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Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» Although Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.
New taste tinglers for your palate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/07/2025
» Thailand is always on the move, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening or a drink launch. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning.
Old places, new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/03/2025
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
Green inventions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/02/2025
» Awareness of environmental issues has driven the trend of producing environmentally-friendly products. Following in this light, Thailand Inventors' Day 2025, which was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand and held from Feb 2-6, showcased eco-friendly products made to save the environment. Here are three outstanding products that were on display.
Feng shui tips for dogs in the Year of the Snake, for health, wealth, luck and love
Published on 02/02/2025
» If your Chinese zodiac predicts a rough year ahead, fret not - feng shui is here to help.
Gangster tip-offs
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/01/2025
» Re: "Death plunge spurs gang blitz", (BP, Jan 11). Has it ever occurred to the writers of such articles that announcing such details provides scanty but nonetheless useful information for the gangs concerned to supplement feedback from brown envelopes under the table?
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Dec 13-19
Guru, Published on 13/12/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Celebrate the season with Royal Porcelain’s stylish tableware
Holiday Time, Published on 06/12/2024
» Festive feasts are more than just food—they’re moments to cherish with loved ones, where every detail counts, from delicious bites to the perfect table setting. Whether it’s bite-sized smoked salmon dill canapés or a refreshing bowl of som tam paired with your favourite wine, the festive season is all about bringing people together. And for tableware that delights the eyes as much as the taste buds, Royal Porcelain has unveiled a refreshed retail shop concept and exciting twists to its collections.
Follow-ups needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/09/2024
» Re: "Seed bomb threat to forest ecology", (Editorial, Sept 2), "Hilltop plot seized after landslides", (BP, 2 Sept) & "Phuket Buddha site ordered closed due to landslide risks", (BP, Sept 3).
Those pesky pigeons and a plastic owl
Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/07/2024
» Fond as I am of our feathered friends I admit to getting in a bit of a flap over the rapidly increasing number of pigeons (nok pilab) that have been descending on our residence in recent times. Some people call pigeons "rats with wings", others more generously "doves without the PR". I must confess to be leaning towards the first of those opinions.