Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Bangkok News
5 pro-democracy activists indicted for alleged violence against Queen’s liberty
Prosecutors indicted 5 pro-democracy activists today for attempting to “harm…
- Covid-19 News
Thai PM will consider waiving quarantine for vaccinated visitors to Phuket
The Thai PM says he’s willing to consider a call…
- Transport News
Thai high-speed rail has 3 new contracts, projects estimated at 27.4 billion baht
A high-speed rail line between Bangkok and Nong Khai just…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok market vendor’s obese monkey seized by wildlife authorities
Thai wildlife authorities seized an extremely fat macaque monkey, known…
- Bangkok News
Court says prison guards violated detained protesters’ human rights
The multiple late-night attempts to take the detained protest leaders…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA Update: 39 new Covid-19 cases
39 new Covid-19 cases were reported today in the Centre…
- Bangkok News
Crackdown on drink driving in Bangkok starting April 1
With bars and nightclubs now back open, Bangkok police plan…
- Thailand Protest News
64 protesters arrested as Government House protest camp cleared
64 protesters were taken into custody as police cleared the…
- Crime News
Man who buys truck from auction finds 20 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine inside
A man who bought a truck from a Bangkok auction…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok’s Chatuchak weekend market opening weekdays
Chatuchak weekend market, known locally as JJ, is scheduled to…
- 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…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA Update: 69 new Covid-19 cases, most in Bangkok
69 new Covid-19 cases were reported today in the Centre…
- 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…
- 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…
- Thailand Protest News
Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand condemns shooting of reporters at Bangkok protest
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand has issued a statement…
- 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
Anti-government Bangkok protest descends into scuffles between activists and police
PHOTOS: Free Youth Facebook page Last night’s Bangkok protests around…
- 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…
- Crime News
Italian man arrested at Bangkok pizzeria for allegedly sexually abusing a 3 year old
A 50 year old Italian man was arrested for allegedly…
- 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…
- Thailand News
Thailand to hold cannabis forums on 420th day since legalisation
In light of the 420th day since cannabis was legalised…
