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BMA pushes strict alcohol regulations

The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) are stepping up efforts to raise public awareness of stricter alcohol controls, urging retailers and communities to help prevent sales to people under 20 and those who are visibly intoxicated.

Blue Bottle Coffee to open near Bangkok’s top parks

Blue Bottle Coffee to open near Bangkok’s top parks

Bangkok is waking up earlier than ever. Well before the city traffic builds and office towers fill, Lumpini, Benjasiri and Benjakitti parks are already busy, with runners, walkers and fitness groups - many of whom finish their morning routine with one thing still to tick off - coffee.

Carbon pricing won't derail economy

Carbon pricing won't derail economy

Since the start of this year, Thai steel and aluminium sold to Europe have carried a new cost. Under the European Union's carbon border levy, importers must now account for the emissions embedded in these goods, and from 2027 they must pay for them. The only question is who collects…

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US makes moves to renew Thai alliance

The recent visit of Elbridge A Colby, US Under Secretary of War for Policy, to Bangkok was more than a diplomatic courtesy call. No sooner had news of Mr Colby's visit to Thailand broken than a foreign news agency reported that Thailand was engaging in trade negotiations through security exchanges…

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.

Promising Australian Pro Jessica Bang Dies At Age Of 18

Bang was in Bangkok for a KLPGA qualifying event, where she suffered a brain haemorrhage

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.

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Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting

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.

Japanese tourist injured in robbery near Bangkok Airport Rail Link station

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, police said.

Luxury condos withstand Bangkok's wider slowdown

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.

BMA steps up checks on city nightspots

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.

International Children's Theatre Festival celebrates 10 years with 11 Bangkok shows

International Children's Theatre Festival celebrates 10 years with 11 Bangkok shows

Only one week away and the Bangkok International Children's Theatre Festival will return with a string of performances and activities, running over two weekends from Aug 21-30.

Thailand visit, Suu Kyi access: Can Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing win political legitimacy?

Thailand visit, Suu Kyi access: Can Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing win political legitimacy?

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing made a two-day state visit to Thailand last week, in a trip that carried significance beyond routine diplomacy. He remains internationally isolated because, in his earlier role as supreme commander of Myanmar’s armed forces, he led the 2021 coup that overthrew the elected civilian government.…

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Motorcyclist loses race with barrier at Makkasan crossing

Motorcyclist loses race with barrier at Makkasan crossing

A motorcyclist attempting to bypass a railway barrier near the Makkasan station in Bangkok on Monday ended up losing control and crashing onto the tracks.

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Frenzied Thai on Malaysia-Bangkok flight an army officer with mental issues

Passengers on a flight from Malaysia to Bangkok were shocked by a Thai man who became agitated mid-journey, repeatedly shouting demands for the aircraft to land and reportedly attempting to open an exit door.

Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra to play score for Interstellar Live

Bangkok audiences are set for a spectacular cinematic event as Interstellar Live arrives at UOB LIVE, Emsphere on Oct 28 at 7pm.

Police seek charges against Bangkok bar owner for deadly fire

Thai police intend to charge the owner of a Bangkok bar with six offences, including negligence, over a fire last month that killed 37 people, the lead investigator said Monday.

Chinese syndicate aide arrested in B54bn crypto laundering case

A suspected right-hand man of a Chinese crime boss has been arrested in Bangkok in connection with an online fraud and money laundering network believed to have washed more than 54 million baht through cryptocurrency.

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Frenzied Thai on Malaysia-Bangkok flight an army officer with mental issues

Passengers on a flight from Malaysia to Bangkok were startled by a Thai man who became agitated mid-journey, repeatedly shouting demands for the aircraft to land and reportedly attempting to open an exit door.

Putting the spotlight on an open secret

From Soi Cowboy in the bustling Sukhumvit corridor of Bangkok to Pattaya's Walking Street, the sex trade remains an open secret that authorities are often reluctant to acknowledge, despite its visible presence.

Hiroshi Nagai brings his tropical dreams to RCB

River City Bangkok invites everyone to step into a sun-drenched paradise of eternal nostalgia during "Hiroshi Nagai: Summer Dreaming", which is running at RCB Galleria on the 2nd floor, until Sept 4.

Romance in the air at Sala Sudasiri Sobha

Turkish cellist Burak Özkan and Portuguese pianist Bernardo Santos will join hands to delight audiences in Bangkok with "The Grand Tango & Romantic Masterpieces", which will take place at Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Sunday at 4pm.

War Elephants top the charts

Thailand secured top spot in Group B of the Asean Hyundai Cup on Saturday, beating Myanmar 2-0 in Bangkok to book a semi-final meeting with four-time champions Singapore.

Students, teachers mourn girl killed in Thailand school shooting

BANGKOK - Dozens of bereaved students, parents and teachers queued at a Buddhist temple in Thailand on Sunday to pray over the body of a 12-year-old girl, one of eight victims of a home and school shooting two days earlier.

Bullies at elite Bangkok private school face charges

Police in Bangkok have charged a group of students from Saint Gabriel’s College, one of the country’s most prestigious private schools, after they were seen threatening and hitting another boy with an airsoft gun.

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