Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Transport News
Thailand’s high speed rail future “not the right fit”
After years of delays, negotiations and more negotiations, bullet trains…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok’s office rental hot spots
PHOTO: brandinside.asia And the winner is…? A survey carried out…
- Politics News
Anti-corruption commission says government officials guilty of taking bribes in power plant agreement
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is accusing the Thai government…
- News
School funding challenge for bilingual curriculum
The secretary-general of the Office of the Basic Education Commission…
- Environment News
Increase in use of biodegradable krathongs pleases Bangkok governor
The eco-friendly message seems to be getting through as Bangkok…
- Economy News
Government wants to extend ‘Eat, Spend, Shop’ economic stimulus plan
The government is seeking to extend the deadline for its…
- Environment News
Future Forward Party might be dissolved
The Constitutional Court will deliver a ruling on on Nov…
- Transport News
Police tracking down Mercedes driver who wouldn’t give way to an ambulance – VIDEO
MONTAGE: Daily News Police are tracking down the driver of…
- Chiang Mai News
Man opens emergency exit on Chiang Mai to Bangkok flight
PHOTOS: Sanook.com A Thai Smile flight, due to leave Chiang…
- World News
Thai PM opens ASEAN Summit in Bangkok amid world economic tensions
PHOTOS: The Nation The 35th Summit of ASEAN leaders opened…
- World News
ASEAN should use the power of its 650 million people – Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad
“The 94 year old Malaysian leader also discussed secrets behind…
- Bangkok News
Broadway in Bangkok…unplugged. Live theatre in BKK
Book now for the matinee or evening show on Saturday…
- News
The lights are on, but there’s no-one home: villagers report empty police station in central Thailand
Villagers in Pathumthani province, central Thailand, have lodged complaints about…
- Thai Life
Government promoting “active ageing” for Thailand’s elderly
Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek says that as of 2018,…
- Economy News
High-speed rail link approved
Plans for a new 7.4 billion dollar high-speed rail link…
- Thai Life
Protest at sacking of school director
Teachers, present and former students and parents gathered at Bangkok…
- Thai Life
Four hundred made redundant as tyre factory in eastern Thailand shuts down
The closure of a tyre canvas production plant in Rayong…
- Tourism News
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport moves domestic passenger security screening
From 5.00am on November 19, Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok will…
- News
Thirty public parks in Bangkok to open for Loy Krathong festival
Bangkok will open 30 public parks for the forthcoming Loy…
- Thailand News
Thai Red Cross issues appeal for blood donations
Blood supplies are running low and The National Blood Centre…
- Economy News
Airline on brink of collapse, TG president warns
The president of Thai Airways has announced that the national…
- Tourism News
Another Thai hotel management dispute flares up – The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel
PHOTO: The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels,…
- News
Tax on salt content being considered
The Excise Department is considering imposing a tax on the…
- News
Army chief not planning a leap into political life
Army chief General Apirat Kongsompong will have to wait for…
- Bangkok News
Green Day heading back to BKK in 2020
Green Day, five-time Grammy Award winners, are embarking on a…
- News
10 billionaires among Thailand’s 500 MPs
Thailand has 10 billionaire MPs, while the poorest MP has…
- News
PM will act on opposition’s recommendations
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Saturday that he was…
- News
Foreigner arrested for exchange counter robbery
A foreign man was arrested after robbing a currency exchange…
- Health
Top 5 reasons why Aussies choose medical tourism in Thailand
“With more than 15,000 Aussies travelling to Thailand each year…
- World News
Bangkok and Nonthaburi to get 2 extra holidays during ASEAN summit
November 4 and 5 have been approved as official holidays…
