The sister-in-law of Rodtang Jitmuangnon stopped Regan Gowing with a second-round knockout at ONE Friday Fights 137 on December 19 at Lumpinee Stadium, collecting a 350,000-baht bonus for her efforts. “I’m so happy now,” Duangdawnoi told the Bangkok Post backstage. “I wanted to surprise her and show her that I don’t only have elbows – that I’m good with my hands too.”“For me, I’m getting better every fight,” she added. Duangdawnoi, who lost to RWS minimumweight champ Mongkutpetch at Rajadamnern Stadium in June, declined to engage with the wider debate. “For me, I’m happy to fight her if I have the opportunity,” Duangdawnoi said.

Border hospitals slowly reopening as truce holdsListen to this articleAn army medic checks the health of an evacuee at a shelter in Surin. (Photo: Royal Thai Army)With the truce with Cambodia in its second day, hospitals near the contested border were beginning to reopen on Monday. Kantharalak Hospital in Si Sa Ket had fully reopened, and Kap Choeng and Phanomdongrak hospitals in Surin were partly operational on Monday. Six other border hospitals remained closed - Phusing Hospital in Si Sa Ket, Ban Kruat Hospital in Buri Ram and Ta Phraya, Khok Sung, Khlong Hat and Aranyapreathet hospitals in Sa Kaeo. The fighting between Thai and Cambodian forces along the border had forced many hospitals and health facilities to close since early December.

The hotel also offers restaurants, a bar and wellness facilities including a spa, swimming pool and gym. South Palms Panglao, the PhilippinesSouth Palms Resort & Spa Panglao has unveiled Lola’s Sanctuary, marking the arrival of Bohol's first international luxury resort spa. The concept, set to feature at Regent Jeddah Corniche and Regent Kuala Lumpur, weaves vibrating crystal energy, soothing aromas and restoring light frequency to heal and uplift wellbeing. The resort features 42 spacious rooms, suites, and villas, each designed with warm wooden accents, private gardens or expansive balconies. Guests will savour four distinctive dining experiences, including Bar Marti and a private marina.

Listen to this articleA woman in Taipei works in a noodle store near a television screen on Monday showing a news report on China's "Justice Mission 2025" military drills around Taiwan. That particular drill is designed to move troops swiftly in case China suddenly turns one of its drills around the island into an attack. The first poster appeared to show the armada of civilian ships China is mobilising to ​help in an attack on Taiwan. Beijing regularly calls Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te a "parasite" and began using the cartoon green bug caricature to represent separatist forces during April's war games. "I think their (China's) goal is, as they ​said, 'keep the island, not the people,'" said Stephanie Huang, a 56-year-old interior designer.

Unsafe levels of smog in Bangkok and 24 provincesListen to this articleUnsafe levels of ultrafine dust blanketed Bangkok and 24 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains and the North, on Monday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda). Gistda reported at 7am that unsafe levels of particulate matter 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter (PM2.5) ranged from 37.7 to 58.6 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³) of air in Bangkok and 24 provinces. Very good air quality was detected in five provinces where PM2.5 levels were between 11.6 and 14.5µg/m³. In ascending order, they were Mae Hong Son, Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani and Phangna. Other provinces had either good or moderate air quality.

Listen to this articleThailand players react after losing to Vietnam in the SEA Games gold medal match. The SEA Games campaign, hosted on home soil, began brightly. The 3-2 defeat extended Thailand's SEA Games title drought to ten years. The men's team needed only a draw against Indonesia to clinch SEA Games gold, but collapsed 6-1 in the final. In all, FAT had targeted four golds -- men's and women's football, men's and women's futsal.

Bangkok Life Assurance shared “small but meaningful” support with 280 Care Boxes for Baan Nokkamin FoundationHappiness means different things to different people. In total, 280 boxes of new or gently used toys were prepared and delivered to the Baan Nokkamin Foundation’s branches in Bangkok, Sukhothai, and Chiang Mai. The “Care Box” initiative reflects Bangkok Life Assurance’s commitment to looking after one another and helping build a society with shared meaning. “I am truly delighted to see everyone at Bangkok Life Assurance come together in support for a meaningful cause,” Mr. Chone said. Care does not always need to be grand; sometimes, sincere giving is enough to turn an ordinary day into a truly meaningful moment—particularly for children who deserve more opportunities to feel cared for.”

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy were "getting a lot closer, maybe very close" to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, though both leaders acknowledged that some of the thorniest details remain unresolved.

For many young Thais starting their careers, buying a home is less of an immediate goal and more of a long-term aspiration. According to Thakorn Piyapan, president of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), homebuyers earning less than 30,000 baht a month face significant hurdles in securing mortgages. The bank is prioritising new homes priced at 7-10 million baht, focusing on customers earning a minimum of 70,000 baht a month. "Under these circumstances, new graduates and first-time workers earning no more than 30,000 baht a month have limited access to mortgages," Mr Thakorn said. As housing becomes less attainable for young workers, renting a home, a gadget or a lifestyle appears to a defining feature of a new economic reality.

"Safety is a top priority for rooftop solar," Mr Techatat told the Bangkok Post. "A solar energy system must be designed and installed to the same safety standards as any other electrical system in the house. In 2026, a typical residential rooftop solar system in Thailand is expected to cost between 150,000 and 400,000 baht, depending on capacity, inverter technology, and whether a battery system is included. "Many people misunderstand that EIT standards require AFCI and RSD only for rooftop solar systems larger than 200 kW. All rooftop solar, regardless of capacity, must be equipped with AFCI and RSD safety functions," said Mr Techatat.

Universities drive condo demand in Bangkok in 2025Listen to this articleUniversity areas comprised the top three locations in Bangkok with the highest condo absorption rates in 2025, driven by demand from students and investment buyers. Piyaporn Lertwisuttipaiboon, head of research at property consultancy Terra Media and Consulting, said condo sales this year were strongest in areas surrounding educational institutions and mass transit routes. "Buyers include parents purchasing units for their children during their studies, as well as investors seeking rental income," she said. The Rangsit-Lam Luk Ka area recorded the highest absorption rate, averaging 17.5 units sold per project per month, supported by its proximity to Thammasat University and Bangkok University. The fourth-highest condo absorption rate was registered in the Chatuchak-Prachachuen-Rattanathibeth area, averaging 12.3 units per project per month.

Forty-seven Thai nationals were murdered during the Oct 7 attack and in its immediate aftermath. All the Thai victims, like tens of thousands of other Thai workers, came to Israel to support their families and secure their future. The government of Israel has assumed full responsibility for the future of all Thai victims' families. The return of Sudthisak's remains reminds us that terrorism knows no borders. In honouring the memory of Thai victims, we reaffirm that bond.

Now, who to take to the coalition ball? The upcoming election is widely portrayed as a contest between two major parties: Bhumjaithai (BJT) and the PP. The People's Party, for its part, is aiming for a landslide victory that would allow it to form a single-party government. The People's Party still faces another major hurdle. This leaves two frontrunners -- Bhumjaithai and the People's Party -- in the electoral race.

Smaller wars are underway in Yemen, Myanmar, and Thailand/Cambodia, and a larger and nastier one will start if the United States attacks Venezuela. Similarly with politics: the biggest countries are already controlled by authoritarian populists (India and the United States) or outright dictators (Russia and China). Start with the perceived decline of democracy, which most people see as a recent and fragile system. This, not the events in the United States and France in the late 18th century, was the true democratic revolution. But then, about two-and-a-half centuries ago, democracy re-emerged in the first societies with mass media.

Affordability, risk management and liquidity preservation are recommended strategies for developers in 2026. Competition for land banks among developers is also expected to cool, as companies prioritise liquidity preservation over aggressive expansion amid ongoing market uncertainty. At Sena Development, managing director Kessara Thanyalakpark said adaptation has become the only viable path forward as structural constraints in the housing market persist. She noted Thailand's property market peaked in 2018-19, driven largely by Chinese buyers, and that property cycles typically lag broader economic cycles. As Thailand's residential market enters 2026, developers face a prolonged period of adjustment, where affordability, liquidity management and operational flexibility will determine who endures and who exits amid an uneven and fragile recovery.