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Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Covid-19 News
Deputy PM says he doesn’t have Covid-19, despite rumours
Today Deputy PM and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has quashed…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok may soon be classified as a “red” zone following new Covid clusters
Bangkok may soon be classified as a “red” zone under…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA Update: 194 new Covid-19 cases, outbreak at Narathiwat prison
194 new Covid-19 cases were reported today in the Centre…
- Covid-19 News
Some Bangkok international schools close following rise of Covid-19 cases in the area
Some international schools in Bangkok are temporarily closing down due…
- Bangkok News
New Covid-19 clusters at bars in Bangkok’s Thong Lor and Ekkamai areas
New Covid-19 clusters have been reported at several bars and…
- Hot News
Firefighters’ bodies retrieved, 100,000 baht to families
Bodies were retrieved in the early hours of today for…
- Visa Information
The challenges for the digital nomad in Thailand | VIDEO
Ah yes, the challenges of being a digital nomad in…
- Bangkok News
Investigations continue after 5 people die during Bangkok house fire rescue
Police and BMA officials are continuing their investigations today after…
- Covid-19 News
Bangkok student with Covid travelled to Phuket
A student from Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok has tested…
- Covid-19 News
Thai Health Minister “confident” the monk’s death is not related to the Covid vaccine
Following the death of a monk just a few hours…
- Covid-19 News
Monk dies after getting Covid-19 vaccine, 3 others treated at the hospital
UPDATE: Reports now say the monk died just a few…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA Update: 26 new Covid-19 cases
26 new Covid-19 cases were reported today in the Centre…
- 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
Tourism officials push to add Bangkok to “sandbox” travel scheme
Tourism officials are calling for Bangkok to be included in…
- 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…
- Covid-19 News
80 new cases, 1 death – Thailand Covid update
Thailand is reporting 80 new cases of Covid-19 today, along…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…