The Bangkok Post website will be conducting essential server maintenance that will temporarily limit access to most sections of the platform. The scheduled maintenance window is set for August 21st at 11:00 PM through August 22nd at midnight, Bangkok time (UTC+7). During this period, users may experience difficulty accessing various parts of the website, and the management has issued an apology for any inconvenience this may cause.
The website's comprehensive search functionality reveals an extensive archive of content spanning multiple categories and timeframes. Current search results show articles published within different date ranges: one article from today, 23 articles from within the past seven days, and 91 articles from within the past 30 days. This distribution demonstrates the platform's active publishing schedule and content generation.
The Bangkok Post maintains a diverse range of content sections, with the 'life' category leading with 999 articles, followed by 'world' and 'thailand' sections, each also containing 999 articles. Other significant sections include opinion pieces with 881 articles, business coverage with 816 articles, and travel content featuring 756 articles. Sports coverage accounts for 469 articles, while technology-focused content comprises 370 articles. Additional specialized sections include advanced topics, general interest, lifestyle, educational content, and various learning materials.
Geographically, the content heavily focuses on Bangkok and its surrounding areas, with Bangkok itself being the primary location tag appearing in 999 articles. The coverage extends to numerous universities including Chulalongkorn University with 210 mentions, Silpakorn University with 95 references, and Thammasat University with 94 articles. Major commercial and cultural landmarks such as CentralWorld, Silom, and Sanam Luang also feature prominently in the coverage.
The platform's content spans various topics, with arts and entertainment leading at 999 articles, followed by social and lifestyle content also at 999 articles. Public relations content accounts for 981 articles, while general topics comprise 895 articles. Political coverage includes 424 articles, with special reports making up 270 articles and reader feedback through the postbag section contributing 115 articles.
Corporate coverage is extensive, with major companies like BTS (145 articles), YouTube (136 articles), and Google (78 articles) receiving significant attention. The publication also covers major Thai corporations, international brands, and various industry sectors including transportation, technology, retail, and hospitality. The writer roster includes both staff reporters and international news agencies, with AFP leading the contributor list at 999 articles, followed by various specialized reporters and columnists who provide expertise across different subject areas.
