Large crowds of mourners line both sides of the procession route in Bangkok to pay tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati as her body was brought from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital to the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Saturday.  The royal funeral procession began at 3.30pm, with arrangements in accordance with royal ceremonial traditions and...

A surprising but welcome decision was made by the Court of Appeal this past week, which overturned part of a lower court ruling and ordered the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to pay over 200,000 baht in compensation to human rights activists smeared online by a so-called information operation (IO).

Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul has pledged regulatory and economic reforms to secure Thailand's position as a long-term investment destination.

Thai authorities are investigating reports that more than 36 million records containing Thai citizens' personal data are being offered for sale online.

The main opposition People’s Party (PP) is under intense scrutiny after its criticism of privy councillors attending a recent high-level water management meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared to backfire, opening a broader debate about the party’s political strategy and direction ahead of the Bangkok gubernatorial election on June 28.

All activities, including sports and entertainment, can continue following the announcement of the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.

People from all walks of life are converging at Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital to pay their respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha after the announcement of her passing on Friday.

NEW YORK - Taylor Swift on Thursday became the youngest woman ever inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, another milestone in the 36-year-old US pop star's record-breaking career.

MEXICO CITY - Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away ​South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards ‌as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at the rocking Azteca Stadium.

Renewed hostility between the US and Iran, which has caused oil prices to remain elevated longer than expected, has triggered a fresh downturn in gold prices, potentially dipping to US$3,500-3,600 an ounce or 60,000 baht per baht-weight domestically, says Kritcharat Hirunyasiri, chairman of MTS Gold.

The Court of Appeal has ordered the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to pay 210,000 baht in compensation to two human rights defenders and remove online content that damaged their reputations, overturning part of a lower court ruling.

Doctors say food poisoning is suspected after 147 children experienced abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea at a public school in Yasothon on Wednesday.

The Criminal Court has sentenced celebrity lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd, widely known as “Lawyer Tum”, to six years in prison without suspension after finding him guilty in a fraud case involving a wealthy woman.

Cybercriminals are using the Fifa World Cup to launch scams and steal credentials, warns FortiGuard Labs, the research arm of cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) and Cofact Thailand have submitted a letter to the chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) urging the regulator to finalise the long-delayed roadmap for broadcasting and TV from 2026-2030, alongside clear regulations for over-the-top (OTT) services.

The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remains fragile, but is still under control, says National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad.

Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) investigators arrested the alleged head of a Nigerian drug network in a dramatic late-night operation during which the suspect attempted to ram his way through a police blockade Tuesday night.

Thailand should develop clear business goals and a method for measuring outcomes that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into the economy rather than buying AI platform licences and giving them away for free, say economists.

The main opposition People's Party has petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate allegations that a senior Interior Ministry official used a Line chat group to instruct subordinates to support candidates from the Bhumjaithai Party during the Feb 8 election campaign.

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has had his electronic monitoring anklet removed and is officially a free man, less than a week after receiving a royal pardon, the Department of Corrections said on Tuesday.

A Myanmar national suspected of killing and dismembering his wife, whose body was found stuffed inside a plastic box at an apartment in Bangkok, has been arrested in Yangon.

Apple has announced its latest operating system updates — iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 (Golden Gate) — introducing a major overhaul focused on performance enhancements, a refined user interface and robust parental control features designed to bolster youth safety.

A dark cloud has descended on Thailand following the loss of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 47.

Krungthai Bank (KTB) and Kasikornbank (KBank) are scrutinising their buy now, pay later (BNPL) services and adjusting their business strategies to align with stricter regulatory oversight.

The innovative studio A24 has not disappointed again. Kane Parsons’ Backrooms (2026) might be one of the most unique horror films we have seen lately. Based on a 2019 creepypasta (horror Internet myth), it frightens viewers not with jump scares but with a continuous eerie liminal atmosphere, where something deeply unsettling might wait around every corner.

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.

Thailand's major oil refineries continue to operate smoothly and supply the nation with refined oil despite escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to the Federation of Thai Industries' Petroleum Refining Industry Club.

The Bank of Thailand says it is confident about the baht's stability despite recent depreciation against the US dollar amid heightened external uncertainties.

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry says it plans to negotiate with the TH-AI Passport project provider to adjust contract details regarding the pay-per-use concept, in an effort to tamp down public criticism and ensure optimal benefits.

The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants to unlock the conditions for the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" co-payment scheme by expanding eligibility to business of all sizes, supporting business continuity and employment.

A Thai woman arrested over the death of a US diplomat in Myanmar last month was due to appear in court on Thursday, a police source told AFP.

Two Chinese Uyghur men were sentenced to death on Thursday for carrying out the 2015 attack on the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, killing 20 people, a long-awaited ruling in Thailand’s deadliest bombing case.

KARUR, Tamil Nadu - With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future.

Amid rising global uncertainty, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has urged the government to step up efforts to attract foreign investors and encourage multinational companies to relocate their operations to Thailand.

A civil society group on Wednesday petitioned a parliamentary committee to investigate an alleged data breach involving a state agency responsible for healthcare entitlements, claiming sensitive personal information of 67.1 million people may have been exposed.

The government is pressing ahead with gathering public input on the controversial TH-AI Passport project amid criticism that the move is an attempt to "whitewash" the scheme.

An official raid operation has seized 50 million tonnes of chemical precursors, estimated to be enough to make 1.1 billion speed pills, from a warehouse in Samut Prakan's Phra Pradaeng district.

An alleged "Agong system" or "Agong regime" within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently emerged as a major political controversy ahead of Bangkok's next gubernatorial election.

The main opposition People's Party has petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate allegations that a senior Interior Ministry official used a Line chat group to instruct subordinates to support candidates from the Bhumjaithai Party during the Feb 8 election campaign.

PATHUM THANI – A meat processing factory that sells about 30 tonnes of branded products  nationwide each month was shut down after failing to meet sanitary standards on Tuesday.

LONDON - The Omega ​Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala ‌by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, turning it into a symbol of luxury and glamour.

Replacing visa-free entry with a visa-on-arrival scheme for Indian tourists will not affect this market as affordable prices remain the decisive factor for them, while the policy change can help curb visa abuse, according to an Indian travel agent.

Boonthida Somchai, deputy minister of the Digital Economy and Society Ministry, has instructed the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee to work closely with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to investigate claims that more than 36 million records containing Thai citizens' personal data are being offered for sale online.

Thailand entered a period of national mourning on Thursday following the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at the age of 47.

All activities, including sports and entertainment, can continue following the announcement of the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.

People from all walks of life are converging at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok's Pathum Wan district to pay their respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati after the announcement of her passing on Friday.

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati passed away on Thursday night at the age of 47, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Friday morning.

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing a complaint filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the allegedly unlawful appointment of 17 senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials after a review panel ruled the appointments invalid.

The opposition will join the House legal affairs committee next week to summon Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to explain the controversial 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, warning that it will seek an anti-graft investigation if the scheme proceeds.

PARIS (FRANCE) - Planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, top scientists have said, warning that funding decisions affecting Earth observation systems in the United States and other countries threaten efforts to track global warming.

A Thai woman who police said was arrested over the death of a US diplomat in Myanmar was remanded in custody by a court on Thursday, a legal official told AFP.

Two Chinese Uyghur men were sentenced to death on Thursday for carrying out the 2015 attack on the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, killing 20 people, a long-awaited ruling in Thailand’s deadliest bombing case.

Jasmine International Plc (JAS) has officially secured the broadcasting rights for the Fifa World Cup 2026 in Thailand,...

The proportion of consumers with no plans to buy a home within five years has risen sharply to 56%, from 47% a year earlier, marking the highest level in four years as concerns about the economy weigh on purchasing decisions.

The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has vowed legal action against anyone spreading false information about the Khao Kradong land dispute, accusing critics of politically motivated attacks on the party and its leaders.

UDON THANI – A suspicious white powder has been taken for analysis after the additive was found used at a noodle shop where fourteen customers have fallen ill.

An official raid operation has seized 50 million tonnes of chemical precursors, estimated to be enough to make 1.1 billion speed pills, from a warehouse in Samut Prakan's Phra Pradaeng district.

The People's Party (PP) has issued an assessment of the House speaker's performance during his first 90 days in office, raising concerns about delays in legislative work and a growing backlog.

Thailand and Vietnam have set a target of lifting bilateral trade to US$25 billion this year, with the two countries' leaders pledging to accelerate economic cooperation under their comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Hanoi on Tuesday.

Thailand's new lead negotiator in the southern peace process has pledged cooperation with all sides in what he termed a long process in a new push to end the conflict in the violence-plagued region.