Designer bag rush causes Thailand mall melee
22/03-2025, Klokken: 09:39:00 GMT
Thai netizens have weighed in on a violent altercation sparked by a rush to purchase a limited-edition designer handbag, outside a major department store in Bang Yai district of Nonthaburi province.

Andrew Tate back in Romania after flap over US trip
22/03-2025, Klokken: 09:20:00 GMT
Self-described “misogynist” influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan returned to Romania for police checks in an ongoing criminal investigation, denying claims that the Trump administration had pressured authorities to end a travel ban and allowed them to spend the last few weeks in the United States.

Accused German dental clinic assailant found dead
22/03-2025, Klokken: 08:44:00 GMT
NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A 41-year-old German man, who was arrested this week on charges of assaulting female dentists at local clinics, was found dead with his throat slashed inside his house in Non Sung district of this northeastern province on Friday night.

Accused German dental clinic assailant found dead
22/03-2025, Klokken: 08:44:00 GMT
NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A 41-year-old German man, who was arrested this week on charges of assaulting female dentists at local clinics, was found dead with his throat slashed inside his house in Non Sung district of this northeastern province on Friday night.

Cut the ?gobbledygook?, Trump official tells consultants
22/03-2025, Klokken: 08:01:00 GMT
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is escalating its probe into consulting firms doing work for the US government, including Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture, warning them that they must explain what they do in plain language rather than “jargon or gobbledygook”.

Cut the ?gobbledygook?, Trump official tells consultants
22/03-2025, Klokken: 08:01:00 GMT
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is escalating its probe into consulting firms doing work for the US government, including Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture, warning them that they must explain what they do in plain language rather than “jargon or gobbledygook”.

Heathrow Airport reopens but travel industry still scrambling
22/03-2025, Klokken: 07:50:00 GMT
LONDON - Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday, a day after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe’s busiest airport, causing global travel chaos.

Heathrow Airport reopens but travel industry still scrambling
22/03-2025, Klokken: 07:50:00 GMT
LONDON - Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday, a day after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe’s busiest airport, causing global travel chaos.

Mystery person seen throwing rock at Rama II traffic
22/03-2025, Klokken: 07:07:00 GMT
Images have surfaced online showing a mysterious individual throwing a rock from an unfinished bridge at vehicles on Rama II Road, which has been under scrutiny for a series of fatal incidents.

Mystery person seen throwing rock at Rama II traffic
22/03-2025, Klokken: 07:07:00 GMT
Images have surfaced online showing a mysterious individual throwing a rock from an unfinished bridge at vehicles on Rama II Road, which has been under scrutiny for a series of fatal incidents.

ABOUT POLITICS: Not is all quite as it seems
22/03-2025, Klokken: 05:00:00 GMT
On the surface, the ruling Pheu Thai Party and coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party may be getting along. However, underneath, an eruption is waiting to happen, according to several observers.

ABOUT POLITICS: Not is all quite as it seems
22/03-2025, Klokken: 05:00:00 GMT
On the surface, the ruling Pheu Thai Party and coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party may be getting along. However, underneath, an eruption is waiting to happen, according to several observers.

Ins and outs of daily condo rentals
22/03-2025, Klokken: 04:25:00 GMT
The illegal rental of condo units on a daily basis has sparked serious concerns among residents and co-owners over safety, irresponsible behaviour, and noise disturbances caused by short-term guests.

Ins and outs of daily condo rentals
22/03-2025, Klokken: 04:25:00 GMT
The illegal rental of condo units on a daily basis has sparked serious concerns among residents and co-owners over safety, irresponsible behaviour, and noise disturbances caused by short-term guests.

Education Ministry backs new overseas scholarships
22/03-2025, Klokken: 03:34:00 GMT
The Ministry of Education has thrown its weight behind the One District One Scholarship (Odos) policy and encouraged Mathayom 4 (Grade 10) students nationwide to apply for the overseas summer camp programme launched on Thursday.

George Foreman, heavyweight boxer and purveyor of grills, dies
22/03-2025, Klokken: 02:56:00 GMT
TOKYO — American George Foreman, one of the great second acts in sports who reclaimed the heavyweight boxing title after coming out of retirement and became a celebrated product pitchman, died on Friday at age 76, his family said.

Go back in time at Ban Chiang National Museum
22/03-2025, Klokken: 01:52:00 GMT
Ban Chiang National Museum in Udon Thani province is a memorial museum that displays artefacts discovered and excavated from archaeological sites at Ban Chiang and the surrounding areas. The collection includes a variety of pottery items, ancient tools, household items and more.

Go back in time at Ban Chiang National Museum
22/03-2025, Klokken: 01:52:00 GMT
Ban Chiang National Museum in Udon Thani province is a memorial museum that displays artefacts discovered and excavated from archaeological sites at Ban Chiang and the surrounding areas. The collection includes a variety of pottery items, ancient tools, household items and more.

More funds to fight invasive fish scourge
21/03-2025, Klokken: 23:10:00 GMT
The government has approved a budget of 98.4 million baht to eliminate an additional 3,000 tonnes of blackchin tilapia in its latest effort to control the invasive fish species.

Both ttb and KTB deny reported merger rumours
21/03-2025, Klokken: 22:53:00 GMT
TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a potential merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB), noting its two largest shareholders are private companies that hold a combined stake greater than that of the government sector.

Both ttb and KTB deny reported merger rumours
21/03-2025, Klokken: 22:53:00 GMT
TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a potential merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB), noting its two largest shareholders are private companies that hold a combined stake greater than that of the government sector.

Influencers warned not to dodge tax
21/03-2025, Klokken: 22:45:00 GMT
The Thai Revenue Department has warned social media influencers and online vendors to file their annual income tax documents by the end of this month to avoid hefty fines and penalties.

Will the United Nations survive Trump 2.0?
21/03-2025, Klokken: 21:00:00 GMT
Of all the geopolitical stunts Donald Trump has pulled since returning to the White House, the United States' votes at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on March 4 stand out as some of the most revealing.

The Senate's image takes another hit
21/03-2025, Klokken: 21:00:00 GMT
The rejection of two high-profile picks for the charter court, Siripan Noksuan Sawasdi, a renowned political scientist at Chulalongkorn University, and Chatri Atjananont, a former ambassador, has cast the Senate in a bad light and raised questions about its impartiality.

Congo conflict is double trouble for global tin market
21/03-2025, Klokken: 21:00:00 GMT
Alphamin Resources' decision to suspend operations at the Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo underscores the fragility of tin's global supply chain.

Heritage unwrecked
21/03-2025, Klokken: 21:00:00 GMT
At last, a compromise has been reached on the controversial train station of the Ayutthaya high-speed rail project as the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has agreed to revise the project blueprint so as to mitigate adverse effects on the former capital's heritage value.

Trump trade signals keep investors on edge
21/03-2025, Klokken: 21:00:00 GMT
RECAP: Asian stock markets traded within a tight range yesterday as investors anxiously awaited US President Donald Trump's next trade war moves, following a busy week of central bank meetings that further frayed nerves.

Oversold bounce and sector rotation
21/03-2025, Klokken: 21:00:00 GMT
The Thai stock market has rebounded strongly after touching a recent low of around 1,157 points on March 13. Oversold indicators, even surpassing Covid-era lows, triggered buying that pushed the SET index back towards the key 1,200-point mark.

Exports grow by 14% as momentum continues
21/03-2025, Klokken: 21:00:00 GMT
Exports surged by 14% year-on-year to US$26.7 billion in February, marking eight consecutive months of growth, according to the Commerce Ministry.

Thai bad debt soars to all-time high of B1.23 trillion
21/03-2025, Klokken: 11:01:00 GMT
Bad household debt in Thailand has risen by 25% since the end of 2022, reaching a record-high 1.23 trillion baht as of January this year, according to the National Credit Bureau (NCB).

The lotus unfolds
21/03-2025, Klokken: 09:20:00 GMT
As the only hotel in Bangkok featured in The White Lotus: Season 3, the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has launched a new package. 

Spring has sprung cherry blossoms
21/03-2025, Klokken: 09:00:00 GMT
Springtime in Japan is synonymous with sakura. Since time immemorial, the cherryblossom has been immortalised in poems and paintings. In modern times, the Japanese celebrate its beauty by using cherry blossoms as an ingredient or garnish in cocktails and cakes.

Guru's Weekly Buzz: March 21-27
21/03-2025, Klokken: 08:29:00 GMT
Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Your horoscope for Mar 21-27
21/03-2025, Klokken: 08:23:00 GMT
Your spot-on 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.

K-pop stars NewJeans lose legal battle to sever ties with Hybe
21/03-2025, Klokken: 08:18:00 GMT
Hybe has won a legal battle to control K-pop group NewJeans, reinforcing the status quo for a Korean entertainment group that managed every aspect of its stars’ activities.

Prabowo faces investor revolt over Indonesia?s economic path
21/03-2025, Klokken: 07:34:00 GMT
For months, President Prabowo Subianto’s moves to chip away at Indonesia’s long-established economic guardrails have stoked anxiety in markets. This week’s sudden rout suggests investor patience is wearing thin.

Thailand offers guarantee for pickup truck loans
21/03-2025, Klokken: 06:12:00 GMT
The government is offering a guarantee for loans for pickup trucks, a key segment of its car manufacturing industry, as it seeks to boost a flagging autos sector that saw production slump to a four-year low last year.

Thai February exports jump 14%, beating forecast
21/03-2025, Klokken: 05:12:00 GMT
Thailand's exports rose for an eighth consecutive month in February and more than expected, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, although uncertainty over US trade policy is clouding the outlook for the remainder of the year.

TMBThanachart dismisses Krungthai merger rumour
21/03-2025, Klokken: 05:03:00 GMT
TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB) following reports in local media about a potential merger.

When two genres collide
20/03-2025, Klokken: 22:00:00 GMT
I am always intrigued when filmmakers attempt to blend two polar opposite genres -- such as horror and comedy -- just to see how it turns out. These films can either be a surprising hit or an awkward miss. In the case of The Parenting, the latest comedy-horror offering from MAX, I'd say it unfortunately leans closer to the miss side. While it has a decent premise and some entertaining moments,...

PR trip to Xinjiang?
20/03-2025, Klokken: 22:00:00 GMT
The pre-arranged three-day trip to Xinjiang to meet repatriated members of the Uyghur community shows that the Thai government is struggling to fix the country's human rights reputation after it sent 40 of them back on Feb 27.

Will Trump's trade war be a 2018 replay in Asia?
20/03-2025, Klokken: 22:00:00 GMT
While the unfolding tariff war has many similarities with Donald Trump's first trade skirmish in 2018 -- including levies on aluminium and steel and a "stop-go" trajectory -- that's where the resemblance ends.

Shared values for human rights
20/03-2025, Klokken: 22:00:00 GMT
Twenty-twenty-five is a notably very historic year for the growing bilateral relations between South Africa and Thailand, with the Mandela Centre at Chulalongkorn University clocking a year since its establishment.

Gems of joy
20/03-2025, Klokken: 22:00:00 GMT
Established by the UN in 2012, the International Day of Happiness falls annually on March 20. This year's theme, Caring and Sharing, encourages small acts and keeping in touch with others.

Award-winning actress Émilie Dequenne dies
20/03-2025, Klokken: 22:00:00 GMT
Émilie Dequenne, the acclaimed Belgian actress whose screen debut in Rosetta (1999) marked one of the most unforgettable moments in contemporary European cinema, has died at 43. She passed away on March 16 at a hospital near Paris after battling adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the adrenal gland. Her family and agent confirmed the news, sparking an outpouring of...

Emerald elegance
20/03-2025, Klokken: 22:00:00 GMT
Working with precious stones, Caroline Scheufele finds it difficult to pick a favourite, but she is particularly mesmerised by green gems.

The tyranny of anarchy and what to do
20/03-2025, Klokken: 21:00:00 GMT
It is both exciting and alarming to be a student of international affairs as the world is being turned upside down. In just two months, the second administration of President Donald J Trump has sent shockwaves rippling through the international system as the United States pulls back from its role as leader, underwriter, and guardian of the nearly 80-year-old international order that it...

When minimalism gets a bold twist
20/03-2025, Klokken: 09:50:00 GMT
If the restaurant’s name doesn’t give it away, perhaps the menu will. Inja is India’s first Indian and Japanese restaurant in New Delhi. 

Asian countries will struggle to fill aid gap left by US
20/03-2025, Klokken: 04:40:00 GMT
China is best placed to replace the United States as a key foreign donor in Asia but may be reluctant to fully fill the void, while South Korea and Japan may struggle to give enough, according to experts.

Senate vote fuels doubts
19/03-2025, Klokken: 22:26:00 GMT
The Senate's impartiality has been questioned again after a majority of senators rejected two high-profile picks for the Constitutional Court.