https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/webmaster@bangkokpost.comwebmaster@bangkokpost.comWed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:57:06https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/common/img/rss/rss_default.gif 2727https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/general/3271886/bangkok-airports-target-120m-by-2029The Transport Ministry expects Bangkok's two main airports to handle around 120 million passengers annually by 2029 as it accelerates efforts to make the country a regional aviation hub.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:09:00 +0700https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/general/3272056/thais-spend-69-years-living-with-illness-or-disabilityThais are expected to spend an average of 6.9 years living with illness or disability in later life, highlighting growing pressure on healthcare services and long-term care systems, according to the Thai Health Report 2026.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0700https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/general/3271866/rail-track-victims-kin-eye-legal-redressThe parents of a pregnant woman killed after falling onto the tracks at an Airport Rail Link station in 2017 have sought legal assistance as they continue a nine-year battle for compensation from the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:55:00 +0700https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/general/3271826/el-niño-set-to-continue-all-yearThailand faces a 96–98% probability of entering an El Niño phase between June and July, with conditions potentially persisting into early 2027, warned Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0700https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/politics/3271841/senate-poll-probe-not-delayed-ec-boss-insistsElection Commission (EC) chairman Narong Klunwarin on Tuesday defended the handling of an investigation into alleged collusion in the 2024 Senate election, insisting the probe was not being delayed.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:47:00 +0700https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/general/3272061/youth-crimes-linked-to-drugsDrug abuse among children and young people has reached a worrying level, with more than half of all new juvenile criminal cases linked to narcotics, prompting calls for stronger prevention measures and community-based solutions.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:44:00 +0700https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/general/3272081/siriraj-nci-unveil-device-to-enhance-surgical-outcomesThe National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital have introduced an advanced vascular connection device to improve surgical outcomes for cancer patients.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:40:00 +0700https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/general/3272111/doh-seeks-feedback-on-motorwayThe Department of Highways (DoH) held an initial public consultation in Suphan Buri on the MR10 motorway project's Highway 32-Suphan Buri section, presenting project details and seeking feedback from stakeholders.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:39:00 +0700https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/general/3272071/dtam-pushes-5point-plan-to-boost-kratom-industryThe Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is advancing a five-pronged strategy to develop kratom into a globally recognised economic herb, supported by research, innovation and international standards.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0700https://bangkokpostthailand-proxy.thiti180536842.workers.dev/thailand/general/3272116/oecd-bid-hinges-on-ruleoflaw-fixThailand's bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is a crucial opportunity to address deep-rooted structural weaknesses, particularly rule-of-law shortcomings that undermine investor confidence and competitiveness, a forum was told.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:34:00 +0700