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See Old Bangkok in a day with Siam Society

Siam Society has organised a one-day trip -- "The Old Bangkok II: Beauty, Delicacy And Legacies Of The Past" -- with an itinerary including visits to four heritage buildings in the capital, on May 13.

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Bangkok to host 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group said on Wednesday they will hold their 2026 annual meetings in Bangkok, returning the October gathering to Thailand for the first time since 1991.

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Net idol and boyfriend found dead in condo

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A Parisian attitude with a twist

It isn’t hard, at times, to live the “Emily In Paris” lifestyle in Bangkok (minus the fashion and change in seasons), with the opening of Parisian-styled bistros all over the city.

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More suspects arrested in latest Chinese ransom case

Four foreigners, three confirmed to be Chinese nationals, have been arrested in connection with the Bangkok abduction of a Chinese man held for 1.8-million-baht ransom, police said.

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ASL secures China securities trading licence

ASL Securities is making inroads into the Chinese market after the Bangkok-based broker obtained a securities trading licence from China’s regulators.

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Pin-up stars

In the erotic novel Hom Dok Praduan (1968), Rong Wongsawan hints that a teenager fondled his flesh in front of her. “On the door is a cover photo of a socialite in Bangkok. Clad in her swimsuit, she allows waves to break on her thighs. But someone with restless hands…

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Hunt for Thai gang that abducted Chinese man in box

One suspect was arrested and four others are being tracked down by police after the abduction of a wealthy Chinese man in Bangkok on Friday and payment of a 3.5 million baht ransom.

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De-clutter for a good cause

After a three-year hiatus, the popular "Clutter Sale" is back for another shopping extravaganza, at the Grand Ballroom of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, Ratchadamri Road, on Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

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Hunt for Thai gang that abducted rich Chinese man in box

One suspect was arrested and four others are being tracked down by police after the abduction of a wealthy Chinese man in Bangkok on Friday and payment of a 3.5 million baht ransom.

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Chadchart's triumphs, challenges

Despite encountering challenges, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains committed to fulfilling his promises of creating a vibrant city where everyone can thrive and enjoy a high quality of life.

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Body art 'can boost Thai soft power'

Narutchai Bunnag, MP candidate for Bangkok under the Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party, wants to promote Thailand's soft power through tattoo art.

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Purple Line plans worry art chiefs

The Fine Arts Department has raised concerns over the need to avoid as many historic sites as possible along a new extension of the Purple Line which will run through Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island old town area.

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Dengue fever: Backpacking Brit, 21, had flu-like symptoms before dying in Bangkok hospital

The mother of a UK backpacker who died from Dengue fever while travelling in southeast Asia has issued a warning amid fears climate change could bring the disease to the UK.

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Apr 14-20

Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

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Songkran to generate billions

Thailand yesterday officially began celebrating Songkran, or Thai New Year, with locals and foreigners alike flocking to major sites and splashing water on each other after a three-year suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Khao chae cool

At this very scorching minute, khao chae, which in recent decades came to be seen as a rather old-fashioned gastronomic ritual, is all the rage on Thailand's food scene.

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Country celebrates Thai New Year

Thailand on Thursday officially began celebrating Songkran, or Thai New Year, with locals and foreigners alike flocking to major sites and splashing water on each other nationwide after a three-year suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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New year revelry returns to Thai streets as tourism rebounds

Tens of thousands of revellers, including hordes of foreign tourists sporting floral shirts and plastic water guns, descended on the streets of Bangkok on Thursday for the biggest traditional new year gathering since the pandemic.

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Watch live: Thailand brings in new year with huge water fight in Bangkok

Watch live as people in Thailand ring in the new year with a giant water fight as part of the Songkran festival.

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Thailand's China-built high-speed rail on track but delayed

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: One of Thailand's oldest railway stations is facing demolition as the kingdom presses ahead with a long-delayed Chinese-backed high-speed line that has caused unease about lost heritage and closer ties to Beijing.

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Silom raid exposes Chinese woman's 'illegal' business dealings

A police raid on a building in downtown Bangkok has exposed a Chinese woman with Thai citizenship by marriage and a long history of alleged involvement in fraud, human trafficking, surrogacy and document forgery.

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Khao San Road to close for Songkran fun

Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from April 13-15 from noon to 8pm for water splashing events during Songkran, which is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day.

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Immerse yourself in Van Gogh

Myriad Impressionist artworks by world-renowned painter Vincent Van Gogh are waiting to impress everyone during "Van Gogh Alive Bangkok" which is running in a massive 4,120m² area in the Attraction Hall, 6th floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until July 31.

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Khao San Road to be closed for Songkran fun

Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from April 13-15 from noon to 8pm for water splashing events during Songkran, which is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day, says a local business leader.

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