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Cabinet approves B20 Bangkok train fare cap
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to cap all train fares in Greater Bangkok at 20 baht from Oct 1 to help commuters reduce travel costs and entice drivers to switch to mass transit.
20-baht Bangkok electric train fare cap to begin Sept 30
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» The 20-baht fare cap for all eight Bangkok electric train lines will begin as planned on Sept 30, with public registration starting in August via the "Tang Rat" mobile app, according to the Ministry of Transport.
AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys
AFP, Published on 29/05/2025
» NEW YORK - Internet giants are diving deeper into e-commerce with digital aides that know shoppers’ likes, let them virtually try on clothes, hunt for deals and even place orders.
Call for transport reforms to boost tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to crack down on taxi scams and provide reasonable public transport fares, as another negative image of Thai tourism has emerged in the form of a study carried out by Mastercard Economics Institute, which includes Bangkok among the cities with the higher rates of taxi and car rental fraud compared to other types of scams.
Govt eyes one-price electric train rides
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has proposed a 20-baht fare cap for all-electric train lines to the Transport Ministry, with cabinet approval expected later this month.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 18-24
Guru, Published on 18/04/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Europe seeks to break its US tech addiction
AFP, Published on 16/04/2025
» BRUSSELS - With President Donald Trump more unpredictable than ever and transatlantic ties reaching new lows, calls are growing louder for Europe to declare independence from US tech.
IKEA Unveils STOCKHOLM Collection in Thailand Debut
Published on 09/04/2025
» Bangkok, April 9, 2025 – IKEA Thailand is excited to announce the debut of the STOCKHOLM collection, available for the first time in Thailand. Featuring over 90 thoughtfully crafted pieces, the collection reflects timeless Scandinavian design, premium materials, and an accessible price point. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary globally, the STOCKHOLM collection includes furniture, textiles, lighting, and accessories—all designed to bring functional elegance into every home. From durable solid wood and handwoven wool rugs to mouth-blown glass and handcrafted rattan, each item, available from 10 April 2025, is made with materials chosen for their natural beauty and long-lasting quality.
1.6 million Lady Gaga fans chase Singapore tickets
Published on 18/03/2025
» More than 1.6 million Lady Gaga fans flocked online to grab presale tickets for the Grammy Award-winning pop star’s concerts in Singapore in May, the only Asian stop for her Mayhem Tour.
Big names join US business mission to Vietnam
Published on 15/03/2025
» HANOI - Top US tech, defence and energy companies including Boeing and Apple will join a large business mission to Vietnam next week, a list of participants seen by Reuters shows, in a possible sign of confidence as the Southeast Asian country seeks to avoid US trade tariffs.