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Calls for young to shape cities of the future

Locals should get involved in city development, says Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) deputy chief Sanon Wangsangboon.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

Commerce Ministry probes 200 suspected 'grey' business fronts for foreigners

The Commerce Ministry has been investigating 200 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign businesses in a move to curb the so-called "grey business" sector, focusing on restaurants and tourism-related enterprises in four notorious areas of Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

Independent radio station in Cambodia shut on order of PM

One of Cambodia’s last free media outlets has ceased operations after Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered its closure for allegedly slandering his son by misreporting a story about aid to earthquake-struck Turkey

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

'Sua' has a parlour: Chuvit

"Inspector Sua", the policeman allegedly involved in an online gambling network, used a nominee to operate a massage parlour, says Chuvit Kamolvisit, the massage parlour tycoon-turned whistleblower.

Bangkok Post · Feb 13, 2023

Small hotel bookings register recovery

A study of small hotels and hostels found current bookings are higher than pre-pandemic levels, with bookings from foreign tourists exceeding those of domestic tourists.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

Harnessing wider benefits of eco-tourism

Already suffering from severe coastal erosion and tidal floods, coastal communities such as Bang Khun Thian district are pursuing an eco-tourism development campaign as a way to counter these threats from climate change.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

Whistleblowers expose misconduct

Whistleblowers who recently exposed alleged police misconduct are being hailed by netizens for their courage, but have landed the police in hot water.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

The way we learn must evolve

Environmental education is one of the key factors to meet Sustainable Development Goals under the United Nations' SDG 4, Education for All mission.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

Tourism lifts retail growth projection to 6-8%

Thailand's retail industry is expected to grow by 6-8% this year, double the rate of the GDP, helped by the recovery of tourism, according to the Thai Retailers Association (TRA).

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023

Get lucky in love at Iconcraft

Iconcraft presents a wide selection of exclusive craft products for boosting luck during the Year of the Rabbit with "In Love & In Luck With Craft" which runs until Feb 28.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2023