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China-backed militia controls rare earth mines in Myanmar
Published on 12/06/2025
» A Chinese-backed militia is protecting new rare earth mines in eastern Myanmar, according to four people familiar with the matter, as Beijing moves to secure control of the minerals it is wielding as a bargaining chip in its trade war with Washington.
Aerosol blast in parked car sends safety message
Online Reporters, Published on 12/06/2025
» A Thai driver has shared a timely safety warning after discovering the roof of her car bulging outward, with damage to the interior insulation at the same spot.
Context needed
Postbag, Published on 12/06/2025
» Re: "DDC reports over 374K Covid cases", (BP, June 7).
Flips and threats
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/06/2025
» Re: "Angry Trump warns Musk not to back Democrats", (World, June 9).
Should non-medicinal weed be legal?
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 09/06/2025
» The issue of narcotics is not only a law enforcement and medical issue. It is also a historical, political and economic issue. A recurrent dilemma is whether personal, non-medical use of "weed" or cannabis (which is generally seen as a softer drug, when compared with harder drugs such as methamphetamine), should be legal. Thailand is still in the quest for a balanced answer, and this is shaped by political and economic ambivalence.
Smoke vs smog
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/06/2025
» I did chortle at Mr Cruikshank's complaint that the smoking room door in Chiang Mai being left open exposed passengers to "risks, including cancer".
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 6-12
Guru, Published on 06/06/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Thailand's commerce minister upbeat on EU trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2025
» The commerce minister expects the sixth round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Thailand and the European Union (EU), scheduled for later this month in Bangkok, to make encouraging progress.
PASEO Names Baifern as First Brand Ambassador
Published on 04/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 1, 2025 – Premium tissue brand PASEO has made a landmark announcement, officially introducing celebrated actress Baifern Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul as its first-ever brand ambassador. The unveiling, held at the Tops Home & Baby Fair 2025 at Central Westgate, also marked the launch of the brand’s new “Ultimate Luxury” line, setting a new benchmark for premium everyday experiences.
Smart farming to drive wolffia's rise
News, Published on 03/06/2025
» Wolffia, a high-protein aquatic plant locally known as pham, has long been a part of the traditional diet of Northeast Thailand.