The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Why Thailand abstained in UNGA vote

After Thailand abstained from voting at the UN General Assembly on Oct 12 before the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly, the country was bombarded with comments, mainly negative, over its decision. The other 34 countries that took a similar stand were not in the news because…

Bangkok Post · Oct 24, 2022

Asian innovators fight online hate, lies as tech giants fall short

BANGKOK/JAKARTA: Fed up with the constant stream of fake news on her family WhatsApp group chats in India - ranging from a water crisis in South Africa to rumours around a Bollywood actor's death -Tarunima Prabhakar built a simple tool to tackle misinformation.

Bangkok Post · Oct 24, 2022

Bitec to host Pet Fair Bangkok edition

The "Pet Fair South East Asia" will reunite the international pet industry in Bangkok from Wednesday to Friday, at Bitec Hall 103-104, Bang Na-Trat Road.

Bangkok Post · Oct 23, 2022

Terminal 21 expansion to focus on capital

LH Mall & Hotel Co (LHMH), a subsidiary of Land and Houses Plc (LH), which operates the Fashion Island and Terminal 21 lifestyle complexes, is conducting a feasibility study with a view to developing new lifestyle complexes in areas along Bangkok's mass transit routes.

Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022

Thailand in the spotlight as Apec nears

The Apec 2022 meeting will be held in Bangkok, and Thailand will be in headlines next month. The Government Public Relations Department recently launched the "Thailand Ready Apec Ready" campaign at Conrad Bangkok Hotel to increase public awareness of how Thais may benefit from this opportunity.

Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022

Pacific Rim finance leaders mull ways to curb inflation

Finance ministers of major Pacific Rim economies have pledged to combat inflation and seek sustainable growth at a meeting in Bangkok ahead of a summit next month

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

LANY returns to Bangkok

Californian band LANY is heading back to Bangkok for a pair of shows next month.

Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022

BMA stands ready to tackle smog

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is on high alert to adopt measures to stem air pollution as the level of PM2.5 fine dust in the capital is rising at an alarming pace.

Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022

Abac readies economic policies for summit

The Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac) Thailand looks set to deliver a number of proposals to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) ministers at a Bangkok summit next month, which will be developed into a policy with five strategies.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

Don Mueang readies for direct Fukuoka flights

Thai AirAsia launches its inaugural flight to Fukuoka via Don Mueang. This route launch comes just in time with the further relaxation of travel protocols and visas for foreign travellers to Japan.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022