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Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Expats
Ban on sales and promotion of alcohol online starts December 7
From December 7 you’ll no longer, officially, be able to…
- Thailand News
Thai protests to continue in full force into December in line with symbolic calendar events
The pro-democracy protests are set to continue well into December,…
- Thailand News
Pro-democracy rally leaders questioned over usage of donated funds after injuries
Pro-democracy rally leaders are being questioned by followers over the…
- Thailand Protest News
Shooter from Bangkok SCB protest surrenders to police
A man accused of shooting at anti-government protesters at a…
- Crime News
Bangkok woman arrested for allegedly stealing 1 million baht
A Bangkok woman was arrested on fraud charges for allegedly…
- Northern Thailand News
State Railway officials sign 5 high-speed rail contracts as part of project linking Thailand and China
Officials from the State Railway of Thailand have signed 5…
- Environment News
Economic concerns put Bangkok’s ban on 10-wheel trucks on hold
Officials in Bangkok have decided to delay a proposed ban…
- Bangkok News
Thai officials approve transfer of 3 Iranians involved in 2012 botched bomb plot in Bangkok
Thai authorities are transferring 3 Iranian inmates to Tehran. The…
- Thailand News
10 passengers injured after Bangkok-Chiang Khong bus crashes into tree
10 people were injured and sent to the hospital after…
- Bangkok News
Thai-American US senator says women need to break through the glass ceiling
Thai-American United States Senator Ladda “Tammy” Duckworth says women –…
- Crime News
Thief makes off with over 500,000 baht in Bangkok bank robbery
A man who robbed a Bangkok branch of the Government…
- Visa Information
Coming back to Thailand? Here are some of the steps you need to know about.
Want to come back to Thailand? Whilst the borders are…
- Thailand Protest News
Location of Bangkok rally changed from Crown Property Bureau to Siam Commercial Bank headquarters
Protest leaders from the United Front for Thammasat and Demonstration…
- Bangkok News
Tour guide opens aiyu jelly tea shop in Bangkok after losing job
A tour guide is redirecting his career towards making tea…
- Thailand News
Protest leaders threaten to escalate if authorities interfere with upcoming rally
Protest leaders of The Ratsadon (People’s Movement) group are threatening…
- Education
The King to give royal land title deeds valued at 10 billion baht to universities
King Vajiralongkorn is set to give royal land title deeds…
- Thailand Protest News
High school students summoned for violating emergency decree after joining banned protest
High school students in Bangkok are being summoned for violating…
- Transport News
Only taxis travelling to and from Bangkok airports can charge for luggage
The Land Transport Department is clarifying the recent news that…
- Thailand Protest News
PM thanks volunteers for graffiti cleanup after huge anti-government protest
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is thanking pro-government volunteers for their…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Bangkok exodus, Pattaya air pollution, Vaccine next month? | November 20
Last day of the week, and the second day of…
- Crime News
Filipino, Thai woman, arrested in Bangkok for running scam loan company
A woman originally from The Philippines, has been arrested in…
- Thailand Protest News
Bangkok police blame insufficient manpower for failure to control Parliament road clashes
Police in Bangkok have admitted they had insufficient manpower to…
- Thailand Protest News
Police threaten protesters with legal action following Tuesday’s Parliament rally
The Metropolitan Police Bureau is threatening to charge activists involved…
- Thailand Protest News
Anti-government activists condemn rejection of iLaw draft, vow to fight on
Protests are set to continue following Parliament’s decision yesterday to…
- Thailand Protest News
55 people injured in clashes at Bangkok protests
The Erawan Emergency Medical Service Centre in Bangkok says around…
- Thailand Protest News
A round-up of events in Bangkok yesterday as protests turn ugly
As various protest groups, both pro and anti-establishment, gathered near…
- Bangkok News
Taxi drivers in Bangkok can now charge “handling fees” for luggage
Bangkok taxis can now start charging passengers extra for large…
- Thailand Protest News
Women’s rights activists gather at pro-democracy rallies to raise awareness about sexual harassment
While hundreds and thousands gather at pro-democracy protests to call…
- Bangkok News
Fire in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Soi 31, under control
4 or 5 large explosions shook residents in Sukhumvit Soi…
- Crime News
Bank robber arrested after CCTV captures him counting money metres from the scene
A man accused of robbing a branch of the Thai…
