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National artist, Buddhist scholar dies at 91
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Renowned national artist Wasin Inthasa, author of Ananda the Buddha's Brother, acclaimed by Unesco as a global Buddhist literary masterpiece, passed away at 91 on Tuesday.
Defaced murals spark graffiti ‘bombing’ debate in Bangkok
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/10/2025
» A debate about street art has emerged in Bangkok, with some people calling for strict prosecution of vandals who defaced commissioned murals, while others argue that the acts were part of the normal “bombing” culture in graffiti art.
AI's super brain scoops up the crims
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has launched an advanced surveillance system using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and apprehend criminals quickly and accurately. Pol Maj Gen Sarut Kwaengsopha, CIB Deputy Commissioner, said technology once seen as science fiction is now a powerful tool for public safety.
City Hall turns to tech for traffic fix
News, Published on 07/05/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has deployed the Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) at 72 intersections along several major roads to optimise traffic flow as part of a pilot scheme.
Police bust Indian scam gang for kidnapping
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/04/2025
» An Indian scam gang has been arrested in Thailand after abducting two fellow countrymen and demanding a ransom of 2.5 million rupees (approximately 976,000 baht) for each victim.
Holiday bonanza begins in Bangkok
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/04/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025, inviting Thai and international tourists to celebrate the Thai New Year in a five-day event running until April 15 along Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Sanam Luang.
City gets set for holiday festivities
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has invited the public to join Songkran festivities on Silom and Khao San roads from April 12 to 14, while assuring safety measures will be in place across the capital.
New booze rules raise alarm
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2025
» The government has been called on to enforce alcohol-control regulations amid fears that easing the law could lead to more calamitous incidents, particularly during the Songkran holiday.
Jittery workers flee buildings in Bangkok
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/04/2025
» Fearful workers fled buildings across Bangkok yesterday morning following reports of vibrations and cracks in building structures. However, authorities later claimed the scare was a false alarm.
Old cracks cause alarm, evacuation of Bangkok buildings
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2025
» Fearful workers fled buildings in Bangkok on Monday morning amid reports of vibrations and cracks being found in the buildings, but the scare was later dismissed as a false alarm.