Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Environment News
Earth Hour on Saturday, Bangkok to join global “lights off” hour
The city of Bangkok will go dark for an hour…
- Covid-19 News
97 new cases of Covid in Thailand, 5 imported – Covid-19 Update
Today, Thailand is reporting 97 new cases of Covid-19 with…
- Thailand Protest News
Protesters call for PM’s resignation, release of activists, abolition of lèse majesté law
Protesters gathered at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok last night,…
- Bangkok News
North expansion project at Suvarnabhumi will go ahead – Transport Minister
The Transport Minister says expansion plans at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport…
- Songkran News
Bangkok sets rules for a dry Songkran, large events must submit a plan
It’s going to be another dry Songkran in Bangkok. No…
- Crime News
25 people may face charges over the death of Thai model after a Bangkok party
At least 25 people may face charges related to the…
- Covid-19 News
400 illegal migrants test positive for Covid-19- UPDATE
Earlier today, Thailand authorities announced that almost 300 allegedly illegal…
- Bangkok News
UNAids staffer who reported sexual assault at a Bangkok hotel loses dismissal case
A former policy advisor for a United Nations programme fighting…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok police officer caught on film following actress into public toilet
A Thai actress, who has previously been critical of the…
- Thailand News
Soi Cowboy bar owner says the business has survived the pandemic, but revenue has fallen by 70%
Bangkok’s notorious red light district Soi Cowboy has survived the…
- Covid-19 News
17 new Covid infections in new Samut Prakan cluster, 584 being monitored
The Department of Disease Control says 17 new cases of…
- Thailand Protest News
33 people injured and 5 arrested in last night’s protests near the Grand Palace in Bangkok
33 people, including protesters and attending police, ended up casualties…
- Thailand News
Thai PM receives 3 finger salutes for his birthday from “well – wishers”
Thailand’s PM is celebrating his birthday with “well – wishers”…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA Update: 92 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death
92 new Covid-19 cases and 1 death were reported today…
- Expats
TAT says expats are confident in living a “new normal” life in Thailand – VIDEO
Expats are confident in living a “new normal” life in…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA Update: 248 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death
248 new Covid-19 cases and 1 death were reported today…
- Thailand Protest News
Protest leader asks court to look into late-night attempts to remove 2 activists from cells
Human rights lawyer and prominent pro-democracy activist, Anon Nampa, has…
- Bangkok News
Bang Khae vaccination drive begins as Bangkok records 100 new infections
The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in the Bang Khae district…
- Covid-19 News
6,000 people to be vaccinated in Bangkok’s Bang Khae after cluster of infections
Following the recent cluster of Covid-19 infections in Bangkok’s Bang…
- Covid-19 News
149 new cases of Covid today- Covid-19 Update
Thailand is reporting 149 new cases of Covid-19 today, with…
- Covid-19 News
6 markets shut in Bangkok’s Bang Khae district as infections rise to 224
6 markets in the Bang Khae district of Bangkok, scene…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA Update: New Covid-19 death, rise of cases in Bangkok
78 new Covid-19 cases and 1 death were reported today…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand in negotiations to purchase another 5 million doses of Chinese vaccine
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand is in talks…
- Covid-19 News
Health officials move to quell panic over new Covid cluster in Bangkok
With proactive testing in Bangkok revealing a new cluster of…
- Tourism News
Koh Samui aims for quarantine-free travel starting in October
Koh Samui is aiming to offer quarantine-free travels for vaccinated…
- Covid-19 News
American has false negative Covid-19 test result in Thailand, positive result after returning to the US
An American, who recently travelled to Phuket and Bangkok, tested…
- Bangkok News
Lumpini boxing stadium re-opens tomorrow for online and TV spectators only
Lumpini boxing stadium in Bangkok is set to re-open tomorrow…
- Crime News
12 people face charges over illegal online gambling operation in Bangkok
12 people are facing charges over allegedly running an illegal…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok’s Wat Arun to go green as part of St Patrick’s Day celebration
A host of iconic landmarks around the world will celebrate…
- World News
Burmese migrants arrested after wading across border river
13 illegal Burmese migrants are under arrest today after being…
