The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Indian men aim to break Thomas Cup jinx

HYDERABAD: India men will focus on winning the elusive medal while the depleted women's squad may find the going tough at the Thomas and Uber Cup, which will kick-off in Bangkok on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 8, 2022

Most Thais outside Bangkok want direct elections for governor: poll

As Bangkok residents gear up for the May 22 election of their governor, a large majority of people in other provinces also want to elect their own governors, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2022

Sindhu, Lakshya lead India's quest for medal at Thomas and Uber Cup Final

BANGKOK: Focus will be on double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen as the Indian badminton contingent resumes its quest for a medal at the Thomas and Uber Cup Final beginning here on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 7, 2022

Film star Johnny Anfone joins Thai Sang Thai

Actor and singer Johnny Anfone on Thursday expressed his readiness to stand as an MP for Bangkok under the banner of the Thai Sang Thai party in the next general election.

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022

Gig workers need unions to secure living

On May Day last week, hundreds of demonstrators marched from Ratchaprasong intersection to the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre (BACC) to push for improvements to labour rights. People from all walks of life took part in the rally, held by the Workers' Union. Among them were delivery riders with their…

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022

Ministry to host Apec trade talks

The Commerce Ministry is set to host Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) trade ministers in Bangkok, with renewed talks on the long-delayed Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) and open economies topping the agenda.

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022

Bangkok city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Thailand’s flavour-packed gateway

CITY GUIDES: The modern metropolis stands tall as a cultural capital of the world, with cutting-edge food, glamorous sky bars and suitcase-filling shopping to match, says Lucie Grace

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Film star joins Thai Sang Thai

Actor, host and singer Johnny Anfone on Thursday expressed his readiness to stand as an MP for Bangkok under the banner of the Thai Sang Thai Party in the next general election.

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022

Gunfire at meat firm kills 2

A Frenchman and a Thai woman were found shot dead and another Frenchman wounded at a cold-meats company in Bangkok on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · May 5, 2022

Pressure to mount on grade A occupancy

New Bangkok office supply of more than 1.2 million square metres slated for 2022-23 will put more pressure on occupancy of grade A spaces, which shrank to 84.7% in the first quarter this year, the lowest point over the past 34 quarters.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2022