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Evacuees getting used to living with fear
Published on 09/12/2025
» BURI RAM — They left home in a fearful scramble during the summer, seeking refuge on the grounds of a racetrack that had been transformed into a makeshift evacuation centre after war erupted between Thailand and Cambodia. Now, five months later, they are back in the same tents, which had been left standing.
Family’s long wait for last Thai hostage near an end
Published on 06/12/2025
» NONG KHAI - Two years after Sudthisak Rinthalak was killed by Hamas militants, his family in northeastern Thailand is preparing to welcome his remains home and hold a Buddhist ceremony they believe will bring his spirit peace.
Car insurance to go digital next year
Published on 03/12/2025
» Insurers in Thailand will be required to offer compulsory motor insurance policies in fully digital format from Jan 1, 2026, according to the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
Police hail nationwide drug busts
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Thai narcotics police on Wednesday announced a number of successful recent operations that led to the arrests of numerous suspects, including Thais and foreigners, involved in major drug networks.
Bangkok Post Editor answers Redditors
Published on 02/12/2025
» Bangkok Post Editor Soonruth Bunyamanee joins an AMA (Ask me anything) session on www.reddit.com/r/Thailand which he was asked questions about press freedom, journalism ethics, and the challenges facing the media in Thailand, as well as the future of traditional media in the digital era.
Pheu Thai denies plan for Dec 11 no-confidence motion
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/12/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has denied that it will go ahead and file a no‑confidence motion on Dec 11, saying the government must be freed up to focus on tackling the flood crisis first.
Central Pattana Opens New Community Mall in Pracha Uthit
Published on 01/12/2025
» A new chapter in neighbourhood retail is unfolding with the launch of ‘Market Place Pracha Uthit’, a community mall model developed to provide everyday accessibility, modern convenience, and value circulation for residents in the Pracha Uthit–Thung Khru district. Expanding its ‘Ecosystem for All’ vision, Central Pattana plc — Thailand’s leading real estate developer for sustainability — has created a new Center of Life spanning 8,600 m² and featuring more than 40 popular brands across food, beverage, wellness, retail, and lifestyle. Designed around district-specific insights, the project supports local businesses in the catchment while enhancing daily routines and reinforcing the company’s strategy to elevate customer experiences.
Scam centre explosions ‘all for show’
Published on 29/11/2025
» For a compound that hosted one of the largest cyberscam and human-trafficking hubs in Southeast Asia, KK Park operated in plain sight. It was pretty clear that this was no ordinary business — the heavily fortified compound in Myanmar was flanked by armed guards. It was all visible from neighbouring Mae Sot in Thailand.
Tougher line on border needed
Published on 29/11/2025
» An alarm has sounded for the government to closely monitor the tense situation along the Thai–Cambodian border following reports that Thailand plans to repatriate Cambodian prisoners of war, even though Cambodia has yet to comply with all four agreed conditions — namely, the withdrawal of weapons, landmine clearance, suppression of scam syndicates and the resolution of disputed border areas.
SCB WEALTH Navigates the “Storm Shift” at Year-End Forum
Published on 28/11/2025
» SCB WEALTH under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) recently hosted the SCB WEALTH Holistic Wealth Forum 2025 under the theme “Storm Shift”, bringing together top-tier local and global experts to provide clients with a strategic “investment compass” to weather global economic storms. Looking ahead to 2026, the forum identified it as a pivotal year marked by major disruptions—from geopolitical tensions and AI-driven technological shifts to evolving global economic structures. Despite these challenges, Thailand is seen as entering a “golden opportunity” phase, supported by surging foreign investment figures from the Board of Investment (BOI). Foreign investment and capital markets are accelerating efforts to transition Thailand into the New Economy, driven by the Third Wave of innovation in AI, semiconductors, and data centres. BlackRock highlighted AI infrastructure as a major force poised to reshape the global economy. Meanwhile, Hua Seng Heng projected that gold prices will remain on an upward trajectory in 2026, with potential to reach USD 4,700. SCB Fund Management (SCBFM) forecasted Thai baht volatility within a range of THB 31–33 per USD. The forum concluded with insights on family office strategy and the importance of establishing a family constitution to ensure long-term wealth preservation. Experts emphasised the need for neutral mediation mechanisms to protect family wealth from internal disruptions and promote sustainable legacy planning.