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WTO at 30 after decades of challenges
Oped, Supachai Panitchpakdi, Published on 30/07/2025
» When I sat down to write an article "WTO at 10" for a commemorative book for the occasion in 2005, little did I know of the huge challenges the WTO and the multilateral trading system would have to confront in the following two decades.
The rise of rental companions
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/07/2025
» A recent post on Facebook read: "Buddy Home Care is starting a new service called Children for Rent. It is for seniors in need of companions. Maybe they want to go to the doctor, shop, run errands, or want someone to accompany them. Maybe they just want someone to be there. We charge only 350 baht per hour. Please book a time slot in advance. Currently, the service is available in Chiang Mai. PS: Proceeds will go to seniors charity."
Written in blood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/07/2025
» In 2015, Joe Freeman and Aung Naing Soe noticed the prominent status of poetry in Myanmar politics. At the time, both journalists heard that Maung Saungkha, a 23-year-old poet, posted a poem about having a tattoo of an unnamed president on his penis on Facebook. Saungkha, however, was charged for defaming former president Thein Sein under telecommunication law, serving a six-month jail term.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 18-24
Guru, Published on 18/07/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 4-10
Guru, Published on 04/07/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Thai author to launch debut novel at Kinokuniya
Life, Published on 01/07/2025
» Readers, Penguin fans and aspiring writers are invited to the Bangkok launch of Stamford Hospital, the debut novel of Thai author Thammika Songkaeo, at Kinokuniya bookstore, 3rd floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, on Saturday from 3pm-5pm.
Gother Targets Top 3 Travel Platform in Thailand
Published on 11/06/2025
» Gother, a rising star in Thailand’s digital travel landscape, is setting its sights on becoming one of the country’s top three travel platforms by 2027. Operated by Search Engine Optimization Co., Ltd.—a joint venture between Beacon Venture Capital (Kasikornbank) and Krungthai Ventures (Krungthai Bank)—Gother has seen rapid adoption since its official launch in 2024, recording an impressive 300% business growth within just seven months.
Grab and TAT Unveil Star-Studded Thai Tourism Campaign
Published on 29/05/2025
» Grab Thailand, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is boosting Thai tourism and reigniting excitement for travel with the launch of the “Travel Thailand with Grab: Enjoy the journey, trust the safety” campaign. The company has appointed two of the hottest “girl love” stars—Sirilak ‘Ling’ Kwong and Kornnaphat ‘Orm’ Sethratanapong—as “Friends of Grab” to inspire both Thai and international travellers to explore the charm of Thailand, from popular tourist cities to hidden gems. The campaign features a digital commercial that invites travellers to discover the country’s unique attractions, along with consumer engagement activities offering chances to win an exclusive trip with Ling and Orm, as well as special discounts on various Grab services.
Bangchak Launches Song to Celebrate 40 Years
Published on 16/05/2025
» To commemorate its 40th anniversary and mark its transition into the fifth decade, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited has unveiled a special song titled “Tur Keu Bai Mai” (You Are the Leaf), encapsulating the company’s long-standing value of paying it forward. The launch took place on International Day of Families, May 15, at the “From Leaf to Leaf … Passing on Enduring Happiness” event held at the Bai Mai Meeting Rooms on the 8th floor of Bangchak’s headquarters, M Tower.
Combating e-cigarettes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/05/2025
» According to a survey by the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, 43% of primary students in a school in the Central Region had tried e-cigarettes. Additionally, the number of female students who smoked e-cigarettes was higher than males.