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Freight train derails in Prachuap Khiri Khan

A Bangkok-bound freight train derailed near the Bang Saphan railway station in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on Saturday morning. Nobody was hurt but services on three southern routes were affected.

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Haze returns with a vengeance

Haze pollution forced several schools in Bangkok to close on Friday as the Public Health Ministry reported more than 370,000 patients had suffered from illnesses caused by inhaling ultra-fine dust particles (PM2.5).

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New peace envoy meets Thai general

A new Malaysian facilitator for the Thai deep South peace talks met Gen Wanlop Rugsanaoh, head of Thailand's Peace Dialogue Panel, in Bangkok to continue the peace process.

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Sai Praneeth loses in Thailand Open quarter-finals

BANGKOK: Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth's impressive run came to an end after he went down fighting to China's world number 23 Li Shi Feng in the men's singles quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 300 badminton here on Friday.

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The art of kaiseki paired with exclusive flavours of Fukuoka

Unknown to most is that our capital city and Japan’s gateway to Kyushu, Fukuoka, have shared a friendship for 15 years. In honour of this special relationship, head chef Norihisa Maeda at Kinu By Takagi at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, is taking diners on a culinary journey to Fukuoka this…

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Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

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Police on trail of 'macau888' gambling ring

Police have arrested a man said to be linked to the macau888 gambling website but raids at eight locations on Friday failed to turn up the “four brothers” accused by a TV actress of operating the illegal business.

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PM2.5 haze to stay until next week

People living in 17 provinces in the North and Bangkok will continue to experience haze pollution until the middle of next week, according to the Pollution Control Department (PCD).

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Unsafe dust levels in 43 provinces, including Bangkok

Forty-three provinces, including Bangkok and its suburbs, remain blanketed in smog, with PM2.5 dust levels over the safe limit of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (ug/m3) on Friday morning, the Pollution Control Department reported.

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Land prices surge amid urban growth

Infrastructure, including a new expressway, along with urbanisation driven by mass transit expansion and market competition pushed Bangkok land prices up by as much as 75% in recent years.

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Bangkok's finest under one roof

There are plenty of reasons to check out Public Lane.

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Kyo-ryori classics

Seasonal produce is always a culinary quintessence at Kinu by Takagi, the signature Japanese kaiseki restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.

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Sai Praneeth enters Thailand Open quarters; George, Ashmita bow out

BANGKOK: India's B Sai Praneeth defeated Korean qualifier Hyeok Jin Jeon in a tough three-game contest to enter the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 300 badminton tournament on Thursday.

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Frenchman claiming police ties nabbed for extortion

A French fugitive has been arrested after allegedly claiming close connections with senior police officers to extort money from many expats in Pattaya.

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No vaping for smokers, no bail for 'extortion' police

Six policemen accused of extorting a group of tourists caught with vaping devices have been denied bail while the Bangkok police chief has ordered a crackdown on illegal e-cigarettes that are widely available in the capital.

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'I feel my eyes burn': Thailand says stay indoors as air pollution spikes

Air pollution in Bangkok and neighbouring Thai provinces spiked past safe levels on Thursday, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

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'Extortion' principal: It's not my money

The director of a Bangkok school has been suspended for allegedly extorting money from a supplier of student lunches, while insisting that the cash found in his office belonged to someone else.

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Harmful dust levels in 52 provinces, including Bangkok

Fifty-two out of 76 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok and its suburbs, were found with harmful levels of PM2.5 dust above the safe limit of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (mcg/m3), on Thursday morning, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) said.

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A grand celebration

A celebratory concert given by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in honour of the 36th birthday of its beloved patron HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya began the 2023 season in splendid fashion.

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Funny, eh? For sure

Canadian stand-up comedian Russell Peters continues his comeback with all-new "Act Your Age World Tour", bringing the show to Bangkok at CentralWorld Live, 8th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, on Feb 18 at 7.30pm.

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Anti-Tatmadaw protests in Bangkok

Myanmar protesters are calling on the Thai government to support them and the National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar in restoring true democracy and overthrowing the Tatmadaw.

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Sai Praneeth, Kiran George in men's singles second round in Thailand Open

BANGKOK: Indian shuttlers B Sai Praneeth and Kiran George advanced to the second round of the Thailand Open Super 300 badminton tournament with contrasting wins over their respective opponents on Wednesday.

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Tourists 'told to pay or go to jail'

A Singaporean man who was with a Taiwanese actress who alleged earlier that her group was extorted said police told him to pay up or spend two days in jail for having vaping devices he'd bought in Bangkok.

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Streets empty on Myanmar coup anniversary

Streets emptied and shops closed in protest across Myanmar on Wednesday, the second anniversary of the coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi’s government, with the junta hinting it may extend a state of emergency and delay new elections.

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Tourists extorted by police safe from prosecution for bribery

Tourists extorted by police will be safe from prosecution even though they paid a bribe, including holidaying Taiwanese actress Charlene An who alleged she was extorted for possession of an e-cigarette at a Bangkok checkpoint last month, a senior Bangkok police officer said on Wednesday.

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