The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Is Bangkok in danger of getting greener?

There is a decent-sized tree just over the wall at the back of my house in Bangkok which provides welcome shade. So I was a bit concerned the other day when workers from the local administration rolled up armed with a chainsaw, explaining the tree was threatening overhead electricity cables.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2022

Kolkata: Airlines, travel agents cheer decision to abolish Thai pass

KOLKATA: The Thai government’s decision to do away with the need for tourists and visitors to obtain a Thailand Pass before travelling to the country has brought cheers to airlines operating flights between Kolkata and Bangkok, and to travel agents in the city who expect an immediate uptick in business.…

The Times of India · Jun 18, 2022

Court tells Samak kin to pay B600m

The Supreme Administrative Court on Thursday upheld a lower court's ruling ordering the family of late Bangkok governor Samak Sundaravej to pay almost 600 million baht in damages to City Hall over a scandal-ridden fire engine and boat purchase scheme.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2022

Celebrating women in wine

Men dominate the world of wine sommeliers, worldwide. To shine a spotlight on the rise of female sommeliers in Thailand, Guru speaks to a few who have more than just a passion for good wines.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

Gaysorn bookstore moves stock to Chiang Mai

After six years, The Papersmith, an independent magazine shop in Bangkok's Gaysorn Village, will close its doors by the end of this month due to a lease expiry.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

Chadchart plans new walking streets in Bangkok

Bangkok is expected to see new walking streets to help stimulate the economy and improve people's livelihoods, says city governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

Taking Mexican cuisine to new heights

Launching ahead of the much-anticipated opening of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon in Q3, is Ojo Bangkok, a Mexican restaurant on the 76th floor of King Power Mahanakhon on Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

Chadchart clarifies US luxury house

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Wednesday said a luxury house in the United States was bought with his son's money inherited from the governor's mother.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

Recalling Bangkok's dark side

Many places are veiled in darkness. Arguably, they were once -- or still -- a reminder of things that should be left unsaid. You may entertain the thought of them, but should not make them known. Who wants to hear of social evil and death? But these places can offer…

Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2022

JustCo to open 4 new co-working spaces

JustCo, an operator of co-working spaces, is developing its presence in Asia-Pacific with four new centres in Thailand, Japan and Singapore.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2022