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Another person has died after drinking methanol moonshine purchased from stalls in northern Bangkok, lifting the toll to eight with six still in hospital.

Bangkok Post

Escape Bangkok and explore these hidden corners of Thailand by rail

While Bangkok’s exciting buzz and modern metropolis is undoubtedly a must-vist, sometimes a little adventure is in order – Lucie Grace explores Thailand’s best cultural, luxurious and tropical lesser-known gems all in reach by a train ride

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The Thailand island you must visit now – before ‘The White Lotus’ effect hits

Koh Samui has had a major glow up ahead of filming for the hit show, with plush resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants and up-market spas. Fiona McIntosh suggests making a trip soon – while it’s still possible to find good deals

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Three Foreign Workers Found Dead In Thai Railway Tunnel

Three foreign workers rescued from collapsed railway tunnel in Thailand during high-speed railway construction. Investigation ongoing. Project connecting B...

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MotoGP to hold season launch in Bangkok ahead of 2025 Thailand opener

Dorna plans to organise a special launch event in Bangkok with all MotoGP teams ahead of the season-opening Thailand Grand Prix in 2025.

Autosport

Horse racing club plans Bangkok casino

The Royal Turf Club is raising a 200-billion-baht fund to open an entertainment complex that will include a casino on a vast land plot in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Chao Phraya communities warned river is rising

People living near waterways in 11 provinces of the Chao Phraya river basin, including Bangkok, are being warned of rising water levels due to runoff arriving from the North.

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Homemade alcohol kills 2 in Bangkok

The death toll of people drinking moonshine methanol rose to two as two brothers were arrested for making the illicit alcohol in northern Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Ex-police chief to be charged in Red Bull heir hit-and-run case

Public prosecutors in Bangkok plan to arraign eight suspects including a former national police chief on Thursday in the Red Bull heir hit-and-run case.

Bangkok Post

Thai Officials Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mine After Power Outages

Thai authorities raided an illegal bitcoin mine west of Bangkok after residents complained of frequent blackouts in the area for more than a month, local authorities said Sunday.

International Business Times

Experts Meet As Final Global Plastic Treaty Talks Near

With months until crunch talks on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution, experts are meeting in Bangkok to discuss financing options and problematic plastics.

International Business Times

Plane Crash Near Bangkok Prompts Massive Search Operation

Tragic plane crash near Bangkok leads to a challenging search and rescue operation. Authorities investigate the cause as families await answers.

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Searchers dig in muddy swamp near Bangkok where plane carrying 5 Chinese tourists, 4 Thais crashed

Searchers dug into the mud of a flooded mangrove swamp outside Bangkok for plane fragments and the remains of the five Chinese passengers and four Thai flight crew members believed killed in a crash shortly after takeoff

The Independent UK

Floods 'won't affect' Bangkok

The government said that floods in the North will not have an impact on Bangkok and other downstream provinces, with Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai saying the situation is under control.

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Small passenger plane crashes on flight to eastern Thailand. All 9 aboard are believed dead

A small passenger plane on a domestic flight in Thailand has crashed shortly after taking off from the main airport in the Thai capital Bangkok

Latin Times

Asia Tracks Wall St. Rally After US Jobs Data, Fed Minutes

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, Seoul, Mumbai, Bangkok and Manila rose Thursday, though Shanghai, Wellington, Jakarta and Taipei slipped.

International Business Times

Thailand Reports Suspected Case Of New Mpox Strain

The patient landed in Bangkok on August 14 and was sent to hospital with mpox symptoms the following morning, said Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, head of the kingdom's Department of Disease Control.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok-Butterworth train service to be revived

Thailand and Malaysia plan to revive the direct train service between Bangkok and Butterworth.

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Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations Underway Amid Controversy

Criticism arises over lack of inclusivity in international treaty negotiations on plastic pollution in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

'Quiet' bus passenger had died

A passenger on an overnight bus from Bangkok to Hat Yai was shocked to discover the silent passenger in the next seat was dead.

The Independent UK

Groups say they're shut out of global treaty talks on plastics pollution in Bangkok

Experts meet in Bangkok this week to advance what would be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic pollution

Al Jazeera

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new, youngest prime minister?

What’s happened in Thailand and why was former PM Srettha Thavisin dismissed from the top job?

Bangkok Post

Five injured in Chao Phraya boat collision

Five people, including two foreigners, were injured when an empty boat hit their express boat on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Thursday.

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Asian Shares Mixed Ahead Of Key U.S. Economic Reports

Asian shares show mixed performance as investors await U.S. economic reports. Markets in Tokyo and Bangkok closed. Focus on Big Tech stocks continues amids...

Salon

Why Thailand's weed battles matter

After loosening cannabis laws, Thailand tried to reinstate prohibition. Its failure has lessons for drug reform

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