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5 podcasts for bookworms
Reading rates are declining - a recent study showed that the number of Americans who read for pleasure had almost halved in the last two decades, while average reading scores for students are plummeting, thanks in large part to the number of digital distractions competing for our limited attention.
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January 03, 2026
Bangkok Post
Robbo, the man who made Forest dream
Tributes have been pouring in for the late Nottingham Forest star John Robertson who passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 72.
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January 03, 2026
Bangkok Post
Swiss in shock after bar blaze kills 40
Investigators yesterday set about the painful task of identifying the burned bodies of a blaze that engulfed a crowded bar and killed about 40 people at a New Year's Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana.
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January 03, 2026
Bangkok Post
Maduro elusive on attack, open to talks
President Nicolas Maduro Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure.
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January 03, 2026
Bangkok Post
Curtain call nears for Khawaja
Triumphant Australia will bid farewell to Usman Khawaja as England look to recover another few scraps of pride when the Ashes series comes to a conclusion with the fifth Test in Sydney from tomorrow.
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January 03, 2026
Bangkok Post
Kazakhs are keen to see more trade
Kazakhstan is open for business and keen to deepen investment ties with Thailand, building on the longstanding political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two countries, says Kazakh Ambassador to Thailand Margulan Baimukhan.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
Bangkok Post
Cummins, Hazlewood in WC squad
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were yesterday named in a spinheavy provisional Australian squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup after their Ashes campaign was ruined by injury.
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January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Drugmakers raise prices in US on 350 medicines
Drugmakers plan to raise US prices on at least 350 branded medications including vaccines against Covid, RSV and shingles and blockbuster cancer treatment Ibrance, even as the Trump administration pressures them for cuts, according to data provided exclusively by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Pheu Thai brushes off poor figures
Poll results 'not a major concern'
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January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Govt to boost defence spend
The conflict along the Thai-Cambodian border is expected to persist this year even though the two countries agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire that ended at noon on Dec 30.
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January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Weak economy could hamper prospects for crypto
While the crypto trading industry expects a bright outlook in 2026, thanks to improved regulatory clarity and growing institutional investors, Binance TH expressed concerns over the stagnant economy that could affect nationwide adoption.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
IB rebuffs viral complaints
The Immigration Bureau (IB) has dismissed viral complaints about crippling queues at Suvarnabhumi airport, saying officers clear passengers within 30 minutes, even during peak holiday traffic.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
BITES TO CHILL FOR
The secret to the easiest holiday party spread
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January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Five teams in close race for Serie A title
The New Year kicks off with four points separating the top five in the Serie A standings with Inter Milan, AC Milan, Napoli, AS Roma and Juventus all with a realistic shot at the title.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
5,000 candidates register for parliamentary seats
The Election Commission (EC) has concluded registration for constituency and party-list candidates in the Feb 8 general election, with more than 5,000 MP candidates and 94 prime ministerial nominees from parties.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
President vows to defend sovereignty
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed yesterday to defend the democratic island's sovereignty in a New Year's speech, after China carried out military drills.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
NACC member rejects bribery allegation
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member Ekkawit Watchawalku insists he is not involved in the bribery case involving former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, says a source familiar with the matter.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
A GALACTIC LEAP
Czapek & Cie marks 180 years with the gravity- defying Time Jumper
3 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Record number of boat migrants reach UK in 2025
The second-highest annual number of migrants arrived on UK shores in small boats since records began in 2018, the government was to confirm yesterday.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
THE MODERN CAVEMAN
Chef Vaughan Mabee talks about Amisfield, where fine dining takes a wild turn
6 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Modi seeks Bangladesh reset
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signalled he is seeking a \"new beginning\" with neighbouring Bangladesh in a personal message to Tarique Rahman, acting head of the country's largest political party.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Firework explosion injures 7
Police are investigating two firework-related incidents during New Year celebrations that left several people injured and led to a crackdown on illegal production sites.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Major moments to watch
As the nation steps into the New Year, the 'Bangkok Post' highlights several events that will define the months ahead
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Joshua out of Lagos hospital
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said on Wednesday, after surviving a car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Bail rejected for ex-MP candidate in laundering case
The Criminal Court rejected bail for Boonyarit Raorungrot, a former MP candidate of the People's Party (PP), citing money laundering allegations tied to drug networks and a risk he might flee.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Most co-pay scheme users under-spent
The government's Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme has officially ended, with more than 9.21 million participants fully using their allotted benefits, while over 10.5 million users did not redeem their full quotas.
1 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Whole world welcomes 2026 amid turmoil
NY begins amid war, truces, global strain
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
China slaps 55% duty on beef imports above quotas
China will impose an added 55% tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key suppliers including Brazil, Australia and the US in a move to protect its domestic cattle industry.
3 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Ivory Coast finish ahead of Cameroon
Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Bangkok Post
Data 'offers clues to good ageing' vibe
Only four tambons in Thailand have more than eight residents aged over 85 per 100 people, says the latest analysis of demographics by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
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