The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

BMA starts courting Grey Line investors

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is seeking private companies interested in investing in its Grey Line monorail project as construction is due to begin in 2026.

Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2022

New look, same great taste

One of Bangkok's most popular Italian restaurants, Biscotti at Anantara Siam, was relaunched last month after an extensive renovation.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2022

Democrats bleed members, but staunch supporters remain confident

Thailand's oldest political party is seeing more members wave it goodbye, but nothing can shake supporters' confidence their leader can rise to be the next prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2022

Steeped in tradition

Sitting on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Samphanthawong district is home to a large Chinese community and the Sampheng neighbourhood, which once functioned as Bangkok's primary commercial core. Browsing around, visitors can see historic Chinese shrines with striking architecture nestled among clusters of classic shophouses, transporting visitors…

Bangkok Post · Mar 16, 2022

Betong flights cancelled for lack of interest

Nok Air cancelled its new Bangkok-Betong flights on Wednesday and Friday due to lack of passengers, promised refunds for the few tickets sold and suspended the service.

Bangkok Post · Mar 16, 2022

A city blind to half of its population

At the end of 2021, Bangkok had 5.52 million residents -- 53% of whom (2.93 million) are women.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2022

At the crossroads of history

In a career than spans three decades, photojournalist Vinai Dithajohn has risked his life covering several coups and protest movements mostly using Democracy Monument as a vantage point. An exhibition of some his most harrowing shots and others that humanise protesters and police officers alike is currently on display at…

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2022

Come witness Australian culture through comics

The Australian embassy presents "Australian Comics – Promoting Culture Through Visual Story Telling", a brand-new exhibition showcasing the best and most original comic art from Down Under, at the Gallery, 3rd floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, until March 27.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2022

Prayut concerned over Russia-Ukraine conflict on Apec summit

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concern over the Russian war against Ukraine that may affect the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2022

Bangkok allows drinking at meetings, banquets until 11pm

Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has signed an order allowing participants in meetings and banquets to drink alcoholic beverages until 11pm, further easing Covid-19 controls.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2022