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James Bond Island, national park closed due to tropical depression
Published on 20/09/2024
» Ao Phangnga National Park, home to the famous James Bond Island, will be closed on Saturday and Sunday due to unfriendly weather conditions caused by a tropical depression.
More moonshine deaths, investigation widens
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2024
» Two more deaths have taken the toll in Bangkok’s moonshine methanol scare to six, as investigators widen their search for those producing and selling the deadly rotgut beyond the city's northern suburbs.
Malaysia shines as foreign investors return, as Thailand stumbles
Reuters, Published on 22/08/2024
» SINGAPORE - Malaysia is fast becoming a haven in Southeast Asia and foreign investors are returning to a long-overlooked market as a confluence of improving growth, stable government and rising currency sets it apart among peers grappling with political flux.
Remembering the 'King of the Talking Song'
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/08/2024
» National Artist and luk thung icon Phloen Phromdaen passed away on Aug 3, aged 85. He was one of the titans of the luk thung world, garnering the nickname Raja Phleng Phut (King of the Talking Song) for the spoken passages in the middle of his songs.
‘Luk Thung’ artist passes away at 85
Post Reporters, Published on 05/08/2024
» Obituary: Phloen Phromdaen, a Thai country music artist famous for incorporating amusing stories into his songs, has died at 85.
Deal on tollway fare ‘poorly thought out’
Post Reporters, Published on 23/07/2024
» The Democrat Party has voiced strong opposition to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit’s proposal to grant a 30-year extension to the operator of the Don Muang Tollway in exchange for a fare reduction to 50 baht.
Condo, low-rise house price index up in second quarter
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/07/2024
» The price index of new condos and low-rise houses offered for sale in Greater Bangkok in the second quarter continued to rise for a sixth consecutive quarter, driven by higher land prices, construction costs and wages.
A show-stopping concert
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/07/2024
» To celebrate their 19th anniversary, Super Junior released the dance single Show Time and held their Asia tour "2024 Super Junior " in eight countries -- South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Indonesia. The eight members who participated in the tour are Leeteuk, Yesung, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun.
We can always live in a dollhouse
Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/07/2024
» Thai tourism authorities are always quick to make the most of any new fad, which might explain the appearance of a life-sized Labubu doll on the front page of the Bangkok Post this week. Apparently, the mascot is part of a promotion to attract Chinese tourists. I confess to not knowing anything about the Labubu craze although the Post's doll correspondent informs me the designer doll is a "kind-hearted monster with pointed ears and serrated teeth". Hmmm.
Tollway fee hikes may be scrapped
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2024
» The Ministry of Transport might seek to delay a plan to raise toll rates on the Don Muang Tollway and could even reduce the current fees, minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Friday.