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Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, in an overnight operation announced Sunday.
Ballot paper solution
Postbag, Published on 01/03/2026
» Re: "Pressure arises over barcodes," (BP, Feb 24).
Recalling the 'the quick brown fox' era
Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/03/2026
» Every day of the year has its own niche in history and March 1 is no exception. On this day 152 years ago the first typewriters went on sale in the US. It was 1874 and the Sholes and Glidden typewriter, invented in Milwaukee, was proudly presented by Remington & Sons in New York.
Poll body denies intimidation claims
Published on 28/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has denied claims it is suing members of the public or intimidating the media, clarifying that the six people facing criminal complaints were suspected of acting in an organised effort to undermine the integrity of the electoral process.
B2m robbery of Briton in Chon Buri ‘well planned’
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 28/02/2026
» CHON BURI - Police say the 2-million-baht robbery at the residence of a British chef and his Thai wife in Bang Lamung district was thoroughly planned, involving three getaway vehicles. Three suspects have been detained for questioning.
Court orders seizure of B13bn in scam assets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Civil Court on Friday ordered the confiscation of more than 13 billion baht in assets in four cases linked to scam networks.
Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfront
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 28/02/2026
» For decades, street vendors have been Bangkok’s heartbeat — feeding office workers, day labourers and night wanderers alike. Bustling roads and alleys have long been a familiar sight in the city, recognised by many international travel blogs and tourism rankings for its street food culture.
Dual pricing as Thailand's tourism dilemma
Online Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» Thailand welcomed 32.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, a 7.23% decline from the year before. In the second episode of Bangkok Post’s Why Bangkok, the series turns its lens on one of tourism’s most persistent grievances: dual pricing.
DSI seeks charges over drug precursors
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has forwarded a major narcotics-related case to public prosecutors, seeking charges against suspects linked to the possession of 800 tonnes of chemical precursors allegedly capable of producing up to 1 billion methamphetamine pills.
Drilling down on US tariff manoeuvres
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 28/02/2026
» Global trade is grappling with uncertainties stemming from unpredictable US trade policy regarding tariffs. President Donald Trump has maintained his reliance on tariffs, aiming to reduce US imports, diminish the trade deficit, and revive American manufacturing.