Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Thailand News
Thaksin Shinawatra meets probation officials ahead of schedule
Thaksin Shinawatra reported to the Department of Probation officials in…
- Thailand News
Paramedic sheds light on mid-air suicide attempt from Bangkok
A paramedic stepped forward to provide more details regarding a…
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Bangkok man arrested for running homemade firearms operation
Bangkok police successfully arrested a 39 year old man for…
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Fatal gas leak and death in Chao Phraya River truck crash
A 22-wheel trailer truck overturned on a bridge over the…
- Press Room
THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2024 exceeds expectations, unveiling the future of HORECA
Surpassing all expectations, the future of HORECA emerged at THAIFEX…
- Thailand News
Illegal elephant pants from China seized at Bangkok warehouse
Economic Crime Suppression Division officers swooped on a warehouse in…
- Environment News
Bangkok uses AI weather forecasts to accurately notify citizens 3 hours in advance
Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, discussed with Chihito Kusabiraki, CEO…
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Violence erupts as group attacks volunteer at Bangkok gas station
Violence erupted at a Sai Mai district gas station in…
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Microsoft CEO halts Southeast Asia trip including Bangkok
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella delayed his visit to Thailand and neighbouring…
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Concerns over readiness of Thailand’s secondary cities for tourism
The private sector has expressed concerns over the readiness of…
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Bangkok’s children gasp for air amidst pollution nightmare
Children in Bangkok suffer daily from heavy air pollution, battling…
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MSDHS holds workshop to find solutions for family stability
In a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Social Development…
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73 year old Thai man swindles friends to pay party entertainers
Police arrested a 73 year old Thai man at his…
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Thai cops probe groping incident by foreign men in Bangkok
Thai police are investigating two foreign men who allegedly sexually…
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Thai school exam paper sparks debate on academic freedom
A seemingly routine social science exam paper ignited a firestorm…
- Thailand News
Bangkok considers law to pave way for fair land compensation
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is exploring the possibility of…
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Sustainability Week Asia 2024: A call to action for climate crisis
Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs…
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Massive online scam nets billions, dozens arrested in Thailand
The Thai authorities swooped on a sophisticated online scam that…
- Events
Bangkok prepares to expand BKK Food Center to all 50 districts to promote vulnerable groups’ access to food throughout the city
Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, inspected the BKK Food Bank…
- Thailand News
Songkran sees more stringent alcohol sales regulations
In a bid to curb road accidents caused by drunk…
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Scandal hits Government House with 500,000 baht lawn
The eagerly awaited overhaul of Government House’s front lawn, allegedly…
- Press Room
Tom Jones brings Ages & Stages tour to Bangkok on 14 March
International icon and living legend Tom Jones has announced his Ages…
- Thailand News
Australian man under investigation for road rage incident near Bangkok (video)
A Thai woman filed a complaint against an Australian man,…
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Bangkok cops bust plus-size women’s sex trade party organiser
Bangkok’s bustling city centre became the scene of a significant…
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Thai women march to Government House for labour rights
Bangkok streets echoed with the chants of empowered Thai women…
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Bangkok’s street stall showdown: Pedestrians vs Vendors
The age-old saga of Bangkok’s bustling streets versus its iconic…
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Update: Filipina transgender beauty contestant speaks out after Bangkok brawl
A Filipina transgender beauty contestant stepped into the spotlight following…
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Double trouble: British lookalikes forge unlikely friendship on flight to Thailand
An airport mix-up led a pair of British lookalikes to discover…
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Beware the bill dodger: Thai rescue warns Bangkok eateries of Thai man’s seizure scam
A Thai rescue foundation issued a scam warning to restaurants…
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Vaping crackdown: 10,000 devices seized in Bangkok market raid
Authorities in Bangkok have apprehended eight suspects and confiscated a…
