Chadchart declares victory in Bangkok governor race, heading for landslide second term
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Chadchart Sittipunt declared victory in the Bangkok governor election after unofficial results showed him far ahead, giving the independent incumbent a second term to pursue his city agenda.
Chadchart leads in Bangkok governor forecasts by NIDA and KPI
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
NIDA Poll and KPI Poll point to a clear lead for Chadchart Sittipunt in the race to become the next Bangkok governor after voting closed in Thailand’s capital.
A nostalgic steam train journey from Bangkok to historic Ayutthaya
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
SRT is inviting travellers on a nostalgic Bangkok-Ayutthaya steam train trip on July 28, blending a royal occasion, rail heritage and World Heritage charm.
OCPB and TISI inspect squishy toys over chemical contamination risk
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Officials are monitoring toys without labels or clear sources and advise parents to buy products with Thai labels, manufacturer or importer details and a TIS mark.
Beverage market emerges as rare growth pocket in Thailand’s slowing consumer economy
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Thailand’s beverage service market is forecast to keep growing as cafes, tea shops and health-focused drinks expand, but weaker purchasing power and intense competition are squeezing small operators.
ASEAN rises as a new beauty economy hub for global cosmetics
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
ASEAN is emerging as a beauty economy powerhouse, with Thailand’s combined domestic and export cosmetics market projected to reach 200 billion baht in 2026.