Bangkok News
-
Bangkok morning temps to drop to 18°C this week
Bangkok Chills: Morning Temps to Drop to 18°C This Week January 7, 2026 Bangkok residents should keep their jackets handy this week. A new weather forecast predicts a significant drop in temperature starting today, with morning lows dipping to a crisp 18°C over the weekend. The latest data indicates a cooling trend affecting the capital from January 7 to January 12.…
-
Bangkok unveils model for first pedestrian bridge across Chao Phraya River
Bangkok revealed plans for a new landmark, the city’s first pedestrian bridge across the Chao Phraya River, aimed at improving connectivity between both sides of the river and creating a new check-in spot for tourists. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) recently unveiled a model of the proposed bridge to the public. The design features a modern structure formed from an intricate lattice…
-
Wat Arun photographers warned for exploiting public space for personal gain
Thai Tourist Police moved to regulate the activities of local photographers at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan in Bangkok following complaints that some photographers were exploiting the popular tourist attraction and public space for personal gain. The issue gained widespread attention after Krisda “Pond” Witthayakhajorndet, founder of the entertainment company Be On Cloud, shared his experience on X on January 2.…
-
Thai ex-inmate says prison friend betrays and robs him after release
A Thai ex-inmate expressed his disappointment after a friend he met in prison, and was released alongside, robbed him and fled with 3,000 baht in cash. The 44 year old Thai man Sarayut filed a complaint with Rattanathibet Police Station on Friday, January 2. He told police that his friend, identified as Chai, along with two other men, robbed him…
-
Charity run backs youth education across Bangkok
A large-scale charity walk and run in Bangkok has raised funds to support learning opportunities for Thai youth, as Chevron partnered with the Saturday School Foundation for the third consecutive year. The event, titled Saturday School Run 2025: Running together for the dreams of children, was held at Wachirabenjathat Park, also known as Railway Park. It brought together more than…
-
Family questions lone arrest in fatal Din Daeng group assault
Relatives of a 52-year-old man who was fatally assaulted in Bangkok have demanded justice, questioning why only one suspect has been arrested despite evidence that the attack involved a large group. The family says it is living in fear after receiving threats from people believed to be connected to the case. The assault occurred at about 11.40pm on December 30,…
-
Will Thailand’s 2026 election reshape tourism, foreign investment, and transport policy?
As Thailand moves toward its 2026 general election, the future of the country’s tourism industry has become a central issue for investors, operators, and local communities. With tourism accounting for a significant share of national income, the policies adopted by the next government are expected to influence foreign direct investment, public safety, and long-term infrastructure planning, particularly in rail transport.…
-
Fire destroys monk’s living quarters at Nimit Mai temple, investigation underway
A fire completely destroyed a monk’s living quarters at a well-known temple in the Nimit Mai area of Bangkok on the morning of January 3, 2026, prompting an urgent response from firefighters and an ongoing investigation into the cause of the blaze. The incident was reported at 8.27am through the 199 emergency hotline. Firefighters from the Bang Chan Fire and…
-
Bangkok fireworks blast injures 7 at New Year party
New Year Chaos: Unauthorized Fireworks Blast Injures 7 in Bangkok’s Wattana District BANGKOK — A New Year celebration in Soi Pridi Banomyong 26 on Sukhumvit 71 Road turned dangerous early this morning (January 1), leaving seven people injured after a fireworks display went wrong. Police are preparing to summon the group responsible, while the Wattana District Office plans to file…
-
Cold spell returns: Temps to drop across Thailand from Jan 2-6
Thailand Weather Update: Foggy Mornings to Start the Year, Fresh Cold Spell Arriving Jan 2-6 BANGKOK — The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather outlook for the first week of 2026, advising the public to prepare for fluctuating temperatures. While the current cold front is weakening, a new high-pressure system is set to bring cooler weather back starting…
-
King and Queen Grant Royal Greeting Card for 2026
Their Majesties the King and Queen Grant New Year 2026 Greeting Card to Thai People BANGKOK — On December 31, 2025, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty Queen Suthida graciously granted a royal New Year greeting card for the Buddhist Era 2569 (2026) to the people of Thailand. The front of the card features the emblem of the Chakri…
-
Double cold front to hit Thailand after New Year, Bangkok lows at 18.4°C
BANGKOK — The “Thailand Weather Forecast” page has issued a fresh advisory for the first half of January, predicting two distinct waves of cooler weather that will sweep across the country. Residents should prepare for temperature drops between January 4–11 and a second wave on January 14–15. For the capital, the forecast indicates a steady decline in morning temperatures starting…
-
CCTV exposes Thai housemaid pouring disinfectant into baby’s bottle
A Thai mother took to social media on Friday, December 26, to warn other parents after a housemaid allegedly poured disinfectant into the milk bottle of her young son. The woman shared the disturbing incident on her Facebook account, Yokey R. She explained that her household normally employs two housemaids: one responsible for general housework and another assigned to care…
-
Man arrested for manslaughter after fatal dispute over 2,000 baht debt
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on charges of manslaughter after allegedly killing his creditor during a dispute over a 2,000-baht debt in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district, police said on Monday. The incident occurred inside a rented room on the ground floor of a three-storey townhouse in a side street of Khlong Tan subdistrict. The victim, identified as Mr. Suraphee,…
-
Narcotics Police Dismantle Major Drug Network, Parliamentary Candidate Implicated
The Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) has dismantled a major drug trafficking and money laundering network operating across several provinces, arresting multiple suspects and seizing high-value assets. Authorities confirmed that one of the individuals named in the investigation is a parliamentary candidate from a well-known political party. The operation, codenamed Operation Black Mirror TKP, was launched at approximately 6:00 a.m. on…
-
Rajadamnern Stadium’s historic 80th anniversary ends with record-breaking Muay Thai night
For 80 years, Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium has been the place where Muay Thai earns its reputation the hard way. Blood, sweat, elbows, and careers have all been left on that canvas. To mark eight decades of history, the stadium didn’t throw a polite ceremony or a nostalgia tour. It did what it does best, it threw fights. Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium,…
-
Warnings of higher pollution levels in Bangkok over New Year
Bangkok authorities have issued a pollution warning ahead of the New Year holiday, cautioning residents that PM2.5 levels are likely to rise as air ventilation weakens across the capital. The Bangkok Air Quality Information Centre released an updated air quality outlook covering the period from December 26, 2025 to January 3, 2026. The forecast highlights several days of elevated risk,…
-
Yaowarat comes alive as Chinese opera revives memories in Bangkok’s historic Chinatown
The sound of cymbals, traditional melodies, and rhythmic chanting once again echoed through Yaowarat, Bangkok’s historic Chinatown, as Chinese opera returned to the heart of the neighborhood. For three nights, the area surrounding Wat Mangkon Station transformed into a living cultural stage during the event BEM Happy Journey 2025: Yaowarat, drawing longtime residents, elderly opera fans, and younger visitors together…
-
Construction worker dies after falling into drainage tunnel while retrieving phone
A fatal workplace accident occurred in the early hours of December 28, 2025, when a construction worker fell to his death at the Klong Prem Prachakorn drainage tunnel project in Bangkok. The incident happened after the man bent down to retrieve his mobile phone, lost his balance, and fell into a tunnel construction area below. Police Lieutenant Nitipol Changradom, Deputy…
-
Delivery rider kills ex-girlfriend outside Bang Na apartment before taking his own life
Two people are dead following a shooting outside an apartment building in Bangkok’s Bang Na district early Sunday morning, in a case police say was driven by jealousy, domestic violence, and a failed attempt at reconciliation. The incident occurred at around 12.30am on December 28, 2025. Bang Na Police Station received an emergency call reporting that a woman had been…
-
Auditor General building collapse leads to 23 fraud indictments
Twenty-three individuals and companies have been indicted following the collapse of Thailand’s new Office of the Auditor General building, with investigators citing design fraud, document falsification, and construction failures that led to loss of life. The Office of the Auditor General confirmed on December 26 that prosecutors have accepted recommendations from police investigators to charge 23 suspects in connection with…
-
Famous Psychic apologizes for border panic, Begs for second chance
Famous Psychic ‘Mor Plai’ Apologizes for Border Panic, Clears Fake Arrest Rumors BANGKOK – Famous fortune teller “Mor Plai Pray Krasip” publicly apologized and asked society for a second chance following a severe backlash. She admitted the incident caused her depression and health issues. She also clarified false rumors regarding money laundering. Previously, Mor Plai predicted a major conflict at…
-
India condemns Thailand for demolishing Hindu statue at Cambodia border
India Condemns Demolition of Hindu Statue in Thai-Cambodia Border Dispute Zone NEW DELHI – The Indian government expressed deep concern today. This follows the demolition of a Hindu deity statue. The statue stood in the disputed border area between Thailand and Cambodia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an official statement on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Shri Randhir Jaiswal,…
-
Thai woman jailed for cannabis in Taiwan seeks urgent deportation due to heart condition
Taiwanese man seeks help. Thai girlfriend suffers heart condition in Taiwan prison. Pleads for Expedited Deportation The popular Facebook page “Drama-addict” shared a distress call from a Taiwanese man. He urgently asked for help regarding his Thai girlfriend, Ms. Araya Pramprom. She currently faces difficult conditions in a Taiwan prison due to poor health and delayed paperwork. Reports state that…
-
Alphard driver arrested on Koh Chang after fatal expressway shooting
Police arrested the driver of a Toyota Alphard yesterday, December 24, after he shot another motorist dead on an expressway in Bangkok before fleeing to Koh Chang in Trat province. The victim, 34 year old Anuwat Yartniyom, was fatally shot while driving his Toyota Altis on the Sirat Expressway in the Bang Sue district during the early hours of Tuesday,…
-
Bangkok launches late-night operation to regulate homeless areas
Bangkok authorities last night, December 23, launched an operation along Sukhumvit Road to inspect and regulate homeless people and beggars in public spaces in one of the capital’s busiest commercial and tourist districts. The operation took place at around 10pm yesterday, stretching from BTS Nana station to the area outside Benjasiri Park in Khlong Toei district. City officials, social welfare…
-
Foreign passenger attacks Thai Bolt rider and flees with motorcycle
A foreign man remains at large after allegedly attacking and robbing a Thai Bolt motorcycle taxi rider in Bangkok on Monday night, December 22. The victim, Ekkasit Jitwijarn, shared details of the incident on the Facebook group Grab Bolt & All Application in Thailand to warn other app-based riders and seek help from the online community. According to Ekkasit, the…
-
Gunman remains at large after fatal shooting on Bangkok expressway
The gunman remains at large after a fatal shooting on an expressway in Bangkok early yesterday morning, December 23. Officers from Prachachuen Police Station were alerted to the shooting at around 4.50am yesterday. The incident occurred about 200 metres from a toll booth on the Sirat Expressway in the Prachachuen area of Bang Sue district. At the scene, police found…
-
Chinese man allegedly steals bag from Thai woman at Bangkok airport
A Chinese national allegedly stole a bag from a Thai woman at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Tuesday, December 16, according to a report shared on social media by a Thai businessman. The incident was revealed by a Thai entrepreneur known as Big, who shared details of the alleged theft on his TikTok account, @bigceochaaba. He said the incident…
-
Bangkok fire kills man and over 10 cats in midnight blaze
A man was killed, and over 10 cats died when a fire broke out just after midnight today, December 22, at a two-storey townhouse in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. Police from Prachachuen Police Station received the fire report at around midnight, with the blaze reported at a residential townhouse in Soi Thetsaban Rang Rak Nuea 14, off Thetsaban Rang Rak Nuea…
Don't forget to check out some other things to do in Thailand - get help starting a business or finding a job in Thailand, buy Thailand property, rent a yacht or book a medical procedure worldwide.