Exiled Putin critic says push for peace put him in danger PARIS - Veteran Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin never planned to flee to France. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Europe battles wildfires: latest developments PARIS - Countries across Europe were battling a wave of new wildfires Friday as blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes made for dangerous conditions. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 14-20 Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Farage wins UK by-election as Count Binface claims ‘moral victory’ CLACTON-ON-SEA, England - Hard-right British politician Nigel Farage was re-elected to his parliamentary seat Friday in a by-election shunned by the major parties — handing his main rival, joke candidate Count Binface, a larger than expected share of the vote. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
School in Loei suspends classes after shooting threat Loei Pittayakom School in Loei province suspended on-site classes on Friday after discovering online chat messages in which a Matthayom Suksa 2 (Grade 8) student allegedly told a friend that he was planning to carry out a shooting at the school, reportedly inspired by the Aug 7 attack near Bangkok. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Did Aristotle exist? China targets pseudo-history myths claiming West stole civilisations BEIJING — A provincial propaganda department in China has warned the public against subscribing to growing conspiracy theories on history, such as those stating that Aristotle and Ancient Greece never existed. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Indonesia to close over 750 state-owned enterprises JAKARTA — The Indonesian government will close more than 750 state-owned enterprises by year's end, President Prabowo Subianto said Friday, mulling the possibility of a special court to investigate "unproductive" boards. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Your weekly horoscope for Aug 14-20 Your spot-on weekly horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting Students stood quietly outside their Bangkok school Friday as teachers checked their bags, pockets and even pencil cases under new security measures introduced after last week's deadly shooting. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
US backs Japan over Putin trip to disputed islands TOKYO — The United States recognises Japan's sovereignty over islands visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US ambassador to Tokyo said Friday. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Teens arrested for assaulting and robbing Japanese tourist Seven youths, between the ages of 13 and 17, were arrested on Thursday night for allegedly robbing and assaulting a Japanese tourist, who was lost near Makkasan Airport Rail Link station. The suspects told police they attacked the tourist with their fists to rob 1,400 baht. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
How close can live music get? What does a livehouse actually need to be? A tiny room? A sticky floor? A band playing three metres away from your face? Someone yelling into a microphone while a hundred people lose their minds? Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Thousands stranded at Japan's Narita airport after record rain kills four TOKYO — Record rainfall left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power to homes and claimed at least four lives. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear programme, are now top priority in war WASHINGTON — The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear programme but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 'Shock' gloves for US immigration agents fuel potential abuse fears WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Plans to equip US immigration enforcement agents with gloves capable of delivering debilitating electric shocks have fueled concerns over potential abuses by a force that critics say is already over-zealous and under-trained.
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 The Bangkok Post launches premium digital subscription to support next phase of digital growth The Bangkok Post will introduce its premium digital subscription on Aug 14, 2026, signalling the next phase of its digital strategy as it scales reader revenue alongside print, Epaper and advertising operations.
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 Guru's daily horoscope for Aug 14 The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China.
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 Hunt bags Euro sprint double, Ceh keeps discus title BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Briton Amy Hunt claimed a memorable European sprint double after scorching to victory in the 200m in Birmingham on Thursday on a night when Germany claimed five medals, including two golds.
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 Japanese tourist injured in robbery near Bangkok Airport Rail Link station A 43-year-old Japanese tourist was injured by a group of suspected robbers near Makkasan station on the Bangkok Airport Rail Link on Wednesday night.
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 Missing German man found dead The body of a 30-year-old German tourist who went missing after being swept out to sea at Phuket
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border CIUDAD JUáREZ (MEXICO) - US and Mexican armed forces performed security exercises Thursday along the border near the cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.
Bangkok Post · Aug 14 LG bets on hot weather to drive growth The cooling appliance segment is driving the market this year due to prolonged hot weather, says LG Electronics (Thailand) Co Ltd. The company is hopeful the government's additional economic stimulus packages can lift consumer spending in the second half of the year.
Bangkok Post · Aug 13 Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking second.
Bangkok Post · Aug 13 Chaichanok faces TH-AI subpoena The House budget monitoring committee may compel Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to testify over the TH-AI Passport project after he failed to appear before the panel for a fourth time.