The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Police crack down on gun trading ring

Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police on Monday launched multiple raids on an illegal gun trading network allegedly run by Danupol "Bell" Samaesarn, with operations in Bangkok, Chon Buri, Kanchanaburi, Udon Thani and Chiang Mai provinces.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

Raids target gun runners

Crime Suppression Division police on Monday launched multiple raids on the illegal gun trading network allegedly run by Danupol "Bell" Samaesarn, with operations in Bangkok, Chon Buri, Kanchanaburi, Udon Thani and Chiang Mai provinces.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

Taxis allowed to cut meters out of town

Bangkok-registered taxis are allowed to not use meters when providing services outside seven provinces, says the Department of Land Transport (DLT).

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

British sex tourist who cut up Thai dancer 'came across as a Neo-Nazi', says pal

A friend of British murderer Shane Looker, who killed Laxami Manochat in Bangkok, recalls how the former bouncer was an angry man obsessed with 'petite women' and seemed like a 'neo-Nazi'

Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2022

New drainage tunnel to help Bangkok cope with flooding

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has outlined plans to use the new Bueng Nong Bon drainage tunnel to reduce flooding risks in the capital during the current rainy season.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2022

Facial paralysis sidelines Justin Bieber

LOS ANGELES: Pop star Justin Bieber says he has had to pause his world tour, which was to bring him to Bangkok in November, because he is suffering from partial facial paralysis.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2022

Army joins BMA in planning free concerts in city parks

First was Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. Next is army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2022

Unpretentious soul food

One of my favourite chef’s tables in Bangkok is Aromkwan, which has recently moved to a new location and is offering double the food and double the fun for B3,800 per person (plus vat) and includes free-flow mineral water.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2022

Finding your finesse

Besides being one of the best Sunday brunch spots in Bangkok, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok’s Stock.Room offers fun and engaging cooking lessons at its Studio.Maa-Lai.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2022

Out and Proud

Saroj "Ark" Kunatanad lives out and proud is his personal and professional lives. As an OG member of Trasher Bangkok, he has directed parody music videos and organised inclusive parties pre-Covid-19. He has also explored photography skills with intimate and sensual male portraits, adding "director” of music videos and commercials…

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2022