Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Crime News
Chiang Mai man arrested for allegedly stealing women’s underwear
A 25 year old man in Chiang Mai was arrested…
- Bangkok News
HM the King says “I’m just like other human beings”
“I’m just like other human beings. On some days I…
- Economy News
Covid-19 cases could lead to a drop in revenue for New Years, economist says
A rise in local Covid-19 infections could discourage many people…
- Thailand News
Majority says school uniforms should remain mandatory – NIDA Poll
According to a new poll, a majority of Thai people…
- Bangkok News
When did Bangkok have its ‘good old days’?
When did Bangkok have its golden era? Of course it…
- Environment News
Air pollutant PM2.5 rises to unhealthy levels in Bangkok
Start wearing a N95 face mask when walking in Bangkok,…
- Road deaths
2 motorbike riders killed in Bangkok after woman allegedly falls asleep behind the wheel
A Bangkok woman allegedly fell asleep while driving near Benjakitti…
- Crime News
Man arrested after police find 8 crocodiles in a Pathum Thani apartment
After getting a call about a man screaming and acting…
- Transport News
Thai Airways delays resumption of domestic flights due to local Covid-19 cases
Thai Airways flights to Phuket and Chiang Mai were supposed…
- Covid-19 News
Bangkok officials relay additional info on infected healthcare workers
With the announcement of a sixth Bangkok nurse testing positive…
- Covid-19 News
Sixth Bangkok nurse tests positive for Covid-19, 17 new cases in quarantine
A sixth Bangkok nurse tested positive for Covid-19. The nurse…
- Thailand Protest News
Protesters gather at Bangkok’s United Nations, call to abolish lèse majesté law
Pro-democracy protesters gathered in front of the United Nations building…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19 infected nurses are staff at Bangkok’s BNH Hospital
Although reports are fairly vague about the recent Covid-19 cases…
- Crime News
Prosecutors say they can’t indict Red Bull heir until police arrest him
Prosecutors in the never-ending saga that is the case against…
- Crime News
Bangkok nightclub raided, 150 people ordered to take a drug test
Police raided a nightclub in Bangkok’s Nana area at 3am…
- Bangkok News
UPDATE: 5 men arrested for allegedly abducting foreigner in Bangkok
UPDATE: 5 men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a 43…
- Covid-19 News
46 Covid-19 cases related to Tachileik, health officials say situation is “under control”
With a significant number of people returning to Chiang Rai…
- Visa Information
Kiss the high season goodbye – Thailand’s long wait continues
Just as last year’s high season was wrapping up, the…
- Thailand Protest News
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s legal team to review new activist movement
A new movement, at least their “branding”, by the pro-democracy…
- Crime News
Police investigate possible abduction of foreign woman in Bangkok
Police have opened an abduction investigation after a Chinese woman…
- Thailand News
4 health care workers in Bangkok test positive for Covid-19
4 health care workers tested positive for Covid-19 after working…
- Crime News
Man gets life sentence for fatal shooting of ex-wife at Bangkok beauty clinic
A 28 year old man, who fatally shot his ex-wife…
- Business News
How to buy gold in Thailand – from bracelets to baht
Jett Gunther visits Bangkok’s Chinatown and discusses why you should…
- World News
Passengers from Chiang Rai-Bangkok flights considered “low-risk”
Passengers from 4 flights between Chiang Rai and Bangkok are…
- Covid-19 News
Numbers go up: 38 local Covid-19 cases now related to Myanmar border town
So far, 38 local Covid-19 cases are related to Myanmar’s…
- Bangkok News
Man allegedly steals excavating tractor, smashes into police pickup truck
A man was arrested after he allegedly stole a backhoe…
- Visa Information
310 days – stuck in the UK to coming home for Christmas in Thailand
A personal story, with twists and turns, red tape and…
- Covid-19 News
20 Covid-19 cases in Chiang Rai linked to Myanmar hotel
So far, 20 Covid-19 cases in Chiang Rai are linked…
- Thailand News
Samut Sakhon karaoke bar raided for alleged child prostitution operation
Police arrested a karaoke bar and restaurant owner for alleged…