, vintage Thai songs to improve fitness

At Suan Luang Rama IX Park, Bangkok, Pol Capt Chairat Premsiri’s Zone 2 Runners Club blends energy‑efficient, military‑inspired running technique with a metronome‑paced cadence and vintage Suntaraporn music. The low‑intensity, team‑oriented workout has helped older members, including an 84‑year‑old, improve fitness and mobility while fostering joy through singing.

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Registration opens for Bangkok governor candidates

The registration of candidates for the Bangkok governor election on June 28 began at City Hall in Din Daeng district of the capital on Thursday morning.

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Maritime talks with Cambodia fail

No agreement was reached during bilateral talks with Cambodia, says Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, following Bangkok's decision to cancel the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU 44) on overlapping maritime claims.

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Registration for BMA elections kicks off

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) opens registration on Thursday for candidates contesting the June 28 Bangkok governor and city council elections, with a budget of 294.1 million baht allocated for the polls.

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Eternity in focus at 'Stillness In Bloom'

The fleeting beauty of flowers is transformed into eternity through paintings at "Stillness In Bloom", which is running at Maison JE Bangkok until July 12.

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Green buildings no luxury add-on

At our recent annual summit on Building Resilience held in Bangkok, I sat across the table from smart people making familiar arguments. The cost is too high. The market is not ready. The supply chain cannot support it. There is no regulation forcing the issue. I have been hearing these…

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