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Thai police rescue 2 baby orangutans and arrest a trafficking suspect

Police in Thailand’s capital Bangkok have rescued two baby orangutans and arrested an alleged trafficker

The Independent UK

Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur to resume direct train service by end of 2025

The revived service will enable travellers to move between the two countries without multiple transfers

The Independent UK

Thai construction tycoon and engineers charged over deadly Bangkok high-rise collapse

The building, meant to house Thailand’s State Audit Office, was the only structure in the Southeast Asian country to collapse in the quake in neighbouring Myanmar, killing 92 people.

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Thai construction magnate and others surrender to police on charges over building collapse in quake

A construction magnate and more than a dozen other people have surrendered to police on criminal negligence charges for the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise during a March 28 earthquake

The Independent UK

Bangkok cable thieves shocked in the act

Two thieves were electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical cables in Bangkok, resulting in severe injuries and their subsequent arrest.

Bangkok Post

17 arrest warrants issued over SAO building collapse

The Criminal Court on Thursday approved arrest warrants for 17 people, including construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, in connection with the collapse of the 2.1-billion-baht State Audit Office building in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Reuters: Arrest warrants issued following deadly Bangkok skyscraper collapse

It was the only skyscraper to collapse during tremors caused by a massive 7.7 magnitude quake in neighbouring Myanmar

The Independent UK

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Thai Student Awarded Global Youth Action Fund 2025 for Transforming Hotel Waste into Humanitarian Aid

Bangkok, Thailand – Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn, a student at Choate Rosemary Hall, USA, has been named by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB)—a nonprofit foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968—as a recipient of the Global Youth Action Fund 2025. This highly competitive award includes $2,500 USD in funding…

Bangkok Post

Disturbed man fires shots in Bangkok Noi

Police rushed to Soi Wat Lakhon Tham in Bangkok Noi district of Bangkok, where a disturbed man fired gunshots skywards and reportedly had a hostage on Thursday morning.

Bangkok Post

Thai officials seize over 200 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the U.S.

Thai officials on Wednesday said they seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States at the Bangkok port, the biggest lot they found this year

The Independent UK

Foreign influencer blasted for loud music on Bangkok MRT

A foreign influencer has been criticised after posting a video of himself dragging a loudspeaker and playing music at high volume inside a moving MRT train in Bangkok, prompting fellow passengers to shout at him in protest.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok officials end search operation at skyscraper that collapsed after earthquake

The high-rise building, meant to be the new office for the State Audit Office, was the only building in Bangkok that collapsed following the 28 March earthquake in Myanmar.

Euronews

Maeving’s New Blackout Electric Motorcycle Is a Retro-Inspired Urban Commuter

Electric motorcycles are steadily gaining ground in Europe and Asia, especially as alternatives to small-displacement ICE bikes. With growing concerns over emissions and fuel prices, more urban riders are looking toward low-maintenance, eco-friendly two-wheelers. In cities like London, Paris, and Bangkok, electric bikes are now a practical and increasingly popular…

RideApart

Bangkok officials end search operation at the skyscraper that collapsed following an earthquake

Thai authorities on Tuesday officially ended the search operation at the building under construction in the capital Bangkok which collapsed following an earthquake that killed dozens over a month ago

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Search for bodies ends at Bangkok collapse site

Efforts to recover the bodies of those lost in the collapse of the State Audit Office building in Bangkok, triggered by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, have ended, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

‘For inspiration, we go back to family’: the Bangkok hotel chef whose authentic cuisine is rooted in his past

Inspired by homestyle cooking from Thailand’s four regions, Athiti Moungthong gives the most traditional of dishes a modern twist as he shows off their fabulous flavours

RideApart

This Yamaha Scooter Bagged a Red Dot Award For Product Design

Scooters don’t always get the credit they deserve. They’re not flashy, loud, or built for bragging rights. But when it comes to surviving the daily grind—city traffic, fuel prices, tight parking—they’re pretty much unbeatable. In places like Manila, Bangkok, Tokyo, and all over Europe, scooters are the lifeblood of the…

Bangkok Post

Wet weekend forecast

The Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms in the upper part of the country between Friday and Monday and forecast rainfall for Bangkok throughout the week.

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Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

The heroism of Australian women dedicated to saving war's most vulnerable victims has been remembered at a memorial service marking an unimaginable tragedy.

The Guardian - UK

A night or two to chill: why the flexiscape travel trend is a perfect fit for Southeast Asia

Travelling in this vibrant corner of the world is a sensory jamboree – so ending a trip with two nights of tranquillity at a fancy hotel is the perfect way to recalibrate before your journey home

The Guardian - UK

Seaplanes, coral planting and an enticing kiss bridge: the most enchanting romantic stays in Southeast Asia

South-east Asia is huge for destination weddings and honeymoons – but couples don’t need to get hitched to experience the delights this corner of the globe has to offer

The Guardian - UK

From Singapore to Vietnam: six concierges at luxe Southeast Asian hotels reveal the places you shouldn’t miss

For off-the-beaten-track adventures, the Concierge Desk is a reliable source of hot tips, whether you’re after romantic cable car dining or a wetlands wildlife walk

Bangkok Post

Police seize fake brandname goods in Bangkok shopping mall

Police have arrested a Chinese man on a charge of selling counterfeit brand products and seized more than 27,000 smuggled items from a store in a shopping mall in Bangkok.

Al Jazeera

Bangkok earthquake: Will Thailand fall out of love with skyscrapers?

Some residents of the world’s 12th tallest city fear returning to high-rise living a month on from earthquake.

The Independent UK

Thailand arrests Chinese executive linked to Bangkok tower that collapsed during earthquake

Investigators allege company hid foreign control using Thai proxies

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