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Throw him in the pot
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/02/2026
» Re: "A woman of the world", (Life, Nov 1, 2025).
Six reasons why ‘Thais walk with literally zero urgency’
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» It's a scene familiar to anyone who has spent time in Bangkok: You're navigating the crowded footpaths of Sukhumvit, trying to make your train connection, when you find yourself trapped behind someone moving at what feels like geological speed. They pause mid-stride to check their phone, drift unpredictably left and right, then stop completely, often right at the narrowest part of the walkway.
Top 5 January 2026 phones for expats
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 21/01/2026
» Living in Thailand as an expatriate means staying connected — whether for work, travel, or keeping in touch with family abroad. Choosing the right mobile phone can make life easier, especially when juggling local SIM cards, international calls and the country’s tropical climate. Here are the best picks for January 2026.
Who runs Red Line?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/01/2026
» Re: "Red Line B40 daily fare cap starts", (BP, Dec 2, 2025). I'm just curious whether the Red Line commuter trains are under the jurisdiction of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) or the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
Investments in Asia: Phuket and Bali Enter the Global Real Estate League
Published on 24/12/2025
» Southeast Asia is strengthening its position as a region with outperforming returns. Phuket and Bali have become major growth points, where limited land availability, stable tourist flows, and high ARPU make the real estate market one of the most predictable and profitable globally.
Thailand Privilege Unlocks Elite Retail Experiences
Published on 24/12/2025
» Luxury retail services for Thailand’s long-term international residents are being elevated to global standards through new strategic partnerships linking residency privileges with premier shopping destinations. Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC) has announced collaborations with Central Department Store, under Central Retail, and luxury retail landmark Central Embassy to launch two signature initiatives — The Exclusive Personal Shopping Experience at Central Chidlom and The Reserved Luxury Experience at Central Embassy.
New taste tinglers for your palate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/12/2025
» Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning, in Bangkok and beyond.
New scheme seeks to lower drug costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2025
» Thailand is now defined as an "aged" society, with increased demand for medical services resulting in overcrowding in public hospitals.
Expat Income Tax
Published on 19/12/2025
» If you stay more than 180 days in any calendar year in Thailand, you are considered a Thai tax resident, and since the beginning of 2024, any money you remit, or bring into the country, is assessable for income tax. To explain, Dave Kendall is joined by Carl Turner, Co-founder of Expat Tax Thailand, and Sarawoot Intapanom, the firm's Strategic Government Advisor, on the Bangkok Post’s “Deeper Dive” podcast.
Deeper Dive: Do you owe income tax in Thailand?
Published on 08/12/2025
» If you stay more than 180 days in any calendar year in Thailand, you are considered a Thai tax resident, and since the beginning of 2024, any money you remit, or bring into the country, is assessable for income tax.