Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Bangkok News
First case of New Coronavirus Pneumonia detected arriving in Bangkok
A first case of ‘New Coronavirus Pneumonia’ has been identified…
- Politics News
Thousands join the pro and anti government protests in Bangkok
Protesters, from both sides of the political camp turned up…
- Environment News
Bangkok haze and smog continues over the weekend
There is unlikely to be much respite of the air…
- Bangkok News
Seawater v Freshwater in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. The seawater is winning.
The Office of National Water Resources is holding an urgent…
- Bangkok News
And they’re off! Hundreds of thousands leave Bangkok for New Year break
PHOTO: Eleven Media Group Hundreds of thousands of Bangkok residents…
- Hot News
Solar eclipse today across Thailand. Here’s how to watch it.
CAUTION: Looking at the sun directly and without proper equipment…
- Bangkok News
Early morning fire destroys plastics factory south of Bangkok
PHOTO: Sutthiwit Chayutworakan – Bangkok Post A fire has destroyed…
- Transport News
Pollution Control Department officials roll out car-free day on Wednesdays
PHOTO: kenlwrites.com “She says the drive normally takes her an…
- Politics News
“This is just the beginning” – Thanathorn warns the government
PHOTOS: Thousands gathered in the first large anti-government rally in…
- Bangkok News
Social media meltdown over tuk-tuk sex trip in Bangkok
PHOTO: Facebook/Khun-Khachen Thai netizens are in a frenzy over two…
- Events
Transport and viewing locations for today’s Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok
This morning we wake to a perfect Bangkok day for…
- Tourism News
Bangkok is #1 in travel index for fourth year in a row
PHOTO: TakeMeTour Bangkok, despite some recent tourist number woes, continues…
- Thailand News
Recreational drug users warned over dangers of ‘Magic Paper’ hallucinogen
PHOTO: reddit.com Thai medical officials are warning about a recreational…
- Tourism News
Tourism authorities refurbish old klongs as new tourist attractions in Bangkok
Bangkok’s old nickname “Venice of the East” is slowly coming…
- Expats
British tourist locked up in ‘horror’ prison, fellow inmate dies in his arms
PHOTO: mirror.co.uk A British father of two has shared his…
- Bangkok News
Girl faints on Bangkok street, wakes up in hospital with 300K missing
A Facebook User ‘โรจน์ โชว์รูม’ posted online calling for help.…
- 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…
- Transport News
Thai Airways offers One Pass One Price Value Card
In a first of what will surely be a prolonged…
- 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…
- 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…
- World News
Bangkok bombing suspects make their first appearance in court
Three suspects are now in custody after being arraigned in…
- 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…
