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Police urge gold shops in ‘red zones’ to boost security
Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2026
» Police say that about 100 out of the estimated 1,000 gold shops in Bangkok are in robbery-prone locations and advise the owners to step up security for the safety of the public and tourists.
Rival parties outline conscription plans
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The People's Party (PP) and the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) have placed military conscription reform at the forefront of their policy platforms, but while both emphasise voluntary service, their proposals differ in clarity, implementation and scale.
Certain foreign workers can stay on another year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The cabinet has approved a one-year grace period allowing certain foreign workers to remain temporarily in the kingdom.
Pension tension as Thailand eyes 65
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2025
» The country's working-age demographics are a topic of widespread debate, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul floating the idea of raising the retirement age from 60 to 65.
Gold Card scheme running large deficits, ministry says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has acknowledged that the universal healthcare system is facing a deepening financial crisis, citing mounting losses under the National Health Security Fund.
Road repairs delayed by demolition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has admitted that the restoration of the road surface in front of Vajira Hospital will not be completed by Wednesday or Thursday as planned, due to the need to demolish the subsiding Samsen Police Station building.
Bangkok Post’s vocab flashcard wins 2nd place for Best Publisher, Broadcasting Influencer Campaign
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Bangkok Post’s Flashcard education campaign has won the second place for Best Publisher, Broadcasting Influencer Campaign in the Thailand Influencer Awards 2025 organised by influencer platform Tellscore.
Setting a short-term agenda
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» With only four months before the Anutin Charnvirakul-led government paves the way for a promised election next year, the business sector and economists are hopeful that a shift in administrative direction can revive economic sentiment.
Buy now, bankrupt later
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have swiftly risen in popularity in Thailand, riding the wave of e-commerce expansion and the appeal of flexible payment options that let consumers purchase now and settle later in instalments.
Unemployment benefits raised for laid-off workers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2025
» Insured workers under the social security system are eligible for more generous benefits as the Labour Ministry has officially raised unemployment compensation rates.