Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday
KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on how to end the Russian invasion, Kyiv said Friday.

Audit office acknowledges fatal flaws in building
The State Audit Office (SAO) issued an acknowledgement on Friday of the construction and design flaws that led to the collapse of its 30-storey building and the deaths of 95 people after an earthquake on March 28,

Hopes rise for ceasefire
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed that Thailand will agree to a 72-hour ceasefire but will not accept Cambodia’s proposal to resume border negotiations at the positions held before the latest round of clashes, insisting that Thailand “cannot retreat” from areas it has secured.

Cooler weather forecast for Bangkok
Bangkok is expected to see a slight dip in temperatures, with forecasters saying the capital will be a few degrees cooler over the coming days as a weak high-pressure system spreads over the upper regions of Thailand.

Nigeria signals more strikes likely in 'joint' US operations
LAGOS - Nigeria on Friday signalled more strikes against jihadist groups were expected after a Christmas Day bombardment by US forces against militants in the north of the country.

Thailand tightens reporting of non-resident cash inflows
Thailand is taking a closer look at capital inflows by non-residents as part of the central bank’s effort to manage baht movements.

Thai rice exports may fall as much as 12.5% in 2026 as baht bites
Thailand’s rice exports are projected to fall to 7 million tonnes next year from about 8 million in 2025, with the strong baht making it harder to compete with plentiful ‌supplies of India, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.

US and Russia urge end to Thai-Cambodian violence
The United States and Russia have called on Cambodia and Thailand to end violence as the two countries continue talks to end weeks of deadly clashes.

Bangkok's City Hall ready for constituency candidate registration, starting Saturday
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has confirmed its readiness for the registration of candidates for the Feb 8 general election, starting on Saturday at the Thai-Japanese sports stadium in Din Daeng district. 

2026 Horoscope Overview
As per New Year tradition, Guru by Bangkok Post presents the 2026 horoscope. Let's see what next year has in store!