The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

6 reasons to recalibrate Thai-US ties

After years of benign neglect, Thailand is seeing some earth-shaking developments from the US, with the Biden administration apparently suddenly realising that Thailand remains a key ally in the region that has not yet been fully utilised. At this juncture, the time is right. Both countries are planning to commemorate…

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022

Popular Japanese outlet joins Seacon Bangkae

The fifth Don Don Donki outlet in Thailand has recently opened its doors at Seacon Bangkae, bringing a variety of quality goods straight from Japan to the western part of Bangkok for the first time.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022

Katie Price FaceTimes Harvey from evening out in Bangkok after avoiding jail

Katie Price - who has already been on five holidays this year - is back in Thailand with fiancé Carl Woods and hours after landing in Bangkok the 44-year-old touched in with son Harvey

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022

All for pride, pride for all

Silom Road was packed. I don't think anyone -- not even the organisers -- anticipated such a scene. What a turnout it was on the first Sunday of June when crowds flocked to the area to join the Pride parade. There was music and dancing. Lady Gaga's Born This Way…

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2022

Bangkok's market fire kills at least 2

A huge blaze in Bangkok torched buildings and cars in a market community near the city's Chinatown district on Sunday, killing at least two, with nine others suffering smoke inhalation, according to the Thai capital's governor and local media.

Reuters · Jun 26, 2022

Bangkok governor to assess designated rally grounds after 1 month

City Hall will review the use of seven locations in Bangkok for public demonstrations after one month, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Sunday, although there had been no problems so far.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2022

Fire hits Bangkok's Sampeng market, 2 killed

A fire broke out near Sampeng market on Ratchawong road leading to the Ratchawong boat pier in Bangkok's Samphanthawong district. Two persons were reportedly killed, according to media reports.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2022

BMTA owns up to bus problems

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has admitted its public bus service is experiencing critical vehicle shortages on almost 27 routes, with nearly 90% of commuters having reported lengthy waits.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2022

Bangkok governor goes maskless during morning run

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Saturday demonstrated that people can now take off their face masks in open spaces by taking his morning run at Lumphini Park without a mask.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2022

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration selects 7 protest sites

City Hall has designated seven sites where people can hold demonstrations in Bangkok under the Public Assembly Act, though rally organisers have to seek prior permission and follow related laws.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2022