Thailand records current account deficit of $3.5 billion Thailand recorded a current account deficit of US$3.5 billion in June, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Friday. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Truck seized for dumping industrial waste on private Sa Kaeo land SA KAEO — Authorities in Sa Kaeo have seized a 22-wheel truck carrying industrial waste after it was allegedly caught dumping hazardous material on private land in Watthana Nakhon district. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
More than 1.8 million speed pills uncovered in Suphan Buri Police have seized 1.84 million speed pills worth about 10 million baht from a rented house in Don Chedi district of Suphan Buri, following an investigation that began with the arrest of a drug user found carrying 10 speed pills. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Most Australian teens still on social media three months after ban SYDNEY — More than eight in 10 Australian teenagers were still using social media three months after the government's landmark ban on the platforms for under-16s took effect because the tech firms failed to implement effective age checks, the country's internet regulator has found. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Your weekly horoscope for July 31 - Aug 6 Your spot-on weekly horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Mae Sai red-flagged on possible flash floods Residents living near the Sai River in Mai Sai district have been advised to closely monitor the water level and wait for signals from authorities to move the elderly and patients to higher ground as rains could possibly trigger flash floods. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Sompo to cover cost of bringing Hlun Solo's body home Sompo Insurance (Thailand) has pledged to cover, in full, the cost of repatriating the body of travel YouTuber Bowornthat Pengsuk, known as Hlun Solo, who died in Georgia at the age of 27. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference DAKAR — A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a stir among attendees who took screenshots and posted them online. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Jeeno holds lead at AIG Women’s Open, Chanettee tied for 6th place Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand carded seven birdies in a bogey-free round of 64 to hold a two-shot lead after the opening 18 holes of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes on Thursday in Lytham St Annes, England. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
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Foreign tourist to be deported after Hua Hin rampage A Qatari man is facing deportation after a series of unprovoked attacks on six people — including dragging a woman from her wheelchair — during a violent outburst in Hua Hin. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Two men arrested in hunt for young Russian siblings Police have arrested two Thai men while expanding the search for two missing Russian siblings in the Pattaya area, using sniffer dogs to look for clues. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Resale condos fill the affordability gap Bangkok's resale condo market is attracting more buyers as affordability becomes a growing concern, with purchasers opting for larger units at steep discounts rather than paying record prices for newly launched projects, according to property consultancy Savills Thailand. Bangkok Post · Jul 31
Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, calling it a critical step towards a new Palestinian government in Gaza. Bangkok Post · Jul 30
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Line BK targets double-digit loan growth Line BK, one of Thailand's first digital banking platforms, is upbeat about achieving double-digit loan growth this year after posting solid expansion in the first half despite the country's sluggish economic conditions.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Steel sector hit by imports, volatility Thailand's steel industry continues to grapple with global price volatility and mounting competition from Chinese exports, according to Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc (TSTH), a subsidiary of India's largest steelmaker.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks TEHRAN - Mediator Pakistan insisted Thursday that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing, even as Washington carried out a "heavy wave of strikes" on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Thamanat insists no 'Monaco deal' Capt Thamanat Prompow has rejected claims of a "Monaco deal", insisting his trip to the principality was a family holiday and not linked to political negotiations.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Two men arrested in hunt for young Russian siblings Police have arrested two Thai men while expanding the search for two missing Russian siblings in the Pattaya area, using sniffer dogs to look for clues.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Co-payment scheme offers limited boost As the government's "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" co-payment scheme approaches its halfway point, industry associations view its impact as minimal.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Thailand to evade US currency list Thailand is likely to be removed from the US Treasury's Currency Monitoring List in the next review after meeting only one of the three assessment criteria, while the Bank of Thailand continues to manage the exchange rate primarily to maintain orderly market conditions rather than to gain a trade advantage,…
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Project aims to unify EV charging bases Thailand is moving to unify its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) spearheading a nationwide effort to bring charging station operators under a single standard, simplifying services for motorists.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Samui yearns for investment to address water shortage A severe drought and the peak travel season have left Koh Samui facing a water shortage that is affecting businesses, prompting tourism operators to call for greater investment in water infrastructure to keep pace with rising visitor numbers.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Hundreds of migrants flood into Spain's Ceuta exclave from Morocco CEUTA (SPAIN) - Madrid said on Thursday it would despatch soldiers to Ceuta to ensure security after hundreds of migrants entered Spain's north African exclave from neighbouring Morocco and hundreds more headed there.
Bangkok Post · Jul 30 Supanida, mixed duo make Taipei last 8 Supanida Katethong advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals of the US$250,000 BWF Taipei Open on Thursday.