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

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Claims grow of BMA 'hidden network of influence'

An alleged "Agong system" or "Agong regime" within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently emerged as a major political controversy ahead of Bangkok's next gubernatorial election.

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GRC forum touts Thai research globally

The Thailand RISE Fund under Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) co-hosted the 14th Global Research Council annual forum in Bangkok during May 18-22.

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Bangkok Startup Association hosts disruptors night at Consul Club

Creatives, entrepreneurs and investors are invited to "Disruptors #3: Delulu Is The Solulu – The Extravagant Anti-Networking Night" at The Consul Club, 30th floor of JLK Tower, Sukhumvit Road, tomorrow from 6pm to midnight.

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The cost of going to the World Cup just went up

Thailand has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, and the fans here have made their peace with this in the most pragmatic way available: by adopting someone else's team and following it with the kind of devotion that qualified nations' supporters spend a lifetime building.

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Educated abroad, at home

The first thing many Bangkok parents do after having a child is research international school waitlists, not primary school, not secondary, but the waitlist itself, which in some cases opens before the child can walk and closes, at the most competitive schools, before most parents have thought to look.

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Huai Khwang inspection finds illegal business activity

The Department of Business Development (DBD) uncovered suspected legal violations during a joint inspection of businesses in Bangkok

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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.

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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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Bangkok artist Nakrob ponders civilising of Siam

Bangkok-based artist Nakrob Moonmanas presents new and recent work during "Metamorphosis In Gold", which is running at Warin Lab Contemporary until July 10.

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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.

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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.

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Bangkok community evacuated, fire destroys homes

At least three residents and a firefighter were injured, and people were evacuated, when a fire destroyed five houses in the Phraram 6 community in Pathumwan district of Bangkok on Monday morning.

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Chula Researchers Transform Cocoa Waste into Premium Livestock Feed

BANGKOK, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A researcher from Chulalongkorn University has developed an innovative "cocoa-based mineral supplement" that transforms low-grade cocoa and discarded cocoa husks into value-added livestock feed, helping farmers reduce costs, improve cattle health, and lower greenhouse gas emissions under a circular economy model. The...

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Inspection finds shady city activity

The Department of Business Development (DBD) uncovered suspected legal violations during a joint inspection of businesses in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district, its director-general says.

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Govt ramps up UK trade ties to boost OECD bid

Thailand and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen trade and economic cooperation as Bangkok pushes ahead with its goal of joining the OECD by 2028, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said.

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Outgoing Bangkok governor clear favourite for re-election

Outgoing Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is the clear favourite in the lead up to the Bangkok gubernatorial election on June 28, according to an opinion survey.

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Scam network chief caught in Watthana

Police in Bangkok have arrested a Japanese man wanted in his home country for allegedly running call centre scams and being involved in human trafficking.

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Busy day on city campaign trail

Key candidates in the June 28 Bangkok governor race continued to court voters on Saturday, pitching policies that range from public safety and environmental protection to economic revitalisation and transport improvements, as the campaign entered its final stretch.

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40 years later, ‘Stand by Me’ still takes us back to childhood

The movie “Stand by Me”, with its rich blend of melancholy and nostalgia for childhood, has come to Bangkok screens for the first time at House Samyan theatre.

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BMA corruption claims spice up governor campaign

The election campaign for Bangkok governor heated up on Saturday after Economic Party leader Kris Potranan alleged systemic corruption within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

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Bolt driver jailed for assault

The Criminal Court has sentenced a ride-hailing driver to one month in prison and a 5,000-baht fine for assaulting a Japanese passenger in Bangkok.

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THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flights

Thai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed it will resume direct Bangkok-Amsterdam flights from July 1, expanding its international network as the carrier works to strengthen links between Thailand and Europe.

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Thaksin Shinawatra: Next up, Dubai?

Nearly two decades after the September 2006 coup that toppled him, and 12 years after another putsch swept away the government of his sister, Thaksin Shinawatra has once again reached a defining political milestone.

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53 Huai Khwang businesses probed

Thai authorities are stepping up a crackdown on 53 firms suspected of using nominee arrangements in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok, amid concerns over Chinese-operated businesses and irregular financial transactions.

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