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Yuan-only payment tale causes stir in ‘Bangkok’s next Chinatown’

Inspectors took to the streets in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok on Thursday after a claim about a restaurant refusing to accept Thai baht and demanding Chinese yuan caused a social media stir.

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Delta Thailand Showcases Integrated Building Automation Solutions for Smarter, Healthier and More Sustainable Spaces at NOVA Expo 2026

BANGKOK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, is presenting its integrated building automation solutions at NOVA Expo 2026, Booth V9, EH103 Hall. The showcase highlights an integrated building automation ecosystem for two key vertical applications:…

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Rockefeller Foundation Awards JUTI Grant to Deliver Bangkok Climate Action Week

BANGKOK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation today announced a US$300,000 grant to the Just Transitions Incubators (JUTI) to form a diverse, multistakeholder coalition to deliver its flagship initiative, the Bangkok Climate Action Week (BKKCAW) in 2026 and 2027. BKKCAW 2026 will take place from October 3–11, 2026.…

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Chadchart denies BMA patronage claim

Recently resigned Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has denied allegations of corruption, patronage networks, and the sale of civil service positions within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) during his tenure.

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The Peninsula Hotels Celebrates Five of its Hotels Receiving Condé Nast Traveler's Inaugural Triple Crown Award

HONG KONG, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting the brand's enduring legacy, The Peninsula Hotels is proud to announce that The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Tokyo, and The Peninsula Chicago have been named to the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown collection.

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Japanese man assaulted by taxi driver

A 52-year-old Japanese man has complained to police that he was assaulted by a ride-hailing platform driver in the Asok area of Bangkok during an argument over the previously agreed fare.

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Em District hosts Love Pride 2026

To celebrate Pride Month in June, Em District is holding Love Pride 2026 featuring creative activities and spectacular installation art throughout the month to transform the entire Sukhumvit area into a Pride landmark in the heart of Bangkok.

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K-pop snacks and shows on the menu this month

Here are two exciting updates for K-pop fans this June. First, to celebrate their 13th anniversary BTS has collaborated on the launch of Limited-Edition Oreo & BTS Cookies. Second, CNBlue is set to rock Bangkok with their world tour concert on June 6.

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Waste separation comes to Bangkok condos

Pilot project part of campaign to promote sorting and reduce pressure on landfills

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Lightning strikes motorcyclist on Bangkok flyover

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after being struck by lightning while riding on the Ratchavibha flyover in Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.

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Japanese man assaulted by ride-hail driver

A 52-year-old Japanese restaurateur has complained to police that he was assaulted by a ride-hailing platform driver in the Asok area of Bangkok during an argument over the previously agreed fare.

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Cambodia takes maritime dispute with Thailand to UN

PHNOM PENH - Cambodia said on Tuesday ‌it has informed the United Nations and Thailand that it has launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a ⁠long-running maritime boundary dispute with Bangkok.

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OKJ launches steak-and-salad restaurant

SET-listed Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Plc (OKJ), operator of Ohkajhu restaurants, has launched "Grill & Ground", a steak-and-salad restaurant concept, aiming to operate 15-20 stores within three years.

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Rail system restructuring proposal heads to cabinet

The Transport Ministry will today (Tuesday) seek cabinet approval in principle for a plan to place Bangkok's electric rail network under a single management model overseen by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).

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Como bets on pent-up luxury travel demand

The premium and luxury tourism segment in Asia-Pacific remains resilient amid geopolitical tensions, as travellers seek intentional travel with trusted brands, and major destinations such as Thailand are projected to rebound once tensions ease, supported by pent-up demand, says Como Hotels and Resorts, a Singaporean hospitality operator.

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Manufacturing sector to gather in Bangkok

RX BITEC is hosting Manufacturing Expo 2026, Asean's most comprehensive machinery and technology exhibition for the manufacturing and supporting industries, under the theme "Innovations that Define All Industries".

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Authorities' neglect keeps Bangkok transit unsafe

The deadly train–bus collision near Makkasan station last month, which killed eight and injured about 30, is more than a singular tragedy. It exposes persistent failures in Thailand’s transport system that have long gone unaddressed.

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A multicultural dialogue of fashion

Thailand Fashion Week is back - and Bangkok is making its case as one of fashion's most exciting emerging hubs in Asia.

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Shopping extravaganza commences

Bangkok's leading retail and lifestyle destinations have joined forces to launch "Bangkok Shopping Festival 2026", a citywide shopping campaign aimed at stimulating tourism, consumer spending and urban economic activity.

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Siri Sala hosts Sino-Thai cultural programme

Siri Sala Private Thai Villa presents The Rivers Of Heritage Series, a two-day cultural programme to explore the influence of Chinese migration on Bangkok's history, rituals and social traditions, on the evenings of this Friday and Saturday.

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Voters favour independent candidates in Bangkok governor race

Independent candidates running in the Bangkok gubernatorial and city council elections are the voters' top choices with polling exactly four weeks away, a Nida poll showed on Sunday.

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Italy backs development plan

Bangkok and Rome are exploring deeper transport cooperation as Italy signals support for Thailand's rail and port expansion plans.

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Man held in Bangkok for selling fake luxury perfumes

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly selling counterfeit luxury-brand perfumes online, falsely claiming they were genuine products offered at unusually low prices because they were sold without boxes or as bottle-only imports.

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Abhisit confident Democrats can win back Bangkok voters

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that the party can persuade Bangkok voters backing incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt to support Democrat gubernatorial candidate Anucha Burapachaisri and the party’s council candidates in the June 28 election.

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Is Bangkok a good place to live?

“Bangkok is amazing, absolutely wonderful.” “It’s easy to build a future.” “The number one problem is traffic jams.” “Bangkok is great if you have money.” These were some of the responses we heard when we asked the question: Is Bangkok a good place to live?

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