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Bangladesh seeks to build on existing ties, eyes trade deal
News, Published on 28/03/2026
» The new government in Bangladesh is seeking to deepen its engagement with Thailand and Asean, which may include the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) and the establishment of direct maritime connectivity, Faiyaz Murshid Kazi, Bangladesh's ambassador to Thailand, says.
Sethaput named to Privy Council
News, Published on 28/03/2026
» Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, a former governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT), has been appointed a Privy Councillor following a royal command announced in the Royal Gazette on Thursday.
Island to host global meet
News, Published on 25/03/2026
» Phuket: The island province is set to host the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 (GSTC 2026) from April 21–24, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Senate split over Constitution Drafting Assembly plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Senate has found itself divided over a proposal to establish a 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) to draft a new charter, with senators expressing both support and opposition during the latest parliamentary session.
Tourism meets culture
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 21/03/2026
» A proposal to merge Thailand's culture and tourism portfolios to strengthen the country's cultural "soft power" could boost high-value tourism, but bureaucratic reform and greater private-sector involvement will be crucial for the strategy to succeed, according to a former tourism minister.
Police cuff two monks over rapes
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/03/2026
» Two monks have been arrested at a well-known temple in the Charoen Krung area of Bangkok on charges of sexual abusing novice monks, with seven victims identified and over 100 explicit video clips seized as evidence.
Land-use rights, bomb shelters boosted in Sa Kaeo
News, Post reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Burapha Task Force is working to survey and verify land-use rights for villagers in Ban Nong Chan, Sa Kaeo, following recent Thai-Cambodian border clashes.
Diesel crisis hits services, everyday life
News, CHAKRAPAN NATANRI, PIYARACH CHONGCHAROEN and PRASIT TANGPRASERT, Published on 18/03/2026
» Panic buying and distribution bottlenecks have triggered diesel shortages, disrupting essential services and daily life across several provinces.
Global travel erases places we love
News, Richard Florida and Carlo Ratti, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
Calls grow for gender recognition law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2026
» A recent seminar discussed ways to end discrimination, gender-based violence and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people, while also raising concerns over honorific titles being debated by the People's Party.