Malaysia, Thailand in close competition for tourists Foreign arrivals to Malaysia have edged ahead of those in Thailand, signalling that the two countries are vying to become the favourite destinations for foreigners to Southeast Asia. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Thai students below OECD PISA average Thai students' performance in science, mathematics, reading and computational problem solving remains below the OECD average, according to PISA 2025 results released on Tuesday. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Abhisit grills govt on Land Bridge study Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has questioned why the government has continued funding a feasibility study of the controversial Land Bridge project, despite the Finance Ministry acknowledging concerns about its economic viability. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Jewellers call for more trade deals to boost Thai exports The private sector is urging the government to conclude free-trade agreements (FTAs) with the EU and initiate negotiations with the US to support exports of Thai gems and jewellery products. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Govt defends bid to eject Frenchman The Interior Ministry has defended its deportation order against French national Kevin Dimino, citing his alleged threats to public order and social harmony. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

New rules for social media advertisements Online social media platforms that accept advertising fees in Thailand will be required to verify the identities of advertisers before publishing their ads from Nov 1, as the government steps up efforts to filter out fraudulent ads. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more