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Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Bangkok News
Police seize 36,000 fake US$100 bills and printing machines in a series of raids
In a transnational investigation into a large counterfeit bill operation, Thailand’s…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok police say restaurateurs could face jail time for serving alcohol after 9pm
Police in Bangkok are warning restaurant owners that if alcohol…
- Bangkok News
Booze sales are likely to be extended until midnight during Christmas and New Year’s
The hours on alcohol sales at restaurants might be extended…
- Covid-19 News
Omicron Covid-19 variant isn’t in Thailand, DDC director says
The Omicron Covid-19 variant isn’t in Thailand, director-general of the…
- Thailand News
CCSA hints that some bars and nightclubs could reopen before January 16
The long awaited reopening of bars and nightclubs is still…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand to buy 30 million booster Pfizer shots
Had your booster shot yet? According to Thailand’s Public Health…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok is back – Thailand’s capital roars back into gear
OPINION Before the pandemic, Bangkok was the most-visited city on…
- World News
AirAsia to resume Bangkok-Phnom Penh flights following Cambodia’s reopening
AirAsia is resuming flights from Bangkok to Cambodia’s capital Phnom…
- Bangkok News
Covid test required to enter CentralWorld’s Groove area in Bangkok
Shoppers entering CentralWorld’s Groove area in Bangkok will need to…
- Covid-19 News
Unvaccinated woman dies with Covid-19, neighbourhood tested
A cluster of Covid-19 infections was found in a Bangkok…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok’s Red Line starts fares at 12 baht, maximum at 42 baht
Fares for Bangkok’s Red Line electric commuter train will start…
- Bangkok News
Miss Universe Thailand sued over inappropriate use of national flag in promo photo
Miss Universe Thailand is being sued for inappropriate use of…
- Sponsored
Stunning new senior school opens at Shrewsbury, riverside – Thailand’s leading international school
Sponsored Article Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside has set a…
- Thailand News
Foreign Minister says several European nations open to donating vaccines to Thailand
Thailand’s Foreign Minister told the press today at Government House…
- Thailand News
Young man arrested for allegedly selling homemade guns
A man was arrested yesterday for the alleged possession of…
- Bangkok News
Too many wires: Prayut says he wants communication cables underground
Wires throughout Thailand’s urban areas, haphazardly bunched and looped on…
- Bangkok News
Monty Python’s John Cleese is coming to Bangkok this January
John Cleese from the British comedy group Monty Python is…
- Bangkok News
End of an era – last trains to Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong in December
It’s the end of an era as the State Railway…
- Crime News
Pro-democracy activist accuses Thai movie director of slapping, kicking her
A prominent pro-democracy activist has accused a Thai film director…
- Transport News
Minister confirms all train services at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station will end
Rail services to Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station will soon be…
- Bangkok News
Krathong cleanup: Prayers to the water goddess trash Thailand’s rivers
Under the full moon on Friday, Thais gathered by rivers…
- Thailand News
Telecom regulators to look into the planned merger of DTAC and True
Following Friday’s announcement from two of the largest mobile phone…
- Thailand News
Today’s Loy Krathong breaks traditions, Thais encouraged to celebrate “virtually”
Every year, on the 12th full moon on the lunar…
- News
Loy Krathong in Bangkok: Proof of vaccination or ATK test required
Those in Bangkok celebrating Loy Krathong tomorrow will need to…
- Visa Information
Visa agent accused of pocketing 230,000 baht after promising visa extensions
A woman claiming to be a visa agent is being…
- Bangkok News
Flooding in Bangkok expected during Loy Krathong as Chao Phraya continues to rise
The Chao Phraya River is expected to continue rising as…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok officials say 100% of residents will be fully vaccinated by end of the year
Bangkok’s entire population will be fully vaccinated by the end…
- Bangkok News
Truckers protest diesel prices at Ministry of Energy
A protest by truckers took place on a Bangkok highway…
- Bangkok News
Police say no live ammunition was used against protesters in Bangkok yesterday
Bangkok police denied reports that live ammunition was used against…
- Bangkok News
Bars are closed in Bangkok… but not on Khao San Road
The Thai government says bars are closed, and will be…
- Covid-19 News
Alcohol restrictions to be eased further in Bangkok from tomorrow
From tomorrow, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will further ease restrictions…
- Bangkok News
Hospital in Bangkok catches fire, no injuries reported
A fire broke out at Mongkutwattana Hospital in Bangkok yesterday…
