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Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Thailand Protest News
Thailand feminists protest at Democrat party HQ, demand justice in ‘#MeToo’ scandal
Thai feminist groups banded together this morning to stage a…
- Thailand News
Rescue worker shot dead after rival volunteer groups brawl in Bangkok
A volunteer rescue worker has died, after reportedly receiving a…
- Thailand video news
Changes to the Thailand Pass | GMT
A few minor changes to the current Thailand Pass and…
- Bangkok News
UPDATE: Former Democrat deputy leader now temporarily released, Bangkok
THE LATEST After agreeing this morning to temporarily detain the…
- Tourism News
Does Thailand need casinos? Study to be submitted next month
In May, a committee of Thailand’s cabinet members and politicians…
- Covid-19 News
Booster vaccines really do boost immunity to Omicron, says National Vaccine Institute
Thailand’s National Vaccine Institute has refuted a rumour spreading on…
- Crime News
Argument between Bangkok ‘Win’ drivers ends in a fatal shooting
A motorcycle taxi driver, aka. ‘win’ driver, has surrendered to…
- Crime News
Police arrest 7 suspects in cherry bomb attack on PM Prayut’s home
Police have arrested 7 youths suspected for involvement in the…
- Songkran News
Thailand deploys troops to Khao San Road to combat water splashing tourists – VIDEO
Call in the troops! That’s been the response from Thailand’s…
- Thailand News
Suvarnabhumi Airport adds arrival QR code to ease confusion
Travellers are being recommended to download a QR code had…
- Thailand News
Spreading Thai Culture Overseas in an RV | Songkran Special
The Cooking Nomads couple – Anne & Hassan are a…
- Thailand News
Thai rapper ‘Elevenfinger’ suspected of bombing PM Prayut’s residence
A political rapper known as “Elevenfinger” has become the main…
- Thailand News
Nok Air requests operational fee waivers to help restart Betong flights
I just need a little help from my friends. That’s…
- Thailand News
Thailand predicts a million passengers to catch flights during Songkran festival
Airports of Thailand, or AoT, expects about a million air…
- Bangkok News
UPDATE: Bangkok airport claims Test & Go crowding was temporary, problem already fixed
Suvarnabhumi International Airport has responded to the complaint from a…
- Thailand News
Bomb thrown at PM Prayut’s house, protesters burn coffin decorated with his image
Yesterday, a teenager threw a “ping pong” bomb at Thailand’s…
- Thailand News
Thai YouTuber complains about Test & Go: ‘Foreigners won’t come back if facing this…’
After reportedly seeing crowds of tourists left waiting for hotels…
- Environment News
Unsafe levels of smog and smoke blanket Bangkok – VIDEO
Unsafe levels of PM2.5 ‘particulate’ cloud Bangkok and surrounding areas…
- Bangkok News
Independent candidate leads Bangkok’s race for a new Governor
An independent candidate is leading the record pack of 31…
- Thailand video news
Plastic obsession & Southern insurgency in Thailand | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Tim go through your messages, comments and feedback…
- Food
5 bubble tea (boba) shops you need to swing by in Bangkok
Did you know? An average Thai person consumes six cups…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA delays easing entry restrictions to Thailand… until after Songkran festival
The CCSA has announced today that they will hold off…
- Thailand News
Why are Thai Airways leasing 3 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft?
Thai Airways is expanding its fleet by three this month…
- Thailand News
CCSA to discuss Songkran, scrapping on-arrival PCR tests for travellers TODAY
Thailand’s government will meet again today to discuss how to…
- Bangkok News
Prayut advises Bangkok governor hopefuls on drainage system, population density
Following a record registration of 31 candidates for Bangkok’s gubernatorial election,…
- Thailand video news
Thailand prepares to axe on arrival PCR test | GMT
The government will on Friday consider scrapping mandatory RT-PCR tests…
- Bangkok News
Highest ever number of gubernatorial candidates register in Bangkok
The highest ever number of candidates, 31, have registered for…
- Travel
City Guide: Rejuvenate yourself at EGEIRO Coffee in Ekamai, Bangkok
Delicious and affordable hand-crafted coffee drinks made by a friendly…
- Songkran News
Khao San Road businesses cancel Songkran party plans for third year running
Splash-happy tourists can cross out Bangkok’s Khao San Road from…