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Japan ruling party proposes higher departure tax for international travellers
Published on 24/10/2025
» Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday called for hiking the departure tax from the current 1,000 yen (215 baht) per person, hoping to use the increased revenue to address challenges posed by a surge in inbound tourism.
Banned bets
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/10/2025
» Re: "Anutin bans poker, sports gambling nationwide", (BP, Oct 23). So, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has banned gambling again. The prohibition specifically aims at poker and other similar sports-themed card games. The Ministry of Tourism and Sport earlier classified poker only as a sport? Well, it's not, is it -- it's a card game that is invariably played for money, unlike many others, such as bridge, which are not.
How to deal with noisy neighbours
Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can test anyone’s patience. For expatriates, language barriers and unfamiliarity with local procedures can make the situation even harder. Here are practical steps, ranging from simple fixes to legal remedies, to manage persistent noise problems.
Sounds serious: New York City noise pollution takes a toll
AFP, Published on 20/08/2025
» NEW YORK — Tim Mulligan moved to central Manhattan in the United States so he could be closer to work and avoid a daily ordeal on the rattling, screeching subway, just one part of the urban noisescape that tests New Yorkers every day.
Poonpipat and ONNEX Solar Partner for Clean Energy
Published on 06/08/2025
» Poonpipat Co., Ltd., a leading industrial real estate developer with over 60 years of experience under the Poonphol Group (PPG), has entered into a strategic partnership with ONNEX SOLAR by SCG to advance the deployment of solar rooftop systems at its warehouse facilities. This initiative aligns with the global shift toward clean energy and underscores the company’s commitment to fostering long-term, sustainable business growth.
No small beef
Postbag, Published on 12/05/2025
» Re: "Tariffs to have far-reaching hit: Bank of Thailand," (BP, May 10).
Hail the brave doctors
Postbag, Published on 11/05/2025
» Re: "Thaksin's troubles", (Editorial, May 10).
Vespa lovers converting vintage scooters to electric
AFP, Published on 16/04/2025
» JAKARTA - When Indonesian executive Heret Frasthio takes his antique 1957 VL Vespa for a ride, its white paint peeling off, the usual fumes and hum of the free-spirited scooters cannot be seen or heard.
Censure theatrics
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/03/2025
» Re: "Political experts split on censure outcome", (BP, March 26).
The last stand
Life, Published on 25/03/2025
» Hearts were broken when the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) greenlit the decision to raze Scala Cinema, the last stand-alone cinema in Bangkok, in 2020 despite opposition from activists who attempted to save the cinema's irreplaceable art deco architecture.