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As Bangkok moves toward its next gubernatorial election, one question is already taking shape: after four years in office, what has governor Chadchart Sittipunt actually changed?

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Bangkok governor contest heats up

Bangkok's gubernatorial race is gaining momentum, with eight candidates declared and 85.9% of respondents in a new survey saying they intend to vote on June 28.

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Democrats flag laundering claims

A Democrat Party deputy leader said the party has received complaints alleging that Chinese "grey capital" networks are laundering money through nominee firms, illegal venues and nightlife businesses in Bangkok.

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How Bangkok learned to eat alone

Some people will not eat at a restaurant without checking if it has an omakase option. The word has come to mean something beyond the meal: that the place is serious, that someone in the room has taste and that you are the kind of person who ended up here.…

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A seasonal collaboration

Sartoria by Paulo Airaudo, the Italian-inspired culinary destination at EA Rooftop, welcomes the arrival of the blooming season with the debut of “The Spring Atelier”, a seasonal collaboration with Bangkok-based artist Naraphat "Ball" Sakarthornsap.

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 22-28

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

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Quanchai Showcases Self-Developed Agricultural Power Solutions at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2026

BANGKOK, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Construction Machinery Information Network & Forktruck Network.Quanchai made a strong appearance at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2026, held from May 20 to 22 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand. As one of Asia's leading trade platforms for agricultural…

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Safety at 58 railway crossings in Bangkok to be tightened

The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) convened a meeting with relevant agencies on Friday to formulate short-, medium- and long-term measures to improve safety at railway crossings across Bangkok, following the fatal collision between a train and a public bus that left eight people dead on May 16.

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Billy‑August Academy trains next generation of barbers

Billy‑August Academy on Soi Charansanitwong 46, Bangkok, offers a one‑month barbering course that guarantees basic cutting skills and provides free haircuts to customers, who bring their own products and equipment. Keerati “Barber Ice” Seangchant, a former UN staffer, says practical experience is key and plans to make barbering a second…

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Tourists in Thailand plan for cuts to visa-free stays

The backpackers on Khao San Road, the Bangkok thoroughfare beloved by budget travellers, are waking up this week with an extra headache: the government is preparing to shorten the length of visa-free stays.

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Three charged over fatal train crash

Police have charged three people with negligence causing death and injury as the investigation into the deadly train-bus collision last Saturday in Bangkok picks up pace.

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Cantonese with Champagne

Mott 32 Bangkok, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon's modern Chinese restaurant, will launch the “Sip Sum, Dim Sum” weekend brunch on May 23, where diners can enjoy a five-course meal on top of all-you-can-eat dim sum. Go all out with an optional Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne package to make…

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State Railway steps up drug testing after Bangkok crash

The State Railway of Thailand says it has suspended two more employees from safety-related duties after they tested positive for drugs, as part of a stepped-up screening programme following the fatal train-bus collision in Bangkok on Saturday.

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Tourists in Thailand plan for cuts to visa-free stays

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Chinese jewellery brand targets Southeast Asia

Unfazed by prolonged geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, leading Chinese jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook (CTF) has expanded internationally, eyeing more outlets in Southeast Asia in addition to its recently opened concept store in Bangkok.

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Run with Pride 2026 next month

In celebration of Pride Month in June, One Bangkok on Rama IV Road is holding "One Bangkok One Pride One Run 2026" on June 7 at 4am.

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IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposal

Bihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost international air connectivity and tourism, especially for Buddhist pilgrims. This move is expected to enhance economic activities and employment in the state.

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Nigerian romance scammers ‘lured Thai women to distribute heroin’

Police have arrested a Nigerian man and two Thai women with 65.5 kilogrammes of heroin, saying they were linked to a Nigerian romance scam network that lured Thai women to distribute drugs in Thailand.

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Chao Phraya sand dune draws visitors just north of Bangkok

PATHUM THANI — A sand dune that vanished for half a century now attracts visitors to the middle of the Chao Phraya, the main river of the Central Plains, in this satellite province north of Bangkok.

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CAAT, DEPA, Department of Agriculture, GISTDA, DTI and Industry Leaders Unite at DronTech Asia 2026 Press Conference

BANGKOK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GML Exhibition (Thailand) Co., Ltd. successfully hosted the official press conference for DronTech Asia 2026, announcing the upcoming third edition of ASEAN's leading drone and unmanned systems exhibition, scheduled to take place from 11–13 November 2026 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang…

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Train wreck of a plan

In a bid to avoid another tragic crash after a freight train collided with a bus at the Asok-Phetchaburi crossing last Saturday, resulting in multiple casualties, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has come up with the idea of scrapping commuter train services into central Bangkok.

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Picnic in the city at The Field Society

Happitat, in collaboration with Groundcontrol, invites Bangkokians to step away from their screens and reconnect with nature at The Field Society, a new picnic festival experience set amid lush greenery at The Forestias, Bang Na-Trat Road, from May 23–24 and May 30–31.

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New taste tinglers for your palate

Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste…

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Edible Packaging, Fermented Innovations and Next-Gen Foods Take Center Stage at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026

BANGKOK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As food and beverage manufacturers race to capture emerging consumer trends, 10 standout innovations are already gaining commercial traction across protein innovation, fermentation technology, and sustainable packaging. All will debut at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026, signalling where the global F&B industry is heading…

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Schools limit phone use

Schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) introduced new measures to control mobile phone use on the first day of the new semester on Monday.

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