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Big-spenders abound as poll race tightens
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2026
» With only two weeks to go before the Feb 8 general election, the battle over economic policy has intensified into what many observers describe as a full-blown "populism war". Major political parties are locked in a contest of ever more generous handouts, welfare schemes and cash-based incentives, each attempting to outbid the other to secure votes.
MPB lauds big drop in city crime rate
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/01/2026
» Bangkok's overall crime rate declined in 2025, while arrest rates improved, reflecting more proactive policing across the capital, says the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB).
Major political parties step up campaign pitches
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» Major political parties yesterday intensified their campaign pitches, with the Pheu Thai Party promising higher rice profits for farmers and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) focusing on border security, welfare expansion and cost-of-living relief.
Data 'offers clues to good ageing' vibe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» Only four tambons in Thailand have more than eight residents above the age of 85 per 100 people, according to the latest demographics analysis by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
BoT tightens scrutiny of foreign cash
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has stepped up regulatory oversight of inbound foreign exchange transactions to ease baht appreciation pressure and prevent misreported or undesirable capital inflows, a senior official said.
How to help the world's poor most effectively
News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 22/12/2025
» As 2025 draws to a close, it's natural to turn our thoughts to the good we can do in the coming year -- not just for our families and communities, but for the world at large. The holidays are a moment not just for personal resolutions but for asking a bigger question: how can we help the world's poor as effectively as possible?
Thailand's fragmented energy plans
News, Areeporn Asawinpongphan, Annop Jaewisorn and Korn Amnauypanit, Published on 17/12/2025
» The world is racing towards clean energy. Thailand, blessed with sun and wind, should be surging ahead. Instead, the country is stuck with one of the lowest shares of clean power in the region -- an awkward contrast to its ambitions on paper.
Confirmed Songkhla flood death toll rises sharply to 55
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/11/2025
» The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Songkhla has risen to 55, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said amid criticism over earlier reports in the day that cited only 25 fatalities in nine provinces.
China rice order a 'timely boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2025
» China's plan to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice is expected to give a timely boost to exports at a time when the United States is applying tariff pressure across the region, says political economist Somjai Phagaphasvivat.
Beneath Tak Bai's calm, scars remain
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 15/10/2025
» 'I went out after dark to help my friend. Luckily, his phone still worked when he called. On the way from my house, there were corpses floating in the water, face down, shot dead. I'm sure there were more deaths than what they reported. The sound of gunfire kept going late into the night. I remember earlier that day, when the soldiers opened fire, I'd seen people's heads blown to bits as I was running home. I'd never forget what I saw."