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Your next petrol stop comes with a coconut
BitesizeBKK, Published on 17/03/2026
» There’s a new freebie appearing at some Thai petrol stations. Instead of getting a plastic bottle of water, you get something much sweeter: a coconut.
A nominee to a criminal is still a criminal
Published on 12/03/2026
» Operators originating from China artificially suppressing coconut prices for Thai farmers have put the spotlight back on Thailand’s complicated relationship with Chinese entrepreneurs in recent weeks.
Chinese-controlled coconut firms keeping Thai farmers poor
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/03/2026
» Police say that Chinese companies hiding behind Thai nominees illegally control aromatic coconut production in Ratchaburi province, hurt Thai farmers by keeping farm prices very low, and make huge profits from exports.
Nominees 'manipulating' fragrant coconut market
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The government is stepping up measures to stabilise the fragrant coconut market after investigations uncovered foreign-backed businesses allegedly manipulating prices and harming farmers.
After the raids, Asia’s billion-dollar scam trade flickers back
Published on 06/03/2026
» After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.
Flood response fix
Postbag, Published on 07/12/2025
» Re: "New sub-committees 'to boost readiness'", (BP, Dec 5) and "Disaster struck as preparation fell short", (Opinion, Dec 3).
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Nov 28-Dec 3
Guru, Published on 28/11/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Thailand upbeat on exports to US
Business, Published on 18/11/2025
» Businessmen and economists are optimistic that the US will not be tough on trade negotiations with Thailand following Bangkok's suspension of its peace accord with Cambodia, saying US President Donald Trump is feeling domestic pressure to lower taxes to ease rising inflation.
Wrong-way BMW driver causes 10-car crash
Online Reporters, Published on 30/09/2025
» NONTHABURI - A drunk woman drove her BMW sedan against the traffic flow and caused a pile-up of about 10 vehicles on Monday night, police said.
Gourmet Market and DIT join hands to support farmers
Life, Published on 25/09/2025
» Over 80 premium products by Thai farmers and small-scale producers are presented at special prices during "DIT x Gourmet Market Farmers Grow Together" at Gourmet Market, ground floor of Paragon, Rama I Road, until Sept 29.