Bangkok
Breaking news and major events from Bangkok, covering politics, business, transport, and social issues.
- Bangkok News
Candidate for Bangkok’s governor says he has no plan to move the capital if he wins
Following the naming of Indonesia’s new capital by President Joko…
- Bangkok News
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha orders two agencies to lead crackdown on call-centre scams
Following escalating public complaints that many Thais have fallen victim…
- Thailand News
First meeting of Thailand’s Lower House this year adjourned due to lack of numbers
The first meeting of the year for Thailand’s House of…
- Destination Guide
City Guide: Where to live in Bangkok as an expat 2022
There are many neighbourhoods to choose from in Bangkok, and…
- Events
State Railway of Thailand approves use of Bang Sue station to host National Book Fair
Thailand’s National Book Fair will take place this year at…
- Thailand News
Elderly rescued from unauthorised care facilities in Bangkok after reports of poor conditions
Elderly people kept in poor conditions at unauthorised care facilities…
- Crime News
Police in 54 km car chase when man on yabba steals semi truck
Police were led on a long-distance chase through the suburbs…
- Thailand News
Hungarian wanted overseas arrested in Bangkok, overstayed visa by 10 years
Thai Immigration police arrested a 48 year old Hungarian suspect…
- Thailand News
Chinese New Year on Bangkok’s Yaowarat Road cancelled again due to Covid-19
Chinese New Year is expected to be celebrated on February…
- Bangkok News
Transport minister says Suvarnabhumi Airport expansion will begin in July
Plans to expand Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport will kick off in…
- Travel
City Guide: Top 10 luxury hotels to book in Bangkok 2022
With nearly 100 luxury hotels to choose from in Bangkok,…
- Environment News
PM 2.5 air pollutant at high levels in many parts of Bangkok, surrounding provinces
This morning, fine dust of dangerous P.M level 2.5 covered…
- Thailand News
Suvarnabhumi Airport’s passenger terminal to be extended for future tourists
In the next 10 years, Thailand could rank as the…
- Bangkok News
Teenagers arrested for allegedly stealing batteries, steel railings from a train station
Two 19 year olds were arrested and charged for allegedly…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok field hospitals fill with patients, Prayut urges Thais not to let their guard down
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is urging Thais to not lower their…
- World News
Vietjet to resume two weekly flights between Vietnam and Thailand this week
Starting Friday, Vietnam’s national flag carrier, Vietjet, will resume flights…
- Environment News
Harmful dust levels reported in Greater Bangkok – Pollution Control Department
Thailand’s Pollution Control Department is warning of harmful amounts of…
- Thailand News
413 Bars in Bangkok ask permission to reopen as restaurants
More than 400 bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues in Bangkok…
- Bangkok News
Teachers in Bangkok mark Teachers Day by making 7 demands of government
Teachers in Bangkok have marked National Teachers Day with a…
- Thailand News
More than 100 Burmese job seekers detained for allegedly entering Thailand illegally
Amidst thousands of refugees legally fleeing into Thailand’s soil due…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok reports surge in Covid cases linked to restaurant/bars, student dorms
Health officials say there has been a surge in infections…
- Covid-19 News
5 criteria set for hospitalising Covid-19 patients in Bangkok
In Bangkok, officials are attempting to take some of the…
- Thailand News
Thailand recognises Taiwan’s Medigen vaccine, inoculated travellers eligible for Sandbox entry
A Covid-19 vaccine developed by Taiwan’s Medigen Vaccine Biologics has…
- Thailand News
Bank of Thailand forecasts lower economic growth during Omicron outbreak
With the emergence of the Omicron variant in Thailand and…
- Crime News
Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok denies data breach after post lists patient records for sale
In what appeared to be the latest breach of the…
- Bangkok News
Omicron cases rise, Bangkok residents flock to Bang Sue Vaccination Centre
Following an uptick in Omicron Covid-19 cases, Bangkok’s major inoculation…
- Covid-19 News
Bangkok opens new Covid-19 testing centre amid surge in infections
A new Covid-19 testing centre, capable of conducting up to…
- Thailand video news
Thailand Pass, Punishing the government, Firing Jay | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Tim go through your messages, comments and feedback…
- Bangkok News
Tourism officials warn that 7 billion baht could be lost due to suspension of Test & Go
Tourism officials warn that at least 7 billion baht of…
- Bangkok News
Bodies of Thai model and unidentified woman found in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River
The bodies of a Thai model and an unidentified woman…
- Bangkok News
Kids ride free on BTS and MRT trains for National Children’s Day
National Children’s Day is coming up on January 8 and…
- Covid-19 News
Omicron Update: 2,062 infections in 54 Thailand provinces
Thailand and hope to avoid an outbreak of Omicron for…
