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Asean's charm offensive in full swing
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 05/08/2025
» In what can only be described as a stunning diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump has personally confirmed his attendance at the 47th Asean-related summits on Oct 26-28 in Kuala Lumpur. His early commitment made directly to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim breaks with protocol and represents a rare gesture of goodwill toward Asean.
Innovation for impact
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thailand Research Expo 2025 is back under the theme "Research For All: Connecting Thailand's Future Through Research And Innovation". Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the event will be held from June 16-20 at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.
Bangkok-Butterworth train service to resume by July
Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand and Malaysia will revive a train line between Bangkok and Butterworth in the next three months following a pledge by their leaders to expand transport links.
Life-threatening warnings target defence volunteers in South
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 21/03/2025
» PATTANI — Insurgents have warned Muslim defence volunteers in the southern border region to back down or face life-threatening consequences.
Unseen realities
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Artist Thidarat "Mariem" Chantachua is known for using Islamic patterns, threads and embroidery but because she wears a hijab, people assume she comes from one of the three southernmost provinces. At the exhibition "Invisible Town", Thidarat reveals that she grew up near a landfill and waste management centre in the On Nut area of Bangkok.
A stroll in Song Wat
Life, Published on 24/01/2024
» Last year, Song Wat was selected as one of the "World's 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods" by Time Out due to its excellent balance in preserving old traditional shops and incorporating new activities and trendy vibes from emerging entrepreneurs. As a result of this recognition, Song Wat attracts young people.
Guru's Weekly Buzz for Mar 3-9
Guru, Published on 03/03/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
Strategy for deep South still a sham
Oped, Published on 18/11/2022
» It amazes me how, after nearly two decades of fighting that has claimed more than 7,000 lives in this historically contested region where armed Patani Malay combatants are pitted against Thai government security forces, officials still lack the basic understanding of a counter-insurgency.
Blame game resumes over unrest
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 29/08/2022
» The recent bombing and arson attacks at 17 locations in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat may have been motivated by the Thai peace negotiators' refusal to let leading figures in the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist movement set foot in Thailand and meet residents, according to an analyst.
BRN reveals motive for recent blasts
News, Published on 19/08/2022
» The Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist movement has claimed responsibility for the wave of attacks on convenience stores in the far South early on Wednesday, calling them a symbol of state-backed capitalism that is ruining local economies.