https://www.bangkokpost.com/webmaster@bangkokpost.comwebmaster@bangkokpost.comFri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:27:06https://www.bangkokpost.com/common/img/rss/rss_default.gif 2727https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3338164/amnesty-expresses-concerns-over-police-conduct-against-imf-protestersAmnesty International Thailand raised concerns over police conduct after observing the use of physical force against protesters, who gathered near the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group Annual Meetings on Thursday morning.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:41:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3338163/world-bank-chief-sets-goal-of-quintupling-critical-minerals-financing-in-five-yearsWorld ⁠Bank ⁠President Ajay Banga on Friday ​said the development lender has set a goal of quintupling ​its critical minerals business in ‌five years, and has identified 20 countries that it can partner with on critical minerals development projects.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3338155/mrt-queen-sirikit-national-convention-center-station-closed-until-4pmMRT's Blue Line station, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center will remain closed until 4pm on Friday for security reasons as it directly connects with the venue of the ongoing annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3338148/traffic-restrictions-announced-around-queen-sirikit-national-convention-centre-on-oct-16The Metropolitan Police Bureau has announced road closures and traffic restrictions around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok on Friday, Oct 16, to facilitate travel and ensure public safety.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3338144/jal-all-nippon-airways-to-raise-fuel-surcharges-amid-middle-east-tensionsJapan's top two airlines said on Thursday they will raise fuel surcharges on international flights for tickets to be issued in November and December, as fuel prices remain high amid uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3338139/man-utd-teetering-towards-crisis-as-man-city-cloud-hangs-over-premier-leagueMANCHESTER - Manchester United travel to historic rivals Leeds on Sunday with pressure mounting on manager Michael Carrick, while Manchester City aim to extend their perfect Premier League start despite the uncertainty over their future.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/property/3337815/sena-taps-foreigners-to-unload-condo-stockSET-listed Sena Development is expanding its rent-to-own scheme to foreign buyers in an attempt to clear its condo inventory of more than 6,000 units amid weak domestic demand due to mortgage rejections and declining purchasing power following the floods.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3338118/lyon-down-palace-in-europa-league-sunderland-leave-it-latePARIS - French club Lyon held off Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Sunderland made a late comeback to break the hearts of Portuguese second-division side Torreense.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3337725/cambodia-dispute-returns-to-the-hagueThe second round of conciliation proceedings between Thailand and Cambodia under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) began in The Hague on Wednesday.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0700https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/3337730/thai-sprinters-set-national-record-as-la-push-beginsThailand's team sprint squad broke the national record at the UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai, finishing 13th overall and third best in Asia as the country opened its qualification campaign for the 2028 Olympic Games.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:08:00 +0700