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A fond farewell to the poster people
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/02/2026
» For a couple of months the streets in Bangkok and throughout Thailand have been decorated with posters of political candidates. But now the Big Day has arrived and soon the posters will disappear. In a strange sort of way, I will miss their presence as they were at least something to look at when stuck in the traffic. They generally appeared to be a cheerful lot, beaming at us with big cheesy grins as one would expect in the Land of Smiles.
Australians caught spray-painting Chiang Mai temple wall arrested
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/02/2026
» CHIANG MAI – Police have arrested two Australians caught on CCTV spray-painting the wall of a Buddhist temple after the abbot filed a complaint about repeated acts of vandalism that necessitated costly repainting jobs.
‘Mr Spray’ arrested after Koh Phangan graffiti frenzy
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/02/2026
» A German man who became the target of public outrage after spray-painting political messages at dozens of locations on Koh Phangan has been arrested in Bangkok.
Two ‘foreigners’ wanted for spray‑painting Chiang Mai temple wall
Published on 04/02/2026
» CHIANG MAI — The abbot of a 400-year-old Buddhist temple in this northern province has filed a police complaint after CCTV footage captured a man and woman — believed to be foreigners — spray-painting its perimeter wall, despite the temple having spent money repainting it several times.
A year in art
Life, Published on 29/12/2025
» Since Thailand's art scene flourished this year, especially in Bangkok, city residents had access to a diverse range of art. As the year draws to an end, Life spoke with Sukontip Nakasem, founder of Warin Lab Contemporary & La Lanta Fine Art, and Voravuj Sujjaporamest, founder of VS Gallery, about highlights and significant art events that happened this year. While Warin Lab Contemporary is renowned for presenting prevailing issues related to ecology and the environment, VS Gallery stands out for presenting issues related to marginalised people.
France probes ‘foreign interference’ after malware found on ferry
AFP, Published on 17/12/2025
» PARIS - France is investigating possible foreign interference after a passenger ferry was infected with malware that could allow the ship to be remotely controlled, the interior minister said on Wednesday.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Dec 12-18
Guru, Published on 12/12/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Cartoonist Stephff shares spiritual beliefs in exhibition
Life, Published on 04/12/2025
» Art lovers are invited to explore a French artist's spiritual beliefs during "The Universe Is An Artist", which is running at the Exhibition Gallery, 3rd floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, until Dec 14.
Palestinian Authority says Israel killed two teens in West Bank
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» DAYR ISTIYā (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - The Palestinian Authority said Thursday that Israeli soldiers had killed two 15-year-olds in the occupied West Bank, while Israel called them "terrorists" attempting to carry out an attack.
Local hero: 'DC sandwich guy' found not guilty of assaulting officer with sub
AFP, Published on 07/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - A US man charged with using a sandwich to assault a law enforcement officer was acquitted Thursday after a jury decided that charges brought by President Donald Trump's prosecutors were baloney.