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‘Bangkok Vote’ campaign aims to spur turnout

More than 700 Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials and staff gathered on Tuesday to pledge their commitment to a transparent, fair and politically neutral governor election amid concerns by incumbent governor Chadchart Sittipunt about voter turnout on June 28.

Bangkok Post

Inside Son Doong: The Vietnam cave bigger than a Boeing 747 that took 17 years to find again

Deep in the jungles of central Vietnam, hidden behind dense forest and roaring underground rivers, lies a cave so enormous that a Boeing 747 could fly through its largest chamber without touching a wall. Son Doong, officially the world's largest known cave passage, stretches 5.6 miles in length and rises…

The Times of India

Feuding Phuket governor and deputies transferred off the island

The cabinet on Tuesday approved the transfer of the Phuket governor to a post at the Interior Ministry, one day after Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul signed a lightning order transferring his two deputies, in a move to end conflict inside the provincial hall.

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Photos show the resurfaced remains of World War II's 'Death Railway' in Thailand

After decades beneath the surface, a submerged station from World War II's infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced in Thailand.

The Independent UK

WWII ‘Death Railway’ station resurfaces in Thailand after decades submerged

Thousands of Allied PoWs and Asian labourers died constructing the railway

The Independent UK

Call for state measures to help struggling small retailers

A member of the Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association has urged the government to implement measures supporting small retailers, particularly on accounting and tax-related issues.

Bangkok Post

Tourism operators call for revision of Indian visa policy

The private sector in three Andaman provinces submitted a petition to the government, calling for a revision of the visa policy for Indian tourists, as Thailand could face potential losses of 8 billion baht if wedding groups shift to other destinations during the upcoming high season.

Bangkok Post

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Rooted in love

Romantic stories rarely concern themselves with environmental stewardship, food systems or humanity's relationship with nature.

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Guru's daily horoscope for June 15

The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.

Bangkok Post

New routes spark growing international interest

Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.

Bangkok Post

Automatic train braking planned for Bangkok's lethal level crossing

The Transport Ministry plans to install an automatic train braking system at Bangkok’s most lethal level crossing within six months, and expand the system to the capital's other railway crossings within two years.

Bangkok Post

Elderly airport has a few tales to tell

There was an interesting article in the Bangkok Post by Komsan Jandamit which suggested that Don Mueang airport is "looking weary" these days and suffering from wear and tear. Judging from readers' comments many agreed with this observation and suggested it could perhaps do with sprucing up.

Bangkok Post

Mourners line Bangkok streets to pay respects to Thailand’s Princess Bha

Funeral procession travels to palace as people remember royal’s campaigning and work for underprivileged

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Instant ramen cafe raided for selling expiring, illegally imported noodles

NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A search of a popular imported instant ramen cafe in Mueang district revealed that nearly half of the store’s products were smuggled or illegally imported, lacked FDA approval and were nearing expiration.

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Little wonders among Phitsanulok’s rainy season greens

While Thailand's rainy season might turn some areas glum and gloomy, the flora in Phitsanulok beams with radiance as Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is enlivened by rare “Devil’s Eye” plants and vibrant begonias.

Bangkok Post

Royal Household Bureau announces royal bathing rites, public paying of respects to Princess Bajrakitiyabha

The Royal Household Bureau on Friday issued an announcement regarding the royal bathing rites and public paying of respects to the late Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart challenged over rehires

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing a complaint filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the allegedly unlawful appointment of 17 senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials after a review panel ruled the appointments invalid.

Bangkok Post

Khon Kaen banking on 2027 Travel Mart event

The first Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) slated for Khon Kaen next year is meant to be a stepping stone for the Northeast and second-tier cities, lifting international visitor growth by 20% over two years thanks to new infrastructure and products.

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Isan Creative Festival is back for a 6th run

The 6th annual Isan Creative Festival is set to return next month, inviting visitors to discover new regional possibilities and answer the ultimate question: "What can Isan do?"

Bangkok Post

Young Thai girl allegedly forced by family into prostitution in Nigeria

A 17-year-old Thai girl has been rescued after allegedly being forced into prostitution in Nigeria for two months by members of her family, including her mother.

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COSMOBEAUTÉ MALAYSIA & BEAUTYEXPO 2026 RETURNS TO KLCC TO DRIVE B2B EXCELLENCE AND NEW BUSINESS FRONTIERS

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmobeauté Malaysia & beautyexpo is set to make its grand return to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Now in its 21st edition for Cosmobeauté Malaysia and 24th edition for beautyexpo, the exhibition has grown…

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Thai police bust concert ticket scam

Thai police have busted a gang that operated more than 350 X accounts to scam people by selling tickets for concerts, festivals and fan meetings of Thai and international artists, but never delivered them.

Bangkok Post

Exercise kit scandal 'not over'

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has insisted that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) controversial exercise equipment procurement scandal remains unresolved.

Bangkok Post

B4bn budget to upgrade Koh Chang

Trat: The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) has advanced the drafting of a strategic development plan for the Koh Chang archipelago and its connected areas, outlining 72 projects with a combined budget of more than 4.16 billion baht.

Bangkok Post

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