Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Bangkok News
Time’s up: Stallholders at Chatuchak weekend market told to leave
A double dose of drama and upheaval is brewing at…
- Bangkok News
2 men filmed engaging in sexual activity on Bangkok footpath
A Thai Bolt motorcycle rider shared a video on a…
- Bangkok News
31 suspects arrested in Chinese-run gambling den in Bangkok
Police arrested 31 suspects during a raid on a gambling…
- Guides
From ICONSIAM to One Bangkok: Mentabuild, the consultancy firm behind Thailand’s most ambitious developments
If you’ve ever set foot in Bangkok and looked up…
- Environment News
Why is it raining heavily in Bangkok?
Bangkok and many parts of Thailand are currently experiencing heavy…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok woman suffers excessive blood loss after dimple surgery
A Thai woman sought assistance from the Ministry of Public…
- Bangkok News
Pane and gain: Thai Airways lands safely amid cracked cockpit drama
In a high-flying drama with a smooth landing, Thai Airways…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok highlights urgent need for pedestrian safety at crossings
Road safety measures at pedestrian crossings in Bangkok are being…
- Bangkok News
Elderly man’s half a million baht close call in Bangkok taxi
An elderly man in Bangkok accidentally left four valuable pieces…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s single ticket system to cut public transport costs
The Common Ticketing System Management Bill, which aims to enable commuters…
- Bangkok News
Thai hospital suspends doctor amid medication sale probe
The Veterans General Hospital in Bangkok has suspended a female doctor from…
- Bangkok News
Police confiscate illegal sexual enhancers worth 1.5 million baht
Police have seized and confiscated a range of sexual enhancement…
- Thailand News
Bangkok braces for thunderstorms, high dust and hot afternoons
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts scattered thunderstorms in Bangkok…
- Guides
The art of building on a budget: Your guide to construction cost management with Mentabuild
Budgeting in construction can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope.…
- Thailand News
Foreign affair: Embassies huddle with RTP over trafficking drama
In a bid to untangle a complex web of human…
- Thailand News
Dust to dust: Toxic haze blankets Bangkok and beyond
A thick shroud of ultrafine dust pollution has descended upon…
- Bangkok News
Ex-legal officer caught for embezzling 10 million baht in Bangkok
Police apprehended a former legal officer of the Social Security…
- Bangkok News
Golden rescue: Student saved from call centre scam in Bangkok
Royal Thai Police (RTP) swooped in to save 21 year…
- Bangkok News
Valentine’s Day sees surge in LGBTQ+ marriage registrations
The government anticipates a significant number of LGBTQ+ couples will…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok passenger caught smuggling ‘space oil’ at HK airport
A brazen drug smuggler’s trip from Bangkok to Hong Kong…
- Business News
Full steam ahead: SRT fast-tracks freight boost to cut costs
In a bid to slash transport costs for import and…
- Bangkok News
High-speed chase in Bangkok: Suspect escapes after collisions (video)
A man involved in a high-speed chase with police, which…
- Thailand News
Smog predicted for 53 Thai provinces as Bangkok chokes on dust
Bangkok and a staggering 53 out of Thailand’s 76 provinces…
- Bangkok News
Student injured by car running red light in Bangkok
A vehicle ran a red light and struck a student…
- Bangkok News
Secret door at Don Mueang Airport sparks investigation
A former MP accused a transport minister and officials of…
- Bangkok News
Elderly driver crashes Honda HR-V into pole in Bangkok
A 72 year old man drove a Honda HR-V into…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok battles coastal erosion with new wave barrier initiative
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is collaborating with various organisations…
- Bangkok News
Thai soldier dies in Bangkok public park in suspected suicide
A Thai soldier reportedly took his own life at a…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok bus skids on oil, crashes into electric pole cable (video)
A Bangkok public bus, route 167, encountered an oil slick…
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Bangkok introduces congestion charge in six key intersections
Thailand is looking to introduce a congestion charge to alleviate…
- Bangkok News
Thailand’s air quality safe, Bangkok records lowest PM2.5 levels
In a rare twist of atmospheric fate, Thailand basked in…
- Bangkok News
Thailand’s capital relocation proposal faces opposition
A proposal by a lawmaker from the Pheu Thai Party…
