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Why Thai food is often so spicy
Online Reporters, Published on 10/06/2025
» If you have ever tasted Thai cuisine, chances are you’ve encountered that signature fiery heat - whether it’s the classic Tom Yam Kung or the beloved Som Tum (papaya salad), spiciness seems almost unavoidable in many of Thailand’s most iconic dishes.
Ministry of Labour to assist Social Security Office inquiry
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Ministry of Labour has said it is ready to cooperate with an inquiry panel set up to investigate allegations the Social Security Office (SSO) spent an excessive 7 billion baht to purchase the SKYY9 Centre on Rama IX Road when its claimed appraisal price was 3 billion baht.
B7bn SKYY9 Centre deal was shady: MP
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2025
» The Opposition People's Party (PP) is accusing the Social Security Office (SSO) of misconduct over 7 billion baht spent in 2022 and 2023 to purchase a Bangkok building with a claimed appraisal price of just 3 billion baht.
A meatless week
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/10/2024
» The Vegetarian Festival in Thailand is an annual 10-day celebration that occurs nationwide during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. In celebration of the ongoing Vegetarian Festival (Kin Je or Je Festival) from Oct 2-11, Guru By Bangkok Post has made a short list of vegetarian feasts around Bangkok. Check them out!
Rakesh Saxena freed from jail, will be deported
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/09/2024
» Police have detained Bangkok Bank of Commerce (BBC) collapse kingpin Rakesh Saxena following his release from prison and he will be deported.
National Economic and Social Development Council says 1 in 70 people a suicide risk
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/05/2024
» About 10 million people in the country have mental health problems and almost 11% of them are at risk of committing suicide, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Foreign buyers show interest in Thai films at Cannes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2024
» CANNES, France: Thai films being showcased at the 77th Cannes Film Festival are attracting attention from prospective international buyers, a development that promises a brighter outlook for both the Thai film and tourism industries, the government says.
'Empower, Inspire, Transform'
News, Published on 14/03/2024
» Marking International Women's Day this month, 10 extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have empowered, inspired and transformed change in their communities through their pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post's Women of the Year 2024.
On the edge of a precipice?
Business, Published on 12/02/2024
» Tensions between the Bank of Thailand and the coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who is also the finance minister, have been apparent for months and flared up last week after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain interest rates at 2.5% following a political push for a reduction.
The lowdown on the 1997 financial crisis
Business, Published on 12/02/2024
» The 1997 Tom Yam Kung crisis was triggered by excessive loan extension by financial institutions and the liberalisation of the country's financial market, allowing Thai commercial banks to borrow money from foreign financial institutions to provide loans to businesses, says Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.