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

Transformation is not a project. It’s a leadership discipline Some years ago, I sat in a boardroom where the chief executive had just spent 40 minutes describing an ambitious three-year transformation programme: a new go-to-market model, a new technology stack, a rebranded set of values freshly painted on the wall. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Scammers caught with victim lists and swindle scripts Police have arrested 13 scam suspects and seized victim contact lists and swindle scripts at a house in Bang Phli district in Samut Prakan, and also caught a fugitive Korean fraudster hiding in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Malaysia, Thailand in close competition as favourite stops for tourists Foreign arrivals to Malaysia have slightly edged ahead of 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

109 illegal rosewood logs seized in Chiang Rai A total of 109 large logs of illegally harvested rosewood were seized after authorities tracked and stopped two trucks in the northern border province of Chiang Rai on Sunday night. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Nepal tunnel rescues face 'unprecedented' challenge KATHMANDU (NEPAL) – Nepal's flood disaster posed an unprecedented challenge, Australian rescue expert Arnold Dix said Monday, with multiple search operations underway in Himalayan hydropower tunnels. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Battling the blues – Young at risk from city's fast pace, heavy traffic In Bangkok's relentless traffic and fast-paced lifestyle, young people are facing mounting pressures that can lead to depression, self-harm and suicidal behaviour. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more