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The Bangkok Post marked its 80th anniversary yesterday having been established on August 1, 1946. Over the years the newspaper has witnessed tumultuous times and the fact it has survived more than a dozen coups and several major political upheavals, is quite an achievement.

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Premium smartphones buck market slowdown

Thailand's premium smartphone market is emerging as one of the few bright spots in a sluggish sector, while Samsung's latest launch of foldable devices on July 22 intensifies competition despite weakening consumer spending and rising device component prices.

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The robot army is coming

Thailand is positioning itself to become a regional hub for humanoid robotics by leveraging its established automotive and electronics infrastructure.

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Frustration fuels emergence of local e-commerce alternatives

Sellers' frustration over rising marketplace fees charged by dominant foreign players is driving the emergence of local alternatives, Paul Srivorakul, group chief executive of aCommerce, an end-to-end e-commerce enabler, told the Bangkok Post.

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Local e-marketplace players enter fray

A wave of new local e-marketplaces is emerging as new alternatives to the three dominant foreign players, which have combined revenue of around 172 billion baht.

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Looksmaxxing influencer Connor Murphy drowns in Thailand after fleeing police: reports

The bodybuilder had reportedly been living in Southeast Asia with his girlfriend before his death

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UK woman, 21, arrested in Thailand after allegedly stabbing boyfriend to death

Officers found body of 34-year-old man in luxury rental home in Pattaya area, local media says

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Computer buyers shrug off price hike

Despite higher computer prices, consumer demand has not declined as IT products have become resilient economic necessities, say retailers.

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The Road Ahead – What Will We Be Driving Next?

The oil crisis. The rise of electric vehicles. The integration of Artificial Intelligence. The automotive industry has experienced influential forces in recent years that will define the future of how we drive for years to come. In this episode of the Bangkok Post’s “Mind The Gap: The Road Ahead –…

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AI ambitions face race against time

Thailand's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is heading in the right direction, but the country might run out of time before it can turn policies into real economic power, say digital industry leaders.

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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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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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Interest rates static as inflation deemed brief

While elevated oil prices have caused inflation to rise, economists expect the Bank of Thailand to maintain its policy interest rate for the rest of 2026, assuming the higher costs will be temporary.

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'Post' pockets key Pride Value gong

The Bangkok Post has been honoured with a Pride Value award at the Bangkok Pride Awards 2026 in recognition of its longstanding commitment to promoting gender diversity, inclusion and equality through journalism.

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Rising inflation fears pressure bullion price

Global gold prices could drop to US$4,200 an ounce in this cycle, translating to a domestic price of around 66,000 baht, as the market has begun pricing in the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in the second half of the year amid rising US inflation, says the…

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New Fed chief faces immediate pressure

With Kevin Warsh taking the helm at the US Federal Reserve this month, succeeding chairman Jerome Powell, all eyes are on the policies of the hand-picked candidate of President Donald Trump.

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Thailand hotel fire sends hundreds of tourists fleeing as major blaze engulfs Pattaya resort

At least four people hurt including one man who suffered serious burns running through flames, as more than 200 guests evacuated

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Thailand calls for mandatory travel insurance after unpaid medical bills soar

The move follows unpaid medical bills amounting to £2.3m

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Teen gunman shoots principal dead in school siege in Thailand

Suspect wounded and captured after about two hours of hostage drama

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Thailand airline forced to suspend international flights over safety concerns

The budget airline has been told to stop China and India flights by Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority

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Thailand plans to give away thousands of free domestic flights to tourists

The scheme would operate during the country’s low season

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Thousands of protesters take to streets demanding Thai prime minister’s resignation over leaked phone call

Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces protests and falling support after leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen

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Ministry to address foreign tourists’ complaints on Learning page

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has pledged to address concerns raised by foreign tourists, including dual pricing, following recent complaints on the Bangkok Post Learning Facebook page.

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29,000-year-old remains of child unearthed in Thailand cave with 'symbols of blood and power'

The skeleton of a Stone Age child discovered in Thailand is rewriting what experts know about the prehistory of the area.

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