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A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said

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The Bangkok Post marked its 80th anniversary yesterday having been established on August 1, 1946. Over the years the newspaper has witnessed tumultuous times and the fact it has survived more than a dozen coups and several major political upheavals, is quite an achievement.

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Thai ICF 2026 to feature 21 choirs

The annual Thailand International Choral Festival is set to take place from Monday until Friday at the Thailand Cultural Centre in Bangkok, with performances from 21 Thai and international choirs under this year's theme of "Sabai Sabai".

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Sadao crossing upgrades to drive growth

SONGKHLA: The Sadao Border Checkpoint is again set to handle more than six million travellers this year as authorities seek to expand cross-border trade and improve links with Malaysia, visiting senators said.

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Anutin vows justice over murders

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed condolences to the family of two Russian siblings killed in a high-profile murder case and apologised to Russian tourists and the Russian people over the incident.

Bangkok Post

Wat Pho: Beyond the Reclining Buddha

Insight Wat Pho app transforms temple visits into interactive experiences

Bangkok Post

A tale of two tourist incidents

Inviting the fury of the Thai public on a matter that is admittedly done and dusted, I cannot help but feel compelled to at least voice my misgivings over the recent “noisy Italian students” incident, especially how it played out compared with another similar occurrence.

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‘Just the tip of the iceberg’: how a Bali run club reignited tourist tensions on holiday island

Accusations Indonesians were being excluded deepened a sense of frustration held by some residents on the island

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Ministry seeks B2.45bn for tourism

The government plans to launch tourism stimulus projects worth 2.45 billion baht in September, relying on funding from the 200-billion-baht borrowing decree allocated to ease cost-of-living pressures amid the surge in energy prices, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Calls mount to probe Hlun's death further

The sudden death of a 27-year-old Thai traveller and YouTuber has sent shockwaves through Thailand, leaving his followers and the wider public searching for answers.

Bangkok Post

Singapore student Siti Aishah Siregar left home saying she was going to college; hours later her family found her passport missing and a Cambodia flight ticket in her email

A Singaporean student, Siti Aishah Siregar, disappeared after telling her family she was going to college. Her family discovered her passport missing and a flight ticket to Cambodia in her email. Singapore police confirmed the 20-year-old had already departed the country on an outbound flight. Her father issued an emotional…

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Italian student wrongly identified in BTS video, hit with thousands of threats

A 23-year-old university student in Milan has filed a police report after being wrongly identified online as one of the Italian students filmed harassing a passenger on Bangkok's Skytrain, receiving thousands of messages in Thai, English and broken machine-translated Italian.

Bangkok Post

Meet ‘Gigi’, the bus driver armed with a megaphone

Thitipha Khongming, or Gigi as she prefers to be called, has become one of Thailand's most recognisable bus drivers, thanks to a megaphone and a strong determination to clear Bangkok bus stops of obstructing vehicles.

Bangkok Post

Soy sauce refills and reused jars: can Philippines’ tingi culture hold back deluge of plastic waste?

A zero-waste shop set up by a district council provides plastic-free products at affordable prices in a country that gets through 164m sachets a day

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Samui yearns for investment to address water shortage

A severe drought and the peak travel season have left Koh Samui facing a water shortage that is affecting businesses, prompting tourism operators to call for greater investment in water infrastructure to keep pace with rising visitor numbers.

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A taste of Ningbo and Chaozhou

With it being recently reported that China is the top overseas destination for Thai travellers, it is time to get to know the cuisine better.

Bangkok Post

TAO council chairman arrested with 400,000 speed pills on Mekong riverbank

NAKHON PHANOM - Authorities have arrested the chairman of a tambon administration organisation (TAO) council in Tha Uthen district, finding him with 400,000 speed pills.

Bangkok Post

Health starts on a Thai plate

Thai cuisine has long been celebrated for its bold flavours, but beyond a balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy lies another defining characteristic: many of Thailand’s traditional recipes were created with wellness in mind.

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Thailand awaits Georgian investigation of blogger’s death

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Thursday expressed sadness on the passing of Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo in Georgia, saying the cause of death has yet to be concluded and is still under investigation.

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Hanoi's residents endure upheavals as it transforms itself to match Vietnam's economic ambitions

Vietnam's capital Hanoi is undergoing one of its biggest transformations in a century, with billions of dollars in projects reshaping the city with new roads, urban districts and flood-control systems

Bangkok Post

Missing Russian siblings’ motorcycle found buried, suspects flee

Parts of the motorcycle belonging to two Russian siblings missing in Pattaya since Sunday was found buried in a forest in tambon Huay Yai on Wednesday morning. Four people with digging tools are suspected to have fled the scene.

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In the 1960s, China sent hundreds of young foresters into a dying landscape. Today it is home to the world's largest man-made forest

Hundreds of young foresters began rebuilding a forest in northern China. They faced harsh conditions and repeated failures while planting trees. Over decades, their efforts created one of Earth's largest human-made forests. This forest now protects against desert expansion and wind erosion. It also provides significant carbon storage and wildlife…

Bangkok Post

Foreign patients drive EEC hospital expansion

Foreign patients are increasing in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) hospitals as investment in the industrial zone grows, says Phyathai Sriracha Hospital, part of the Phyathai-Paolo Hospital Group.

Bangkok Post

Italians and Spanish record sharp declines

Italian and Spanish tourist arrivals registered the biggest dips among European markets in the first six months of the year, with Italians posting lower spending than European peers due to a sluggish economy, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post

Ministry pushes Chumphon-Ranong rail

The Transport Ministry has pushed for the Chumphon-Ranong double-track railway project, describing the 110-kilometre route as a missing link needed to connect Thailand's rail network with an Andaman Sea port.

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