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Teen killer on loose; timorous robber; karaoke in a ditch
News, Published on 27/04/2025
» Cops launch manhunt
It could boil down to a choice between Trump or Brics
News, Clyde Russell, Published on 08/02/2025
» Beyond the short-term volatility and uncertainty created by US President Donald Trump's tariff machinations, it's likely that the longer-term trend of the world splitting into two trading blocs is accelerating.
MP alarmed by beggars with kids
News, Published on 18/01/2025
» People's Party MP for Bangkok, Bhuntin Noumjerm, is calling for the government to deal with foreign beggars in the Asok-Nana area after most were found to have brought children with them to make more money.
Public urged not to give beggars cash
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security will launch a campaign urging the public to refrain from giving money to beggars after a nationwide survey indicated a rise in beggar numbers.
Social development ministry seeks to amend law on domestic violence
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is now working to amend the anti-domestic violence law, saying that Thai society has become more fragile and prone to household abuse.
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.
Beggars 'not trafficked': IB
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/11/2023
» A group of Chinese beggars who were recently arrested in Bangkok were not trafficked into the country and had unlawfully solicited donations in Malaysia and Singapore before trying their luck in the country, according to the Immigration Bureau (IB) yesterday.
Chinese women beggars probed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/11/2023
» Police are investigating a group of Chinese women in school uniforms with deformed faces and amputated hands who were found begging in Bangkok.
Thai brides flee as sweet talk sours
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/07/2023
» Women hired to marry Chinese men risk breaking the law both in China and Thailand, warned the police on Saturday.
Pattaya City cracks down on beggars
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 23/06/2023
» Pattaya City has launched an operation to purge the popular tourist destination of beggars, during which authorities found a number of foreigners who have been living in the country illegally.