Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Covid-19 News
Tuesday Covid Update: 20,128 new cases; provincial totals
20,128 new Covid-19 cases and 239 coronavirus-related deaths were reported…
- Crime News
Thousands of sex toys valued at 3 million baht seized by police
Thousands of sex toys valued at more than 3 million…
- Bangkok News
Protester in a coma, police say riot officers used rubber bullets
Police deny claims that live ammunition was shot at protesters last…
- Thailand Protest News
Protester shot outside Bangkok police station, in critical condition
A young protester was shot in the neck by police…
- Crime News
Couple arrested shipping 490 grams of meth to Australia
After allegedly shipping crystal meth to Australia, a Nigerian man…
- Thailand News
Covid UPDATE: 21,882 new infections, provincial totals
The CCSA has confirmed 21,882 new infections of the Coronavirus…
- Thailand News
Covid UPDATE Sunday: 21,882 new infections, 209 deaths, new briefs
Today the Thai public health department has announced 21,882 new…
- Things To Do
20 fun facts about Thailand
Thailand is well-known for its postcard-worthy beaches, majestic limestone cliffs,…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19 plan recruits 2,000 pharmacies in Bangkok to assist
A new plan has recruited 2,000 pharmacies to aid in…
- Thailand Protest News
Anti-government protests, clashes with police continue for second day in Bangkok
Violence has erupted on the streets of Bangkok for the…
- Thailand News
Motorbike “mob” protest in Bangkok, police advise drivers to take alternative routes
With another car and motorbike mob protest in Bangkok, honking…
- Covid-19 News
Tuesday Covid Update: 19,843 new cases and 235 deaths
19,843 new Covid-19 cases and 235 coronavirus-related deaths were reported…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Bangkok protests erupt, Phuket murder update | August 9
Officials in Phuket are pulling out all stops in a…
- Covid-19 News
Monday Covid Update: 19,603 new cases; provincial totals
On a slightly downward trend, a total of 19,603 new…
- Covid-19 News
Chulalongkorn closes vaccine trial applications early as enough people sign up
The Faculty of Medicine at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University has closed…
- Thailand Protest News
Police and protesters clash at increasingly aggressive protests
Tensions flared at today’s anti-government protests, as demonstrators had to…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA confirms 100,000 Covid patients in home isolation in Bangkok
With the latest wave of Covid-19 showing no sign of…
- Thailand News
Bangkok closure order extended until August 31
Numerous businesses and venues in Bangkok will be closed at…
- Covid-19 News
Vaccine updates for expats; hospital extends hours to accelerate vaccinations
In an effort to accelerate the rollout of vaccines and…
- Phuket News
Phuket lays on Suvarnabhumi bus service for stranded sandbox tourists
The governor of Phuket has announced that a special bus…
- Covid-19 News
Tuesday Covid Update: 18,901 new cases, provincial totals
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported 18,901 new Covid-19…
- Thailand News
August vaccination plan: 80% of Bangkok residents; open to general public, expats
Thailand has opened its mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign to the…
- Covid-19 News
Monday Covid Update: 17,970 new cases, provincial totals
17,970 new Covid-19 cases and 178 coronavirus-related deaths were reported…