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9 ways to take care of your mental health in 2026
5 min |
January 06, 2026
Bangkok Post
Speeding declared main New Year accident culprit
Speeding has been the leading cause of road accidents during the New Year holiday, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Bangkok Post
Gonzalo treble helps Real thrash Betis
Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday to stay on La Liga leaders Barcelona's tail.
2 min |
January 06, 2026
Bangkok Post
BMA scrambles to stem tidal seawater flooding in capital
City Hall has moved swiftly to contain seawater flooding in the capital’s Bang Khun Thian district after tidal surges inundated coastal roads and nearby communities for three consecutive days, amid warnings that coastal erosion could be more severe as a result of climate change.
1 min |
January 06, 2026
Bangkok Post
US dollar makes soft start to 2026
The US dollar made a slightly positive start to 2026 on Friday after struggling against most currencies last year, while the yen inched back towards a 10-month low as traders awaited US economic data to predict interest rate moves this year.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Soaring prices spark Australia gold rush
Record gold prices and social media lure a new generation of fortune hunters, as demand for mining permits surges in Victoria, writes Melanie Burton from Melbourne
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
New administration may lift automotive momentum
The arrival of a new government in 2026 could provide much-needed momentum for Thailand’s automotive sector, which continues to grapple with sluggish consumer spending and fallout from the Thai-Cambodian border dispute, according to Noriaki Yamashita, president of Toyota Motor Thailand.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
US lifts curbs on Caribbean airspace: govt
The United States lifted airspace restrictions over the Caribbean late on Saturday after temporarily barring commercial flights during a US military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Ministry launches new push to tap into 'medical economy'
The so-called \"medical economy\" championed by the government is being positioned as a new growth engine for Thailand.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Govt rejects land incursion claims
Thailand has accused Cambodia of violating international and humanitarian law while noting it still faces unfounded allegations from the other side.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Khamenei vows crackdown amid unrest
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that the grievances behind deadly protests were justified, but accused foreign enemies of inciting the unrest and vowed a crackdown on rioters.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Senegal and Mali march on to quarters
Pape Gueye scored twice as much-fancied Senegal came from behind to beat Sudan 3-1 on Saturday and seal a place in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations, while 10-man Mali edged Tunisia in a dramatic penalty shootout.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Retro vibes come to Central Embassy
Everyone is invited to travel to an 80s-era space universe full of friendship and imagination during \"MrKreme: The Fluffy Galaxy', which will take place at Open House, 6th floor of Central Embassy, Phloenchit Road, from Friday to March 1.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Abhisit, Dems top picks in Songkhla
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is the most popular choice for prime minister among voters in Songkhla, with the Democrats also leading the polls for both the constituency and party-list contest, says a National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) poll.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Asia's factories end 2025 on firmer footing as orders pick up
Asia's factory powerhouses closed 2025 on a firmer footing, with activity swinging back to growth in several key economies as export orders picked up, helped by new product launches and blistering demand for artificial intelligence.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Oil prices steady but glut a worry
Oil prices steadied on the first trading day of 2026 as expectations for a supply surplus offset geopolitical risks in several Opec+ nations.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Potus’ strongarm tactics inspire China netizens
Social media debate erupts over parallels on how Beijing should handle tensions with Taiwan, writes AFP
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Rising to the AI challenge
Many Thais have adopted it, but few have devised innovative solutions to meet local needs, writes Mongkol Bangprapa
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
North fires its first missiles of 2026
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast yesterday, South Korea's military said, marking its first launch of the year just hours before South Korean President Lee Jae-myung was due to depart for China for a summit.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Pakistani students plead for Afghan border to re-open
Three months after clashes shut the border, hundreds remain stranded, with no clear route home, writes AFP
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Quick Ekstrom takes Dakar prologue in Ford one-two
Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom made a quick start to the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Saturday by leading a Ford one-two, the manufacturer's first, in the 22km prologue to the main event.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Gold momentum continues amid safe-haven demand
Gold kick-started the New Year on a strong note last Friday, resuming its rally after ending 2025 with gains of 64%, the largest since 1979, though prices were down from the week before.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Swiatek rejects 'Battle of Sexes'
World No.2 Iga Swiatek said women’s tennis was strong enough to thrive without controversial gender-based singles matches like the recent “Battle of the Sexes” between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Maduro in jail, Trump vows to 'run' Caracas
Venezuela now 'under US control'
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Poll is a test of courage
Thailand has now entered election campaign mode, with barely a month before the next general election takes place on Feb 8.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Superstar Curry lifts Warriors in return
Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 31 points in a dazzling third quarter to propel the Warriors to a 123-114 NBA victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Junta set to release over 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty
Myanmar's junta said yesterday it would release more than 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's Independence Day.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Digital growth to support static prospects in 2026
Thailand’s challenging economic outlook in 2026 is partly offset by continued growth in the digital economy and a much-needed digital transformation of large and mid-sized companies, according to Sigve Brekke, group chief executive of True Corporation.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
How world order looks after 2025
For mathematicians, 2025 may stand out as a \"perfect square\": 45 multiplied by 45, a rare symmetry.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Bangkok Post
Climate change reshaping economic outlook
Climate change is no longer limited to shifting weather patterns, but is a growing force reshaping Thailand’s economic outlook in 2026, according to Treethep Palakavong Na Ayudhya, chief executive of Global Carbon Corporation, a local greenhouse gas management consultancy.
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