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Kumamoto Castle reopens after safety checks following M7.1 quake

Kumamoto Castle reopened to visitors on Thursday, just over two weeks after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, following safety checks by the city.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Government-wide password resets ordered after data leak

The government has ordered staff of more than 300 departments to reset passwords immediately and inspect 30,000 systems to prevent further state data leaks.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

‘Imposing ignorance’: US climate science under siege

WASHINGTON - A benchmark US report on the fast-changing state of the Arctic has been cancelled. The nation’s top research body has removed a chapter on global warming from a reference manual for judges.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

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PM wants default child safety settings

Thailand will push for child protection settings to be enabled by default on new digital devices, aiming to shield young users from harmful online content without any parental setup required.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Guru's daily horoscope for Aug 13

The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Ukrainian scam suspect arrested in Phuket

Immigration police in Phuket have arrested a 26-year-old Ukrainian man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged investment scams.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Tourists rush to Mount Etna as Italian volcano erupts

ROME - Spectacular images of lava flowing down the slopes of an erupting Mount Etna have drawn flocks of tourists to the Italian volcano -- to the worry of local guides.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

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PSG down Aston Villa to retain Uefa Super Cup

SALZBURG, Austria - Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe's top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Uefa Super Cup on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Businesses welcome drive against red tape

The private sector has welcomed the government's accelerating efforts to remove laws and regulations that hamper business, saying the initiative would sharpen the country's competitiveness.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Shenzhen fair to showcase Thai products, services

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is bringing more than 100 organisations from the public, private and educational sectors to showcase Thai products and services across a broad range of industries to Shenzhen, China, expecting to generate at least 1 billion baht in revenue.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Astronomers discover new ‘black hole star’

PARIS - Astronomers announced on Wednesday that they had discovered a new type of astronomical object called a "black hole star", potentially solving a mystery involving strange red dots spotted in the early universe.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Trump 'low-key' bets on economic pressure against Iran

WASHINGTON - Keeping a low profile doesn't come naturally to Donald Trump.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

PP takes flak over handling of abuse

A coalition of 16 organisations working to combat gender-based violence has called on the People's Party (PP) to apologise to former MP Tisana Choonhavan over its handling of her sexual abuse allegations and launch an independent investigation into the case.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Luxury condos withstand Bangkok's wider slowdown

Bangkok's condo market is becoming increasingly polarised, with luxury projects continuing to outperform while the broader residential sector remains weighed down by weak purchasing power and tighter mortgage lending.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

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Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Thais urged to register SIM cards soon

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has called on mobile phone users to finish mandatory SIM identity verification and update their information by Aug 30 as it seeks to combat mule accounts and technology crime.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Franchise businesses rally for low-interest loans

Franchise operators are urging the government to provide low-interest loans to support business expansion amid challenging economic conditions.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Chinese arrivals set to hit 5.1m this year

Improving Thailand's image among Chinese travellers and recovering airline seat capacity should help the market reach 5.1 million arrivals this year, up by 14% from a low benchmark in 2025, likely driven by younger visitors, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Regulators home in on platform power players

Thailand is moving towards more targeted regulation of ride-hailing and on-demand delivery platforms as each of the markets consolidates around two dominant players, with competition authorities preparing new guidelines to address structural barriers, algorithmic practices and potential abuses of market power.

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Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Flood risks push up rail budget: SRT

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has raised the budget for its southern double-track railway projects to 122.72 billion baht after flood risks and construction costs increased.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

BMA steps up checks on city nightspots

Bangkok is intensifying inspections of entertainment venues after checks found shortcomings involving fire safety, escape routes and building materials.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

New data centre rules seek to ease investment fears

The government's upcoming measures to screen data centre investment projects in Thailand are designed to safeguard electricity security without derailing the country's ambition to attract foreign capital into this fast-growing industry, says an energy official who requested anonymity.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Exam process 'riddled with risks'

A committee has uncovered vulnerabilities that facilitated fraud at almost every stage of last year's local government civil service examination, it says.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

NBTC freezes up over controversy

A dispute over the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck's eligibility has escalated, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signing a submission seeking a Royal Command for his removal.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Bhumjaithai government, PM Anutin losing momentum

The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is facing a crisis of public confidence. Controversies such as alleged Senate election rigging, in which party members are among those on the suspect list, and cheating in local government recruitment examinations have brought the positive momentum of the Anutin II administration to an abrupt halt.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Power behind the badge

The shooting involving a former MP in Nonthaburi on Monday raises questions about political connections and privilege in the justice system.

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