Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Covid-19 News
Omicron variant spreading rapidly, infections highest in Bangkok, North-East
The Public Health Ministry says the Omicron variant is spreading…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok revises closure order, bars and nightclubs to stay closed until January 15
Bangkok officials revised its provincial closure order and extended the…
- Bangkok News
51 electric motorbike taxis go for a test run, project by Electricity Generating Authority
Thailand’s future in transportation looks electric. Motorbikes that run off…
- Thailand video news
No cutoff date for approved Test&Go/Sandbox tourists to enter Thailand | GMT
There is no travel cutoff date for those approved to enter…
- Environment News
Bangkok 14th worst air quality globally, more PM2.5 next week
Not quite as pride-inducing as being ranked the number 1…
- Thailand News
Top 5 places to enjoy New Year’s brunch in Bangkok 2022
After enjoying the fireworks extravaganza on New Year’s Eve, start…
- Bangkok News
Private sector countdown events to go ahead in Bangkok on New Year’s Eve
New Year countdown events organised by the private sector in…
- Crime News
Credit card loaned to buy cosmetics used for 6.7 million baht spree
What’s your credit limit? Two people were arrested in Bangkok,…
- Bangkok News
DDC approves fourth vaccine dose for medical workers and patients with underlying diseases
Following the uptick in Omicron cases, mostly involving travellers entering…
- Bangkok News
50 emergency operations centres in Bangkok being set up for New Year’s
Emergency operations centres are being set up in 50 districts…
- Covid-19 News
UPDATE: Tourist who left quarantine, tested positive for Covid-19, turns himself in
UPDATE: Thai media reports that the traveller who tested positive for…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok Covid-19 vaccination centre to close for 7 days during New Year holiday
One of Bangkok’s vaccination centres will be closed for a…
- Thailand News
Body found 3 months after tugboat capsizes in Ayutthaya
After a months-long search, dive and rescue teams have recovered…
- Thailand News
How did the first Go-Go bar in Thailand start? | Patpong, A Brief History
How did the first Go-Go bar in Thailand start? Patpong…
- Bangkok News
Police banned from time off over Christmas, New Year holiday
With an expected swell of holiday weekend travellers, cars on…
- Bangkok News
Four prison officers in Nonthaburi fired for alleged abuse, extortion
Four prison officers have been sacked by the Department of…
- Property
Bangkok condo market making a comeback amidst the future of Asian megacities
A major property developer says Bangkok condos are making a…
- Bangkok News
CentralWorld in Bangkok to host a five day New Year’s countdown party
For those who missed one of the biggest countdown events…
- Thailand News
US Secretary of State Blinken cancels Thai visit, meeting with PM due to Covid concerns
The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken cancelled the Thai…
- Tourism News
Tourism cities welcome easing of Covid measures ahead of New Year celebrations
Officials in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya have all…
- Thailand News
Candidate for Bangkok governor under fire after claim he studied under Einstein’s grandson
A candidate for Bangkok governor is under fire after he…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok man calls for rescue after locking penis in padlock
In a story that we can’t believe has happened twice this…
- Environment News
Toll fee waived for Motorways 7 and 9 for 4-day New Year’s weekend
As a New Year’s gift for motorists in Bangkok and…
- Bangkok News
Thailand set to host five alcohol-free New Year’s celebration events
The government has given the okay for booze at New…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok restaurant raided, several foreigners caught without entry stamps
In yet another party bust, police raided a restaurant in…
- Bangkok News
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha pressures the public to get vaccinated before the New Year
“Everyone should get the vaccine as soon as possible.” PM…
- Thailand News
Public Health Ministry reports a total of 8 confirmed Omicron cases in Thailand
Thailand has recorded eight Omicron cases since the country reported…
- Bangkok News
Indian actress almost denied entry at Bangkok airport for not having a printed document
A famous Indian actress says she was almost denied entry…
- Thailand Protest News
Pro-democracy activists rally in Bangkok, call for lèse-majesté law to be abolished
An anti-establishment protest in Bangkok passed off without incident yesterday,…
- Bangkok News
Traffic expected as 4 separate protests planned tonight in Bangkok
Four different groups of demonstrators are planning protests in 4…
