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Crimes that rocked the nation in 2022

As the New Year approaches, the 'Bangkok Post' takes the opportunity to select five crime stories that both captivated and shocked the nation during the past 12 months.

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Tuhao's wife faces money-laundering charges

Police have arrested the police colonel wife of alleged Chinese triad leader Chaiyanat “Tuhao” Kornchayanant, who is accused of involvement in the drug trade, and six other people in Bangkok.

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Six more bodies recovered after sinking of Thai warship

Bangkok (AFP) - Six more bodies have been recovered from the sea after a Thai warship went down in the Gulf of Thailand six days ago, the country's navy said Saturday.

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Gold thief caught hiding in policeman's home

A labourer from Myanmar was caught hiding in a police officer’s home after making off with 150,000 baht worth of gold jewellery from a shop in Bang Bon district of Bangkok on Saturday, police said.

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Bangkok tops Airbnb global search table

Bangkok was the top trending destination for Airbnb guests worldwide in the first nine months of 2022, according to the accommodation sharing platform.

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Southern train services from Bangkok-Hat Yai resume Saturday

SONGKHLA: Train services from Bangkok to Hat Yai resumed on Saturday after the southern tourist town was disrupted by flooding last Sunday (Dec 18).

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Bangkok talks alarm Myanmar shadow government

 Myanmar’s shadow government on Friday urged Asean not to waver from its policy of excluding the country’s military leaders from its gatherings after Thailand hosted three junta ministers in informal talks on Thursday.

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The Bangkok-to-Singapore train voyage that will make you fall in love with overland travel

While the luxe Orient Express is the sole direct train between Bangkok and Singapore, it’s certainly not the only option for crossing southeast Asia. Lucie Grace takes the DIY approach on public trains

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Guru Weekly's Buzz for Dec 23-29

Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

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Thai PM declares candidacy in next year's general election

Bangkok (AFP) - Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha is to seek another term in a general election due to be held in the kingdom before May next year, he told local media on Friday.

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Taxi hit by train at crossing, cabbie killed

A taxi driver was killed when he drove around a railway crossing barrier and into the path of a passenger train in Thung Song Hong area of Bangkok on Friday morning.

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‘Betagro’ pushes forward investment in ASEAN, set to scale up international-standard production

BANGKOK: Betagro, a world-class branded food company, reveals the plan to extend the manufacturing base in ASEAN in light of persisting global economic risks in the year to come.

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TAT estimates 3.14m domestic trips

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts domestic tourism to tally 3.14 million trips during the New Year holiday, generating 11.2 billion baht, with the northern region posting the highest occupancy rate at 78%.

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Dealing with dumped cars

With regard to a substantial increase in abandoned cars on Bangkok roads, it's time that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) again gets tough with irresponsible owners and ensures that those dilapidated vehicles are properly disposed of.

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New Year’s Eve package at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve with an exclusive stay in the heart of the Thai capital!

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Make your New Year’s Eve sparkle with “The half million baht New Year party package”

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, the landmark hotel in the heart of Thailand’s capital city, is gearing up for its most spectacular end-of-year celebration to-date: “The Half Million Baht New Year Party Package”!

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Celebrate Christmas Eve @ No.43 Italian Bistro

No. 43 Italian Bistro, Cape House Hotel, Bangkok, Soi Langsuan invites you to celebrate Christmas Eve on December 24, 2022 from 6:00 pm to midnight in a warm atmosphere with a special 7-course set dinner to set the mood for a very happy Christmas.

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Christmas tree re-imagined at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok presents an extraordinary Christmas tree created by celebrated Thai artist Saruta “Pin” Kiatparkpoom of PiN Metal Art.

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Catch the New Year countdown party at Centara Grand at CentralWorld!

Ring in the new year on a high note at any of six unique rooftop venues rising as high as 59 floors, each enjoying panoramic views of the sparkling Bangkok skyline and specta- cular fireworks across the city come the countdown.

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Strut into the festive season with a month-long Christmas celebration at Lost & Found Bangkok

Every Saturday night in December 2022, Bangkok’s favourite after-dark venue, Lost & Found, will keep the strobe lights on and the festive cheer up with Christmas-themed shows, drag acts and live DJs as part of the weekly Christmas night. Guests joining the crew of regulars for Bad Santa! night can…

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Old places, new menus

Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out!

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Aloft features German delicacy

Aloft Bangkok is bringing Re:fuel On Wheels, a currywurst food truck to Sukhumvit 11, selling the famous German street food in a variety of flavours ranging from original to Thai twist.

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GOT7's Jinyoung kicks off Asia tour in BKK

Thai Ahgase will be on cloud nine as Park Jin-young, a member of K-pop sensation GOT7, has chosen to kick off his solo Asian tour in Bangkok in February.

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Apec summit expected to generate B600bn

An industry council estimates the Apec Summit 2022 held in Bangkok last month will generate 500-600 billion baht in benefits for Thailand's economy over the next 3-5 years.

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Welcome back

As the world has recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic's three-year assault, the Tiger will hand the baton off to the Rabbit. The 2022 countdown celebration was ultimately toned down when Omicron infections quickly spread and the number of new Covid-19 cases in Thailand exceeded 20,000 in February.

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