Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Bangkok News
Chadchart warns 20 baht train plan could spark lawsuits
A feel-good fare cut could turn into a legal nightmare.…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok spa inferno guts building in early morning blaze
Flames ripped through a Bangkok spa at dawn today, sending…
- Bangkok News
Tuk tuk blitz nets 800 drivers in Bangkok mall clampdown
More than 800 tuk tuk drivers have been busted for…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai tops Asia’s best cities as Bangkok grabs 3rd place
Thailand has cemented its status as a tourism heavyweight after…
- Health
Solventum celebrates first anniversary in Thailand with launch of two groundbreaking dental innovations
Solventum, a leading global healthcare innovation company, proudly marked its…
- Bangkok News
20-baht Bangkok train fare sparks clash over big business perks
Thailand’s transport boss has come out swinging against claims that…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok’s ‘Thai Hot Guys’ restaurant to shut doors after 9 years (video)
Bangkok’s most flamboyant seafood joint—famous for its cross-dressing, muscle-bound waiters—will…
- Bangkok News
Ham-fisted: Cambodian couple busted for illegal pork stall in Bangkok
A Cambodian couple was apprehended by police for illegally operating a…
- Bangkok News
Fake AMLO boss gang busted in Bangkok for scamming student
Police in Bangkok have dismantled a criminal gang posing as…
- Bangkok News
Puff justice: Cops snuff out illegal cigarettes shop in Bangkok
A Chinese convenience store in the Prawet district of Bangkok…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok launches waste separation campaign with fee discounts
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a new waste-separation…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok sinking: City could be underwater by 2030
Bangkok, already notorious for choking traffic and fierce floods, is…
- Bangkok News
Japanese tourist faces legal action for train vandalism in Bangkok
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has taken legal action…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok BTS policy under question after armed police denied entry
Thai police officers raised concerns over safety measures on Bangkok’s…
- Pattaya News
Highway: Foreign tourist tries to pay Pattaya taxi fare with marijuana
A foreign tourist tried to pay his 2,000-baht taxi fare…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok shop raid uncovers kratom juice and dangerous drugs
Police raided a shop called TOM GUN KUP near a…
- Bangkok News
Motorcyclist’s body found in canal after Bangkok accident
A motorcyclist’s tragic accident resulted in his body being found…
- Bangkok News
Luxury watch worth 5.65 million baht stolen in Bangkok scam
A high-end luxury watch valued at 5.65 million baht was…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok launches Sukhumvit Model to improve safety and public order
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced the Sukhumvit Model,…
- Bangkok News
Runaway pig sparks traffic chaos on Rama II road (video)
Motorists on one of Bangkok’s busiest highways were left gobsmacked…
- Thailand video news
What’s Up Thailand Episode 3: From book fairs and lantern festivals to rooftop comedy and zine culture
Welcome back to your essential guide for Bangkok’s boldest, brightest,…
- Bangkok News
Tuk tuk and truck drivers summoned after shocking Yaowarat crash
Police summoned both a truck driver and a tuk tuk…
- Bangkok Travel
By the river’s edge: Life along Bangkok’s khlongs
Beyond the busy streets, Bangkok’s waterways offer a glimpse into…
- Bangkok News
Man throws stones at cars in Bangkok, subdued by locals (video)
A dramatic incident unfolded on Srinakarin Road, near Soi 27,…
- Bangkok News
3 thieves arrested for stealing luxury bags worth over 1 million baht
Police arrested three suspects for stealing luxury bags worth over…
- Bangkok News
Man caught with 2.75 million meth pills in Bangkok
A man was apprehended with 2.75 million methamphetamine pills in…
- Bangkok News
Singaporean drug kingpin busted in Bangkok hideout
A suspected Singaporean drug kingpin facing the death penalty in…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok unveils 47km canal walkway for safer commuting
Bangkok is stepping up its game with an ambitious plan…
- Bangkok News
Thai human rights lawyer hit with 29 years for lese majeste
Thailand’s most prominent human rights lawyer has been slapped with…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok trains slash fares to 20 baht from October 1
Bangkok commuters are in for a welcome surprise as the…
- Bangkok News
Cambodia-Thailand scam empire busted in mega police raid
A notorious crime boss running a luxury scam empire from…
- Bangkok News
Thai Lion Air’s Kolkata-Bangkok flight aborted over mid-taxi scare
Holiday plans were thrown into chaos in the early hours…
