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'Sponge city' model proposed for capital
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026
» Bangkok could face severe flooding or even submersion by the end of the century if urgent adaptation measures are not implemented, academics warned at a public forum recently in the capital.
Senate panel proposes VAT hike to curb debt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2026
» The Senate's Economic, Monetary and Fiscal Affairs Committee has unveiled a broad tax reform proposal, including a hike in value-added tax (VAT), to address rising public debt, which is projected to approach or exceed legal limits in the coming years.
People's Party apologises after former candidate's narcotics arrest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» The People's Party (PP) in Rayong has apologised after a former local election candidate was arrested on drug charges.
Fuel-smuggling probe kicks off
Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» Authorities have launched parallel investigations into allegations of fuel smuggling and irregular fuel distribution volumes, as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed legal action against anyone involved, describing them as a threat to national security.
Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai army intelligence chief has warned that the border conflict with Cambodia could reignite, pointing out that Phnom Penh has placed large orders for weaponary.
EU, CIB join forces to fight online fraud
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Anti Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) welcomed a delegation from the European Union at a meeting yesterday to expand cross-border investigative networks and enhance international cooperation against online crime.
Retailers urge measures to stimulate economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is proposing a comprehensive package of urgent policy measures to stimulate the economy dubbed "Value Shopping – Tourism Boost – Local Investment – Strong SMEs – Skilled Workforce – Fair Competition".
Waiting times halved at busiest Bangkok traffic lights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» A new adaptive control traffic signal system to ease congestion at two of the city’s busiest intersections — Phra Khanong and Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong) — has already halved average waiting times to six minutes, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Eight of 19 suspects in Narathiwat gold heist linked to petrol‑station bombing
Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026
» NARATHIWAT — Eight of 19 suspects in last year’s high‑profile armed robbery of a gold shop have prior security‑related offences and are also linked to the bombing of a PTT petrol station in Chanae district last month.
Online post triggers vote-buying probe
Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is investigating a social media post alleging vote-buying after images showing 7,000 baht were circulated online ahead of the election.