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EC urged to review ballot rules after over 1 million spoilt votes
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» Following Sunday's general election and extended unofficial counting, concerns over a high number of spoilt ballots, including cases where clear voter intent may have been wrongly invalidated, have prompted calls for the Election Commission (EC) to review its guidelines on ballot validity.
Waiting times halved at busiest Bangkok traffic lights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» A new adaptive control traffic signal system to ease congestion at two of the city’s busiest intersections — Phra Khanong and Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong) — has already halved average waiting times to six minutes, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
New Year’s eve countdown road closures in Bangkok
News, Published on 27/12/2025
» Parts of several major roads in central Bangkok will be temporarily closed on Dec 31 and Jan 1 to facilitate the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026, as authorities roll out traffic and safety measures for New Year celebrations.
Southeast Asia’s Best Property Talent Honoured
Published on 25/12/2025
» As Southeast Asia’s property sector continues to evolve and expand, the region’s most outstanding developers, landmark projects and high-performing agencies came together for a night of recognition and celebration. Held at the six-star Park Hyatt Bangkok, the Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2025 showcased the achievements of industry leaders whose work continues to shape the region’s real estate landscape.
Flash floods soak Phuket on Loy Krathong
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/11/2025
» PHUKET - Heavy rain caused severe flooding in tambon Patong, putting a damper on Loy Krathong festivities on Wednesday night.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/10/2025
» PHUKET - Many roads on this southern tourist island were left flooded after heavy rain on Monday morning.
Former red shirts sentenced to jail over 2010 protests
News Agencies and Online Reporters, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced 11 former red-shirt protesters to jail over their role in the 2010 anti-government demonstrations in Bangkok that culminated in an army crackdown that left scores of people dead.
Bold plans take shape in Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/10/2025
» Phuket authorities have launched a sweeping infrastructure blueprint aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving water security, and upgrading marine transport links to boost the island's role as a regional hub.
Norway Showcases Food Supplements at Vitafoods Asia 2025
Published on 24/09/2025
» The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok and the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce successfully spotlighted Norway’s world-leading food supplement industry during Vitafoods Asia 2025 through a high-profile networking reception and ambassador-led engagements. Under the theme “Bridging Norwegian and Thai Food Supplement Communities,” the programme provides a powerful platform for Norwegian biotechnology innovators and Thailand’s expanding food supplements sector to connect, collaborate and form partnerships in one of Asia’s fastest-growing health markets.
Huge subsidence on Samsen Rd in Bangkok
News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» A section of Samsen Road in front of Vajira Hospital in Bangkok subsided on Wednesday morning, forming a huge sinkhole about 20 metres deep. No injuries were reported.