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Fri, 08 May 2026 14:55:00 +0700Your horoscope for May 8-14
Your spot-on 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, 08 May 2026 11:16:00 +0700Shakira unveils official World Cup song 'Dai Dai'
Colombian singer Shakira unveiled the official song for the 2026 World Cup, Dai Dai, on Thursday.
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:40:00 +0700Call for action to lure more Indian tourists
The Indian business community in Pattaya has urged the Thai government to restore confidence among tourists from the subcontinent, which has been affected by intense regional competition and fraudulent practices by foreign tour operators.
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:22:00 +0700Online vendors object to fee hikes
Online merchants are calling for tighter regulation of major e-commerce platforms after their repeated fee hikes.
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:52:00 +0700Major rail projects 'making progress'
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) said the southern extension of Bangkok's Purple Line is now more than 70% complete and remains on schedule to open in 2030.
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:50:00 +0700Moves to curb youth account misuse
Relevant agencies and authorities are tackling the trend of young people's bank accounts being used as mule accounts for illegal transactions.
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:31:00 +0700'Land Bridge' hit by land buying claims
The proposed Land Bridge project is under renewed scrutiny after reports emerged of large-scale land purchases in Ranong before the scheme was approved, fuelling concerns over speculation and potential impacts on local communities.
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:16:00 +0700Protesters seek Thaksin parole halt
Protesters petitioned the Ministry of Justice to suspend the parole review process for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, alleging that authorities had misinterpreted the law and ignored key findings by the Supreme Court concerning his stay at...
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:02:00 +0700Chadchart still coy about second term
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says he's considering running for a second term in office but no formal decision has been made.
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:57:00 +0700Oil price dip unlikely to help Thai drivers
The latest dip in global crude prices has eased financial pressure on the Thai Oil Fuel Fund, shifting its role from subsidising diesel prices to collecting contributions from motorists, according to the Energy Policy Planning Office.