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Minister orders probe into Chinese inmate perk claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» Allegations that Bangkok Remand Prison officers granted illicit privileges to Chinese inmates will be thoroughly probed, said Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat, following claims made by the prison's former chief warden that he was unfairly targeted over the reports.
Thai rubber industry could see B4.5 billion in flood losses
Published on 27/11/2025
» Severe floods in southern Thailand could cut rubber production in the world’s largest producer by as much as 90,000 tonnes, worth 4.5 billion baht ($140 million), the Rubber Authority of Thailand said on Thursday.
VAT hikes alone won't narrow deficit
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 27/11/2025
» This article is not meant to attack Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas’s Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) for the fiscal years from 2026 to 2030. It is meant to emphasise the fragility of a Thai fiscal position that requires multiple revenue enhancement measures.
Sputtering growth blunts Thai efforts to revive domestic tourism
Published on 11/11/2025
» The southern Thailand coastal province of Trang boasts lush islands and an emerald cave but has long been overshadowed by neighbouring foreign tourist hotspots Phuket and Krabi.
Your horoscope for Nov 7-13
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 07/11/2025
» 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.
Trat reboots tourism amid border row
News, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) Trat Office recently kicked off the tourist season across Koh Chang, Koh Kut, and Koh Mak, targeting a strong rebound amid Thai-Cambodian border tensions.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 12-18
Guru, Published on 12/09/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
New Energy looks to tax perk
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/07/2025
» The cabinet's recent resolution to grant a tax reduction of up to 200,000 baht to each purchaser of rooftop solar panels is expected to boost the solar energy market, benefiting the state's plan to save energy and boosting revenue for suppliers.
Remembering the King of Zydeco
Life, John Clewley, Published on 01/07/2025
» Music fans celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, late last month. Chenier (June 25, 1925 -- December 12, 1987) was a pioneering musician from Opelousas, Southwest Louisiana who helped create zydeco music, a genre sung in French creole (his first language) that came out of the Creole traditions of the region, spliced with blues, R&B and Cajun music.
One trip, two paradises
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/06/2025
» Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives debuted on April 1 as the fourth property in the Maldives by Centara Hotels & Resorts. What makes it a standout is a special perk of complimentary access to certain facilities at the neighbouring property, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives. One trip, two paradises, if you will. More on this later.