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Study finds one-third of monks in Bangkok overweight
Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» More than third of all Buddhist monks and novices in Bangkok are overweight, according to a city-wide health screening campaign, while nearly half have high blood cholesterol, and most suffer from oral health issues.
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.
Thai consumer spending tightens
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2025
» Quiet tourist attractions with fewer guests and complaints from local merchants about stagnant purchasing power have become more pronounced, as the Thai economy braces for another slump in the second quarter, which is typically a low season for spending.
Thailand suspends issuance of gun carrying permits
Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2025
» Thailand is suspending the issuance of new firearm carrying permits for one year, starting from Friday, as part of a government effort to curb crime.
Experts urge balance in alcohol bill debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2025
» Health and academic experts have called on lawmakers to strike a balance between economic and community welfare concerns when debating the Alcoholic Beverage Control Bill on Wednesday.
Thaksin, Prawit in new war of words
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has returned fire following Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon's complaints of victimisation, saying the havoc in politics can be traced back to the general's door.
Online gambling sites lure over 4m young Thais
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2024
» More than four million young Thai people have been drawn into online gambling, which risks developing into an addiction that takes a toll on their health, according to experts.
Clean air advocate doctor succumbs to lung disease at 29
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2023
» A 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor suffering from lung cancer who showed his fighting spirit using the social media hashtag "Su-Di-Wa" (don't give up) while sharing his experience, died on Tuesday.
Hydrogen 'needs government subsidies'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2023
» Madrid: While hydrogen could one day be a green and abundant energy source for the world, Iberdrola, the world's third largest private renewable electric utility provider, admits it's difficult to commercialise this future energy source without government subsidies.
Rising star Sadom leads Thai charge in Singapore
Sports, Post Reporters, Published on 10/08/2022
» Sadom Kaewkanjana will lead the Thai challenge at the International Series Singapore this week.