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Police: No special measures planned for Thaksin's release
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2024
» No extra police will be deployed around Police General Hospital on Sunday when former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is freed on parole, according to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief.
Thailand falls 8 places in Democracy Index
Published on 17/02/2024
» Thailand has fallen eight places in the annual Democracy Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), as the formation of the country’s government was ultimately decided by unelected Senators rather than voters.
Thai Airways airport service sloppy, says transport minister
Published on 13/02/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Tuesday threatened to terminate a contract with Thai Airways International (THAI) unless it improves the quality of its ground service at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Dragons and blessings at lucky temple
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» The Year of the Dragon begins on Saturday, the start of the Lunar New Year, which is especially meaningful for Thais with Chinese ancestry.
Srettha orders faster immigration, baggage claim at Suvarnabhumi
Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a surprise visit to Suvarnahabhumi airport on Monday, and instructed officials to speed up immigration procedures and baggage claim for travellers.
Mandatory English tests for uni students
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2024
» University students must have their English language skills tested and meet Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards before they can graduate, according to the government.
A party stuck in the mud
News, Published on 13/01/2024
» The transformative new chapter for the Democrat Party is poised to change the dynamics of this country's politics, and not for the better, according to political insiders.
Chinese New Year fest all set for Sunday
News, Published on 12/01/2024
» A collaborative concert featuring top musicians from Thailand and China is set to take place this Sunday at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, in celebration of the Chinese New Year festival in 2024.
Social, labour issues that dominated news in 2023
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Making a top-five list of the most pressing labour and social issues of the year is no mean feat given that so much has taken place. That said, the Bangkok Post has summarised a handful of the most remarkable stories of 2023 for your reading pleasure.
PM unveils new plan to fight drug abuse
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the harm caused by illicit drugs in front of ministers, state agencies and representatives from the public sector at Bitec Exhibition Hall in Bang Na.