The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

City heritage needs new conservation law

Bangkok's claim to fame is undoubtedly its cultural heritage. Magnificent sites like the Grand Palace, Temple of Dawn and Temple of the Golden Mount delight visitors and make Thais proud.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022

Indian wedding expo will be a grand affair

The much-anticipated "Masala Wedding Fair" will return for a two-day extravaganza at the Thai Chitlada Grand Ballroom of Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park, Sukhumvit 22, on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 7pm.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022

Court throws out decade-long legal fight over Laos dam

A top court in Bangkok on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to halt purchases of electricity by the country from a hydropower dam in neighbouring Laos over environmental concerns, bringing an end to a decade-long legal battle.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022

Punk hero turns to the spoken word

As part of his "Good to See You" spoken word tour, the punk rock legend Henry Rollins is making his way to Southeast Asia and making a stop in Bangkok for a one-night-only show on Oct 21 at King Power Aksra Theatre.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022

Bangkok loses stalwart of city's music scene

Bangkok's local Irish music scene has been in in mourning since news reached the City of Angels that resident Irish music expert Dr Mick Moloney passed away in his Greenwich Village apartment in New York on July 27. He was 77. Mick had been a part-time resident in the city…

Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022

Retain city's flood plains

It's welcome news that Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered city officials to review the capital's 2024 zoning map, to promote development on the city's outskirts.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022

Southeastern Bangkok submerged as rain lashes central Thailand

Heavy rain pounded Greater Bangkok on Monday evening and left some eastern districts of the capital reeling under knee-deep water.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022

Asian Shares Mixed after China Cuts Key Rate, Japan GDP Up

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after China's central bank cut a key interest rate and Japan reported its economy picked up momentum in the last quarter. Tokyo and Sydney advanced while Hong Kong, Shanghai and Bangkok fell. US futures edged lower early Monday, while oil prices declined. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2022

Railways pays tribute to freedom fighter and body guard of Bose

Anantha Sarma joined the Azad Hind Fauz and served jail term in Bangkok

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2022

Business takes off again for LCCs flying in Southeast Asian markets

BANGKOK -- Low-cost carrier airlines in Southeast Asia are regaining momentum after having struggled with a decline in passenger numbers due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 14, 2022