Popular waterfall closed by rain KANCHANABURI - Kroengkrawia waterfall in Khao Laem National Park has been closed to visitors because of the danger posed by the fast flowing river after persistent rain. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Dutch say won't participate in 'no longer' neutral Eurovision THE HAGUE - The Netherlands will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, its broadcaster said Monday, saying the event can "no longer be considered neutral" given divisions over the Gaza war. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
'Wanted' Swedish suspect arrested in Bangkok, and his friend A Swedish suspect wanted for alleged attempted murder, extortion and arson in Sweden was arrested at a condominium in Bangkok on Sunday. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
MP faces gambling host, laundering, transnational crime charges The Department of Special Investigation on Monday recommended that public prosecutors arraign Klatham Party MP Chonnaput Naksua on charges of organising illegal online gambling, money laundering, transnational crime and illegal assembly. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Thailand hails Miss Universe Thailand 2026 Thailand on Sunday night welcomed a new beauty queen. Tharina “Khanom” Botes, a Thai-South African contestant representing Bangkok, was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026 at MGI HALL on the sixth floor of BRAVO BKK shopping centre. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Thailand needs central data centre authority, NESDC says Thailand needs to set up a central authority to oversee data centres to ensure investments in the sector create jobs and support economic growth, the National Economic and Social Development Council said on Monday. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government introduced legislation on Monday to ban under 16s from using social media, joining a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Far South violence continues, but reduced Dissidents struck again in the southern border province of Pattani late Sunday night, bombing and burning a municipal office, in the wake of a storm of violence in the far South on Saturday night. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Malaysians advised to defer non-essential trips to south Thailand Malaysians have been strongly advised by their own police to put on hold non-essential visits to southern Thailand as bombings, shootings and arson continue to plague the region. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Top 5 mobile apps for cat lovers For cat owners in Thailand, mobile applications are becoming useful everyday tools, not just sources of entertainment. They can help owners understand their cats’ behaviour, arrange reliable care, find pet-friendly services and support their animals’ health and wellbeing. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Exhausted flood-relief volunteer dies in Nan A volunteer relief worker was found dead in his hotel room in flood-devastated Nan province on Monday morning, after working tirelessly to help flood victims in this northern province throughout the last week. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Monday banning under 16s from using social media, joining a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Migrants, rescue ships face threats, harassment at sea MARSEILLE — A leading aid group said Monday that migrants crossing the Mediterranean and rescue ships that help them face increasing levels of threat and harassment from Libyan groups. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Contract ready for bridge to Koh Lanta, to open in 3 years The contract for a road bridge connecting mainland Krabi with Koh Lanta island will be signed next Monday, with the planned opening in 2029, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 AI changing how search engines function, says ANGA CEO AI search engines both disrupt and evolve search engine optimisation (SEO) services, says Rachavit Whangpatanathon, CEO and founder of ANGA Bangkok, a top AI SEO agency in Thailand. More specifically, he says, AI has fundamentally altered how audiences search online.
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 Chinese woman flees Thai abductors taking her to Myanmar border KAMPHAENG PHET - A Chinese woman fled, her hands still tied, from Thai kidnappers who reportedly planned to take her from a hotel in Bangkok to Mae Sot district in Tak, bordering Myanmar, late Sunday night.
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 Carrier Pidge: hilarious chat app sends messages via digital birds A new iOS chat application called Carrier Pidge is intentionally slowing down digital communication by using simulated homing pigeons to deliver messages based on the actual physical distance between users.
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 Guinea rescuers search for victims after deadly landfill landslide A landslide at a landfill in Guinea's capital killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday (August 23), after heavy rains overnight prompted the collapse of a massive mound of waste that engulfed nearby tents and shacks. Mamadouba Bangoura, a resident who was at home when it happened, said he…
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 Chinese robots beat human 100-metre, 400-metre records at Beijing games Chinese robots beat the human records in the 100-metre and 400-metre races at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, which opened on Saturday for a five-day run, showcasing rapid advances in artificial intelligence-driven robotics technology.
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 Gemini users can now toggle visible watermarks on AI content Google has updated its Gemini and Google Flow platforms to allow users to toggle visible watermarks on and off for AI-generated images, videos and music tracks.
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 Chinese durian lovers rejoice as new rail routes bring supply surge and lower prices SHANGHAI - Not long ago, eating a whole durian was a splurge for many Chinese households, with the fruit's demanding storage and transport requirements helping to keep prices high.
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 Shein to make market debut in Hong Kong in September HONG KONG - Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept 1, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to US$27 billion.
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 Guru's daily horoscope for Aug 24 The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 Nominee raids extend to three sites in Pattaya Officials have raided three locations in Pattaya and seized computers and documents linked to a suspected nominee scheme concealing foreign ownership of land and businesses.
Bangkok Post · Aug 24 American faces attempted murder charge after drug-fuelled robbery An American man who allegedly stole beer from a convenience store in Bangkok while high on methamphetamine and later slashed a policeman