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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.

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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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.

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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Wealth inequality

Re: "Nominee structures thrust into the spotlight", (Business, June 6).

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Pickup driver smuggling Chinese migrants fatally hits rider during police chase

Four illegal Chinese migrants were detained after a pickup truck driver transporting them fled police, drove against traffic and fatally struck a motorcycle delivery rider in Mae Sot district, Tak province, on Tuesday. The Thai driver was arrested.

Bangkok Post

Unlocking western China

Two-way tourism has been a focus in driving Chinese arrivals back to pre-pandemic levels, said the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) during a roadshow in new potential cities in China.

Bangkok Post

Food delivery market heats up as Line Man Wongnai cuts fees

Grab and Line Man Wongnai are competing strongly to become market leaders in a duopolistic market amid a challenging economy, with the latter slashing fees to attract merchants.

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Chadchart under fire over claims of meddling in appointments

Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt over allegations of interference in the appointment of senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials.

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Survey launched after 'Eye' island photo posts go viral

Local authorities and experts have conducted a drone survey of a mysterious circular island known as "The Eye" in Pathum Thani after images of the site went viral on social media, prompting discussion about its potential as a tourist attraction.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok World Music Day 2026 ready to rock the city on Saturday

The heart of the capital will transform into an open-air music stage for 10 hours of free concerts, performances and activities during Bangkok World Music Day 2026, which will take place on Saturday from 2pm to midnight.

Bangkok Post

Floating pier plan for Phuket's Sirinat National Park

PHUKET – A new floating pier is planned at Sirinat National Park so boat services can offer air travellers an alternative means of transport to and from nearby Phuket airport, avoiding the island's traffic-clogged roads.

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Agoda reveals Top 5 local getaways Malaysian families are searching for this school holiday season

SINGAPORE, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the school holidays around the corner, Malaysian families are looking close to home for their next getaway. Based on Agoda accommodation searches made between 1 and 29 April 2026 for stays between 15 May and 15 June 2026, Kuala Lumpur emerged as the…

Bangkok Post

Don Mueang airport looking weary in 2026

Passengers at Don Mueang airport may soon need to watch their step, quite literally, as concerns grow over poorly maintained flooring, adding to the mounting list of infrastructure worries at one of Bangkok’s busiest gateways.

Bangkok Post

Hoteliers: Online car registration needed to reduce queues at Sadao border

SONGKHLA - The president of the Hat Yai-Songkhla Hotel Association wants the government to allow Malaysian visitors to register their vehicles online prior to travelling, to reduce the long queues at Thai immigration checkpoints.

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