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Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:49:00 +0700Meet ‘Gigi’, the bus driver armed with a megaphone
Thitipha Khongming, or Gigi as she prefers to be called, has become one of Thailand's most recognisable bus drivers, thanks to a megaphone and a strong determination to clear Bangkok bus stops of obstructing vehicles.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0700Your weekly horoscope for July 31 - Aug 6
Your spot-on weekly horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0700Mae Sai red-flagged on possible flash floods
Residents living near the Sai River in Mai Sai district have been advised to closely monitor the water level and wait for signals from authorities to move the elderly and patients to higher ground as rains could possibly trigger flash floods.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:56:00 +0700Steel sector hit by imports, volatility
Thailand's steel industry continues to grapple with global price volatility and mounting competition from Chinese exports, according to Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc (TSTH), a subsidiary of India's largest steelmaker.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:37:00 +0700Two men arrested in hunt for young Russian siblings
Police have arrested two Thai men while expanding the search for two missing Russian siblings in the Pattaya area, using sniffer dogs to look for clues.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0700Co-payment scheme offers limited boost
As the government's "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" co-payment scheme approaches its halfway point, industry associations view its impact as minimal.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0700Thailand to evade US currency list
Thailand is likely to be removed from the US Treasury's Currency Monitoring List in the next review after meeting only one of the three assessment criteria, while the Bank of Thailand continues to manage the exchange rate primarily to maintain orderl...
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0700Project aims to unify EV charging bases
Thailand is moving to unify its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) spearheading a nationwide effort to bring charging station operators under a single standard, simplifying services for mo...
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0700Samui yearns for investment to address water shortage
A severe drought and the peak travel season have left Koh Samui facing a water shortage that is affecting businesses, prompting tourism operators to call for greater investment in water infrastructure to keep pace with rising visitor numbers.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0700Transport Ministry speeds up high-speed rail work
The Ministry of Transport is accelerating construction of the first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project while preparing to launch bidding for the second phase, which will extend the line to Nong Khai and strengthen onnectivity with Laos...