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A fond farewell to the poster people
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/02/2026
» For a couple of months the streets in Bangkok and throughout Thailand have been decorated with posters of political candidates. But now the Big Day has arrived and soon the posters will disappear. In a strange sort of way, I will miss their presence as they were at least something to look at when stuck in the traffic. They generally appeared to be a cheerful lot, beaming at us with big cheesy grins as one would expect in the Land of Smiles.
Louis Vuitton ambassador BamBam makes history, presents Australian Open Trophy
Online Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» MELBOURNE - It was an historic moment for Thailand when K-pop artist BamBam became the first Thai and Asian House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton to present the women’s singles trophy at the Australian Open 2026 on Jan 31.
The foreign POWs stuck in Ukrainian prison limbo
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» UNDISCLOSED (UKRAINE) — "Assemble!" someone bellowed in the prison corridor, cutting through the silence.
Senegal poised to party with parade for Afcon champs
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» DAKAR - After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal’s football players will parade through Dakar on Tuesday, ending their long journey to victory at the country’s presidential palace.
Thailand's political trajectory in 2026
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 09/01/2026
» What happens in Thai politics this year and the immediate horizon will be determined by the upcoming election on Feb 8. While contesting political parties are in full campaign mode, the contemporary history of Thai polls so far in the 21st century is not encouraging. Only once in the past 25 years have voting results went the way they were meant to, in accordance with the popular will. Whether the vote in four weeks will follow the same pattern will depend on whether the conservative establishment gets its preferred outcome.
Another wasted year in Thai politics
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/12/2025
» As Thailand winds down 2025 with an early election looming on Feb 8, the most consequential issue to watch in the coming year will be whether recent topsy-turvy political patterns of polls, protests, and military and judicial interventions give way to a compromise between the old guard clinging on to vested interests and the new generation clamouring for reform and change.
Rising heat needs urgent response
Oped, Published on 24/11/2025
» 2024 was the hottest on record globally. In Asia and the Pacific, Bangladesh was the worst-hit country, with about 33 million people affected by lower crop yields that destabilised food systems, along with extensive school closures and many cases of heatstroke and related diseases. Children, the elderly and low-wage earners in poor and densely populated urban areas suffered the most, as they generally had less access to cooling systems or to water supplies and adequate healthcare. India, too, was badly affected, with around 700 heat-related deaths mostly in informal settlements.
“ONE BANGKOK ONEDEROUS CHRISTMAS 2025: The Onedertale Christmas”
Published on 19/11/2025
» One Bangkok, the global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, is ready to conjure up another unforgettable festive spectacle with 'ONE BANGKOK ONEDEROUS CHRISTMAS 2025'." This year, under the captivating theme "The Onedertale Christmas," the entire district will be transformed into a fairytale land, where imaginative artistry harmonises with the cherished spirit of the season. Beneath a canopy of twinkling winter lights, beloved Christmas characters, from Santa and his reindeer to snowmen and gingerbread families, gather for a wondrous celebration of joy and enchantment. Prepare for a spectacular array of activities and entertainment, including Christmas Troupe parades, Christmas Markets, and countless picturesque photo opportunities. The festivities, complemented by various irresistible promotions and special offers, will run from today to 4 January 2026.
Two newborn babies found discarded in different Bangkok locations
Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025
» Two separate cases of abandoned newborn babies were reported in Bangkok on Saturday: one in Lak Si district and the other in Lat Krabang.
Your horoscope for Nov 14-20
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 14/11/2025
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.