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At least 27 killed after fire breaks out at popular Bangkok pub

Many of the victims were discovered in the restrooms, situated at the rear of the pub

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Bangkok Fire: 27 killed, 22 critically injured after blaze rips through Thai pub

Bangkok pub fire kills 27 and leaves 22 critically injured after smoke and flames engulf a crowded venue. Survivors say there were no rear fire escapes as authorities launch an investigation into one of Thailand's deadliest nightlife tragedies in recent years.

The Economic Times · Jul 12

'Sanrio Characters Half Marathon' is open to all runners

Local and international runners are invited to experience a new level of running entertainment at Southeast Asia's first "Sanrio Characters Half Marathon", which will take place at One Bangkok, Rama IV Road, on Sept 27.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12

‘It’s good to do nothing’: why hundreds gathered to sit still on one Bangkok weekend

Responding to a Facebook event which promised a chance to ‘escape’ the screen, young people turned out in Thailand’s capital to spend an hour being ‘useless’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10

Young artists bring passion in new performance series

The Royal Bangkok Symphony Music School (RBSS) is steadily expanding its contribution to Bangkok's cultural life. Beyond nurturing the next generation of musicians, it has created Sounds On Wireless, a music performance series that brings together performance, education and audience engagement in equal measure.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

The bilingual stage

To imagine a language is to imagine a vivid form of life, Ludwig Wittgenstein once argued persuasively in his Philosophical Investigations. Whether you agree with him or not, what Wittgenstein observed -- the interrelation between language and life -- has, without a rupture, been one of the most intensive socio-historical…

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

MotoGP leans towards Brazil for 2027 season launch

After Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, MotoGP could be headed to South America for its next season launch event

Motorsport · Jul 10

MotoGP plans for 2027 season launch in Brazil

After Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, MotoGP could head to South America for its next season launch event

Autosport · Jul 10

Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 10-16

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

Thai Airways cancels flights between Bangkok and Taipei as typhoon moves closer

Thai Airways International (THAI) suspends one flight between Bangkok and Taipei on Friday and five more on Saturday as Typhoon Bavi approaches the island.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10