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Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» SYDNEY — An Australian court granted bail on Friday to former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan following a sweeping war crimes probe.
'AI shamans' tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» SEOUL — The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, an unmistakable sign that a shaman is near -- although in this case the mystic is a robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI)
ICONSIAM Songkran surpasses expectations, attracts 1.47 million visitors
Published on 17/04/2026
» Bangkok (April 16, 2026) – ICONSIAM’s Songkran celebration has surpassed expectations, welcoming over 1.47 million visitors throughout the six-day festival. The event saw strong growth from both Thai attendees and international tourists, reinforcing Thailand and ICONSIAM as a true global festival landmark.
Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2026
» Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months.
Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 17/04/2026
» Wildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
Norathip draws new fire on unrest
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 17/04/2026
» Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) Region 4 has accused insurgent groups in the deep South of distorting Islamic teachings to justify violence, as backlash intensifies against the Fourth Army Area commander over remarks about religious schools.
Pharmacy council pushes pay, job reforms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» Pharmacists need better pay and employment conditions to strengthen healthcare services, says the Pharmacy Council of Thailand.
Pool safety rules set to be stricter
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved a motion to tighten safety measures at swimming pools following a student drowning at a school.
New taste tinglers for your palate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/04/2026
» Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning, in Bangkok and beyond.
Thai Gen Z travellers prefer short, frequent trips
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» Thai Gen Z travellers are reshaping travel habits in 2026 by favouring short but frequent trips over traditional long holidays, with mental well-being and value for money emerging as top priorities, according to the online booking platform Agoda.