Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Bangkok News
On top of fire this week, Bangkok’s Chinatown deals with house collapse
Bangkok’s Chinatown has had a rough week. After a fire…
- Bangkok News
Police close joints on Khao San Road for selling cannabis without a licence
Police have closed all shops selling cannabis on Khao San…
- World News
Malaysian arrested in Bangkok for wildlife trafficking, claims he came for cannabis
A Malaysian national arrested in Bangkok yesterday for alleged wildlife…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok open-air film festival is free to moviegoers next month
Bangkok’s open-air film festival, Krung Thep Klang Plang, which means…
- Bangkok News
UPDATE: Former Special Branch Officer names police involved in illegal casino operation
UPDATE An ex-Special Branch Bureau officer has revealed the names…
- Expats
British boxer vows to get back in ring after Thai horror crash
A British Muay Thai boxer vowed to get up off…
- Bangkok News
Power lines and transformers to be checked after fatal Bangkok Chinatown fire
After a fire on Sunday in the crowded Sampeng market,…
- Bangkok News
3 Thai political activists tried to commit suicide in prison
Bangkok Remand Prison yesterday reported that 3 Thai political activists,…
- Bangkok News
City chief calls for residents to check for hazards after 131 fire incidents in 2022
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has asked residents in the city…
- Bangkok News
4.3 million baht seized in police raid on illegal casino
A police raid that seized 4.3 million baht from an…
- Bangkok News
To cushion price hikes, Bangkok PT stations will serve 25 baht curry
Price hikes are no fun for anyone, but in the…
- Bangkok News
UPDATE: Bangkok Chinatown fire death toll jumps to 2
UPDATE The death toll has risen after the fire in…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok Chinatown fire kills 1, terrified shoppers run for their lives
One person died in a fire in Bangkok’s Chinatown today.…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok’s new governor posts video of his maskless jog
While Thailand has earned a rap for its enthusiasm over…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok approves 7 places to protest under Public Assembly Act
Bangkok has announced 7 public places where people can protest…
- Bangkok News
Passengers still required to wear face masks on BTS Skytrain
Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain operator today insisted that all passengers still…
- Bangkok News
New Bangkok governor says student success about concentration, not hair
Bangkok’s new governor is the latest official to say that…
- Bangkok News
Motorbike rider dies in crash after argument with another rider
A motorbike rider crashed into an electric pole on a…
- Bangkok News
Prison doctor allegedly threatened to shoot his female patient
A prison doctor allegedly threatened to shoot his female patient…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok’s plan to become the Venice of the East… again
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt yesterday met with the Federation of…
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- Bangkok News
Man dies after being hit by SRT Dark Red Line train in Bangkok
An unidentified man was reported dead after being hit by…
- Crime News
Jealous policeman murders wife and daughter before committing suicide
A police lieutenant driven by a jealous rage murdered his…
- Bangkok News
New passenger terminal and driverless trains at Suvarnabhumi will be ready next year
The Airport of Thailand announced that the new passenger terminal…
- Transport News
- Road deaths
Chinese woman dies in road accident in Bangkok
A young Chinese woman was struck and killed while crossing…
- Bangkok News
BMTA bus driver uses umbrella to keep rain out of his cab
A bus driver has embarrassed his bosses at Bangkok Mass…
- Thailand News
- Bangkok News
Bangkok police hoodwinked by crafty anti-government protestors
Crafty anti-government protestors hoodwinked police into thinking they were holding…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok man steals gold valued at 2 million baht after his crypto stash tanked
The impact of the crypto crisis is rearing its head…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok’s protestors keep up the fight against Prayut
Bangkok’s anti-government protestors are keeping up the fight to pressure…
- Crime News
‘Travellers’ caught smuggling cocaine worth millions of baht to Phuket and Bangkok
The big bad international criminals Thai police warned of earlier…
