Security net changes spur fears Three key economic agencies have urged the Labour Ministry to review plans to extend Section 33 of the Social Security Act to additional categories of workers, citing concerns over the financial impact on workers, employers and the state. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods KATHMANDU (NEPAL) – Nearly 3,000 people were still missing on Sunday with 682 confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Pressure rises on EC over probe The Election Commission (EC) is facing a credibility test as it schedules a vote on the Senate collusion case for Sept 14. Opposition figures warn that this decision could reshape the political system. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

'Phuket Eyes' to keep cars in check Phuket Provincial Police have reported progress in the rollout of an AI-powered surveillance network designed to improve public safety and tackle traffic problems across the island. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Confidence in Thai watchdogs declines Public confidence in Thailand's independent organisations has fallen, with concerns over political interference and weak accountability prompting calls for reforms to restore public credibility. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Klongthom Center fire under control, building partly collapsed The well-known Klongthom Center of tools, electronic devices, car audio systems and accessories, toys, models and home appliances started to collapse after hours of burning on Friday night. Fire was put under control afterwards. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Fewer jobs projected as investment shifts focus The Bank of Thailand expects unemployment to rise in the near future as the Thai labour market shifts towards greater capital intensity and away from labour-intensive activities. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Tourism Ministry to deport misbehaving foreign tourists as new regulation takes effect Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has backed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s latest directive, pledging to enforce newly-enacted legal measures aimed at cracking down on and deporting foreign tourists who engage in inappropriate behaviour, cause public disturbances, show disrespect for Thai culture or… read more

Your weekly horoscope for Aug 28 – Sept 3 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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Reinvent Thailand, Resilient Asean planned to unlock growth Thailand's public and private sectors have joined forces to launch a bold roadmap that repositions the country as a prime destination for foreign investment and business growth. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Govt to host air mobility symposium Thailand will host the International Civil Aviation Organisation's (ICAO) Advanced Air Mobility Symposium in December, creating opportunities for investment, technology development and stronger global aviation cooperation. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Anutin unfazed by 'trespassing' threat Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed reports that Cambodia may seek legal action against him over his recent visit to Chong An Ma, a disputed border area in Ubon Ratchathani. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more