Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Crime News
Alleged “Arab mafia” members arrested in Bangkok
The chief of the Thai immigration police today announced the…
- Crime News
Bangkok police nab illegal Nigerian 2 year overstayer with cocaine
A Nigerian man who entered Thailand illegally 2 years ago…
- Bangkok News
US ambassador visits Thai clean-tech company Equator Pure Nature
The United States Ambassador to Thailand, Michael George DeSombre visited…
- Bangkok News
Harry Potter-themed protest openly questions monarchy’s role
Thai protesters strayed into more sensitive territory Monday night as…
- Crime News
Facemask business dispute leads to shooting
Bangkok police say a business rivalry over facemasks was the…
- Politics News
Protesters attempt to “wash away” government double standards
Continuing the wave of anti-government demonstrations which has swept the…
- Crime News
Gold shop heist foiled as owner locks thief inside
Police in Bangkok’s Klong Sam Wa district yesterday arrested a…
- Bangkok News
Facebook post from Bangkok restaurateur shows the power of social media
A Bangkok restaurateur has been left surprised by the power…
- Bangkok News
Nonthaburi teen, 3 friends injured as Porsche smashes into tree
A teenager in Nonthaburi, just northwest of Bangkok, lost control…
- Thailand News
Bangkok sees first ever student-led LGBT pride march – VIDEO
After more than a week of anti-government protests across the…
- Tourism News
Travelling domestically in Thailand brings Covid-style hotel accommodations
As Thailand remains closed to international tourists with travel bubbles…
- Bangkok News
Transport Ministry says they still want to negotiate the 24 billion baht Hopewell pay-out
Driving out to Don Mueang Airport it’s difficult not to…
- Thai Life
6 escaped buffalo rescued by Buddhist nun
6 buffalo who broke loose from a Bangkok slaughterhouse and…
- Crime News
Bangkok police seize fake drugs, cosmetics, supplements in factory raid
Police and officers of the Food and Drug Administration seized…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok slum fire injures 3, damages 5 homes
A fire in central Bangkok’s Khlong Toei slum area last…
- Covid-19 News
Bangkok entertainment venues still face strict safety checks
Although there have been no community transmitted cases of Covid-19…
- Events
Police say they are gathering evidence to arrest ringleaders of Saturday protest – VIDEO
Whilst the police attending the mostly-peaceful protest, on Saturday afternoon…
- Politics News
Bangkok sees biggest anti-government rally in months
In the largest political rally in months, over 1,000 people…
- Expats
In reversal, Australian embassy will provide visa extension letters
A number of embassies in Bangkok are saying that they…
- Covid-19 News
Everyone tested for Covid-19 in Rayong, Bangkok negative
The Department of Disease Control has announced the results of…
- Covid-19 News
More details emerge about the movements of the Sudanese family
This is an official explanation of the circumstances of the…
- Covid-19 News
Egyptian soldier tests positive for Covid-19 in Thailand
“The CCSA is asking anyone who thinks they may have…
- Environment News
Report claims air pollution “kills thousands”, costs billions annually
“In mere months, major cities around the world have lost…
- Road deaths
Motorcyclist, gazing at phone, plummets from Bangkok bridge
A man is dead after plummeting 10 metres from Bangkok’s…
- Crime News
Bangkok clinics in 72 million baht fraud scandal
The National Health Security Office has registered a complaint against…
- Crime News
Guinean man held for alleged rape of a minor in Bangkok
A man from the western African nation of Guinea was…
- Covid-19 News
Student activists gather in Bangkok to oppose emergency decree
Members of the Student Union of Thailand have come together…
- Expats
UK’s Kew Green Hotels launches 7 properties in Bangkok
Despite a quickly changing business environment for the world hospitality…
- Hot News
Thai VietJet offers 50% off baggage and domestic flight discounts
Thai VietJet is reportedly offering a 50% discount on baggage…
- Crime News
Thai police arrest 2 Nigerians for online romance scam
A Thai man’s arrest has led immigration police to discover…
