The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Groundbreaking Academic Results at Harrow Bangkok

Harrow International School Bangkok’s exam results consistently place us among the top International Schools in the world. This year is no exception as our students once again attain an outstanding set of IGCSE and A Level results.

Bangkok Post · Aug 31, 2022

Senior southern official on gambling network charges

An executive member of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) has surrendered to Bangkok police to answer charges of involvement in an online gambling network.

Bangkok Post · Aug 31, 2022

Major seizure of fake brand name goods

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has seized 360,000 items falsely labelled with luxury brand names, in Nakhon Nayok province and in Bang Bon district of Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Aug 31, 2022

Snake encounter reported every 15 minutes in Bangkok

Staff at the 199 emergency hotline say they get a call for help with snakes every 15 minutes on average, with about 60,000 snake removals taking place each year.

Bangkok Post · Aug 29, 2022

Governor seeks backing for BTS extension fares

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will ask the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) to back a new fare structure for extensions of the BTS Green Line on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 28, 2022

Siam Society hosts closer look of Rattanakosin architecture

Siam Society is holding a one-day trip to witness the beauty, delicacy and legacies of the Rattanakosin kingdom at four of magnificent architectures in Bangkok on Sept 10.

Bangkok Post · Aug 28, 2022

New luxury hotels to soar in Bangkok

Riverside locations on Charoen Krung Road and the Sathon-Rama IV area have become the hot zones in Bangkok where a large number of new luxury hotel rooms are projected to open in 2023-25, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Aug 28, 2022

Snake encounter reported every 15 minutes in Bangkok

Snakes are a much bigger problem in Bangkok than many people think. Just ask the staff at the 199 emergency hotline. On average, they say, they get a call for assistance with snakes every 15 minutes, with about 60,000 snake removals taking place each year.

Bangkok Post · Aug 27, 2022

Bangkok bridges to be inspected after Lat Phrao damage found

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has called for a comprehensive inspection of traffic bridges across the city after being alerted to concerning damage to the bridge over the busy Ratchada-Lat Phrao intersection.

Bangkok Post · Aug 27, 2022

Providing home options in Pattaya

After Covid-19 hit the condo market, investment property developer Habitat Group decided to shift to low-rise houses focused on branded residences and vacation homes in Pattaya, aiming to increase its low-rise portfolio from 20% to 40% in a few years.

Bangkok Post · Aug 27, 2022