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2023's most shocking crime stories
News, Published on 28/12/2023
» As the New Year approaches, the 'Bangkok Post' is taking this opportunity to select five crime stories that both captivated and shocked the nation during the past 12 months.
15,942 new Covid cases, 257 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2021
» Thailand logged 15,942 Covid-19 cases and 257 fatalities, with Bangkok setting records again in both categories.
Praying for better times ahead
News, Published on 21/02/2022
» Since the start of the Chinese New year, devotees have been flocking to Wat Mangkon Kamalawat -- also known as Wat Leng Noei Yi in Chinatown -- to pray and seek the blessings for the months to come.
NY revellers need jabs, ATK test
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2021
» Revellers must be fully vaccinated and produce a negative antigen test result issued within 72 hours before taking part in a New Year countdown event with at least 1,000 participants, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Bangkok ‘most at risk’ for spread: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/02/2020
» China tried to come to grips with the expanding coronavirus outbreak, with the death toll climbing as residents returned from the Lunar New Year holidays.
Scams to look out for this festive season
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/12/2019
» As the world gets ready to ring in the New Year, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has issued a warning, asking people to look out for scammers who will stop at nothing to fool potential victims.
Anti-alcohol drive 'a success'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2017
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has hailed the success of its anti-alcohol campaign which has resulted in a decrease of liquor given as New Year gifts from more than 30% to 7% over the past nine years.
Green light for NY fireworks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2017
» >> Revellers will be allowed to use fireworks and firecrackers to see in the new year tonight, after pyrotechnics were forbidden last year as part of the mourning period for the late King Bhumibol.
Nearly half of new HIV cases among young people
News, Published on 01/12/2023
» Nearly half of the 9,000-plus new HIV infections in Thailand each year are people aged between 15-24 years old, according to the Department of Disease Control.
Drunk drivers risk licence, car seizures
News, Published on 15/12/2016
» The driving licences and vehicles of motorists caught driving while drunk during the New Year holidays will be temporarily seized in a repeat of road safety measures introduced last year.