Bangkok Post
Thailand · English · Newspaper
A Thai English-language newspaper covering local and international news, including politics, crime, and royal events.
- Top beat: Business
- Tracked since 2026
- 5 Thailand peers
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- Ministry ramps up blackchin tilapia surveillanceThe Thai government is expanding surveillance of blackchin tilapia along the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan's Bang Saphan district after reports of their presence, with surveys finding the species at three sites but not at a coral reef area, and private firms beginning to purchase them for fishmeal production.
- MPs back landmark 'Lemon Law' billThailand's parliament approved a 'Lemon Law' bill to strengthen consumer protection by shifting liability to sellers for product defects within specified periods.
- DSI orders MP to explain forex linksThe DSI has summoned Thai MP Pawoot to explain alleged links to an illegal forex network, while he denies involvement and claims he has done nothing wrong.
- Tourism ministry split moves aheadThailand's government is moving forward with legislation to restructure the Ministry of Tourism and Sports by separating tourism and sports functions, integrating tourism with the Culture Ministry, and improving administrative efficiency.
- Anucha sets out five-point plan for cityDemocrat Party candidate Anucha Burapachaisri presents a five-point plan for Bangkok governor, focusing on transportation reforms, waste management, healthcare improvements, economic development, and government transparency.
- Julapun advances Social Security pension overhaulThailand's Labour Minister plans to introduce a new pension calculation formula to address system loopholes and ensure fairer benefits for workers, with existing pensioners protected from negative impacts.
- Ex-mayor jailed over carA former mayor in Thailand was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for using a municipal vehicle for personal purposes and charging fuel expenses to the local authority over nearly a decade.
- Consumers could sue over billsConsumers may have legal grounds to challenge the inclusion of public street-lighting costs in electricity bills, according to a former Lawyers Council president who cited constitutional provisions.
- Land spats set for verificationThailand's minister announced parcel-by-parcel verification to resolve land disputes in Thap Lan National Park, following a meeting with various stakeholders. Environmental groups oppose a recent decision to withdraw land from the park.
- DLA eyes big exam re-checkThailand's Department of Local Administration plans to re-examine 480,000 local government recruitment exam papers amid fraud allegations, with the process to be conducted openly if approved. The National Anti-Corruption Commission has seized 860,000 answer sheets and found one opened box during investigation.
- China Tour breaks new groundThe 2026 Bangkok Classic, the China Men's Professional Golf Tour's first overseas tournament, is held in Thailand with support from the Asian Development Tour and the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
- BG sign Osmanovic, Suphanat jets offBG Pathum United completed the signing of Edin Osmanovic, while Suphanat Mueanta joined RB Omiya Ardija for pre-season training in Germany.
- Methasit, Vipavee reign supremeThai cyclists Methasit Boonsane and Vipavee Deekaballes won gold medals in men's and women's elite downhill events at the 2026 Asian Mountain Bike Championships in Uzbekistan.
- Infrastructure fund to help finance rail buyback planThe Thai government plans to buy back rail concessions using an infrastructure fund to reduce fares, with a 200 billion baht budget and a common ticketing scheme set for 2027.
- AgiBot sees Thailand as regional HQAgiBot, a Chinese AI and robotics company, expands into Thailand by establishing an Asia-Pacific sales office and positioning it as the regional headquarters, partnering with VST ECS to accelerate humanoid robotics adoption and develop local use cases.