Brought to you by
World
Asia
-
Protesters in Indonesia slam new US$3,000 monthly housing perk for MPs, who defend it as ‘carefully calculated’
Read more: Protesters in Indonesia slam new US$3,000 monthly housing perk for MPs, who defend it as ‘carefully calculated’The controversy comes just days after President Prabowo Subianto pledged further austerity measures to finance his government’s ambitious programmes.
Thailand
-
Iran claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz
Read more: Iran claims ‘total control’ of Strait of HormuzTEHRAN – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday they had total control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global energy transit, as Israel launched a new wave of strikes on the Iranian capital.
-
Court bans Sen Keskamol for false ‘professor’ claim
Read more: Court bans Sen Keskamol for false ‘professor’ claimThe Supreme Court has revoked the election rights of Senator Keskamol Pleansamai for 10 years after finding that she misled voters about her qualifications by using the title “professor” while running in the 2024 Senate election.
-
Candidate registration for Feb 8 election begins nationwide
Read more: Candidate registration for Feb 8 election begins nationwideCandidate registration for the Feb 8 general election kicked off across Thailand on Saturday, with political party leaders and large groups of supporters turning out to cheer on prospective constituency representatives.
-
Thai year of environmental upheaval
Read more: Thai year of environmental upheavalIn 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of challenges that had laid bare its vulnerability to environmental degradation, natural disasters, and complex regional dynamics.
-
New Year’s eve to see some major roads close
Read more: New Year’s eve to see some major roads closeParts of several major roads in central Bangkok will be temporarily closed on Dec 31 and Jan 1 to facilitate the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026, as authorities roll out traffic and safety measures for New Year celebrations.
-
Protesters in Indonesia slam new US$3,000 monthly housing perk for MPs, who defend it as ‘carefully calculated’
Read more: Protesters in Indonesia slam new US$3,000 monthly housing perk for MPs, who defend it as ‘carefully calculated’The controversy comes just days after President Prabowo Subianto pledged further austerity measures to finance his government’s ambitious programmes.
-
Thailand tightens reporting of non-resident cash inflows
Read more: Thailand tightens reporting of non-resident cash inflowsThailand is taking a closer look at capital inflows by non-residents as part of the central bank’s effort to manage baht movements.
-
2026 Horoscope Overview
Read more: 2026 Horoscope OverviewAs per New Year tradition, Guru by Bangkok Post presents the 2026 horoscope. Let’s see what next year has in store!
-
TAT expects drop in New Year revenue
Read more: TAT expects drop in New Year revenueTourism receipts during the New Year holiday are expected to plunge by 2-9% year-on-year due to the border conflict and flooding in the South, while outbound travel remains strong, supported by the strength of the local currency.