The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

BMA aims for cleaner, safer air

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to elevate the PM2.5 safety standard from 50 to 37.5 µg/m³.

Bangkok Post · May 13, 2022

Chamlong backs Rosana for governor

Former Bangkok governor Chamlong Srimuang has endorsed Rosana Tositrakul for the upcoming election as the best candidate to steer the capital forward.

Bangkok Post · May 12, 2022

Party hearty

Word of mouth is the best referral, even in this day and age of social media. So when I heard that Zuma Bangkok is serving the best food yet, I had to try it. The modern Japanese izakaya at the St. Regis Bangkok on Ratchadamri Road, has always been fun,…

Bangkok Post · May 12, 2022

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian women to face Thailand in quarterfinals

Indian women, who were whitewashed by South Korea 0-5 in their last Group D match on Wednesday, will face Thailand in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup in Bangkok on Thursday. The Indian men too lost their last Group C match against Chinese Taipei 2-3 in the Thomas Cup. The…

The Times of India · May 12, 2022

So close yet worlds apart

The gentle winds cooled the summer heat as I sat on the bank of the Nakhon Chai Si River, taking in a beautiful view of the waterside hamlet and lush landscapes of the small town of Sam Phran in Nakhon Pathom province. It's only a 90-minute drive from the hustle…

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022

Thomas Cup Final: India lose 2-3 to Chinese Taipei in final group match

BANGKOK: India endured a tough day in office with both the men's and women's badminton teams suffering defeats in their final group match at the Thomas and Uber Cup Final on Wednesday.

The Times of India · May 11, 2022

Tvesa Malik to lead team at Aramco Series in Bangkok

BANGKOK: Tvesa Malik will be shouldering the responsibility of being the captain as she aims for a good show at the $1 million Aramco Team Series – Bangkok, starting Thursday.

The Times of India · May 11, 2022

Uber Cup Final: Indian team drubbed 0-5 by Korea

BANGKOK: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was vanquished by world number four An Seyoung yet again as the Indian women's badminton team suffered a demoralising 0-5 defeat against Korea in their final group D match of the Uber Cup Final here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · May 11, 2022

New Chao Phraya bridge to be completed next year

Construction of the country's widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022

Indian women swamp USA to enter Uber Cup knockouts

Indian women qualified for the knockouts of the Uber Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory against USA in Group D in Bangkok on Tuesday. The Indians, who defeated Canada 4-1 on Sunday, have assured themselves of a top two finish in the group along with South Korea.

The Times of India · May 11, 2022