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Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0700
Japan approves plan for overtourism measures in 100 areas by 2030
The Japanese government on Friday approved its next basic tourism plan including steps to bring the number of areas with measures against overtourism to 100 by 2030, the first time it has set a target on the issue.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0700
Your horoscope for Mar 27 - April 2
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.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0700
DSI drops long‑running Dhammajayo case after statute of limitations expires
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has formally dropped criminal proceedings against Phra Dhammajayo, the former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, after the statute of limitations in the high‑profile money‑laundering case expired earlier t...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0700
Nepali rapper to be sworn in as new prime minister
KATHMANDU - Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be sworn in as the new prime minister on Friday, after issuing his victory message in a rap song, urging unity.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:44:00 +0700
Thai factory output unexpectedly dips in February, could rise in March 
Thailand's manufacturing production ​index dropped 0.04% in February from a year ​earlier, the Industry Ministry ‌said on Friday, weaker than analysts' forecasts.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0700
3 Thais arrested for smuggling cheaper petrol from Malaysia
Three Thai nationals were detained at the Malaysian border on Friday morning as they were attempting to smuggle petrol into Narathiwat province.  

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:08:00 +0700
Pheu Thai deputy leader Sudawan fails ministerial qualification checks
Pheu Thai Party deputy leader Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol, tipped to take one of the party’s eight Cabinet seats in the Bhumjaithai-led coalition government, has failed to meet required qualifications.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0700
Vietnam suspends some fuel taxes to stabilise domestic market
HANOI - Vietnam's Finance Ministry said on ​Friday it ‌has suspended environmental protection and special consumption taxes on fuels to stabilise the domestic market.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:44:00 +0700
Humans, robots to run together again at Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon, organisers confirm
Organisers of the Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon, which also features humanoid robots, have confirmed that the second edition of the event will be held next month, with human runners able to share the course with their mechanised counterparts once ag...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0700
Japan pilot suspected of abusing power to grope cabin attendant
A Japanese airline pilot has been indicted for allegedly groping a cabin attendant in a suspected abuse of power between work colleagues, people familiar with the case said on Wednesday.

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