22 Buddhist monks found with 110kg of drugs on Bangkok flight, police say Authorities say haul hidden in false-bottom luggage at country’s main gateway The Independent UK · Apr 27
At least 12 injured after BMW crashes into Bangkok petrol station KFC Police questioning 36-year-old Chinese driver The Independent UK · Apr 27
Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests Two gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning. Bangkok Post · Apr 27
Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews Bangkok City Hall has installed footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and said more are being added citywide. Bangkok Post · Apr 27
12 injured by queue-jumper at city petrol station Twelve people were injured when a BMW M5 car crashed into a KFC store at a petrol station on Sukhumvit 62 Road in Bangkok Bangkok Post · Apr 27
US embassy orders visa applicants to make social media public The US embassy in Bangkok announced on Monday that all US visa applicants must set their social media accounts to public for screening. Bangkok Post · Apr 21
Man arrested on Silom in cocaine ring bust Police have arrested four suspects, including the alleged Nigerian kingpin, in a crackdown on a cocaine network operating in Bangkok’s nightlife districts. Bangkok Post · Apr 20
Bangkok swelters in 'danger' zone for 19 straight days Bangkok has sweltered through 19 straight days of dangerous heat index levels, with extreme heat and humidity pushing conditions into a high-risk zone for public health. Bangkok Post · Apr 20
Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities. Bangkok Post · Apr 17
Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok ended Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office. Bangkok Post · Apr 15
Chinese man arrested at Bangkok airport after in-flight thefts A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft for allegedly stealing money on a flight to Bangkok from Vientiane, authorities said on Tuesday. Bangkok Post · Apr 15
Thailand marks Songkran New Year with water fights and travel surge Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival. Euronews · Apr 13
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm. Bangkok Post · Apr 8
‘There’s more to life than work’: Bangkok’s young people embrace mass outdoor aerobics sessions Group exercise had been associated with older people, but the playlist of K-pop and US hip-hop is a hit with gen Z The Guardian - UK · Apr 4
Bangkok Post · Apr 3 Don Mueang advises Songkran travellers to arrive 3 hours early Passengers using Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the Songkran holiday are advised to arrive at least two to three hours before their scheduled departures.
Bangkok Post · Apr 2 10 foreign teachers arrested in Bangkok school raid Authorities have raided an unlicensed international school in Prawet district of Bangkok, arresting 10 foreign teachers and staff found working without permits.
Bangkok Post · Apr 1 Woman drives car into Bangkok convenience store, injures 8 A 57-year-old woman drove her car into a convenience store in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, on Tuesday night, injuring eight people, including herself.
Bangkok Post · Apr 1 Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100m Bangkok home The family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home worth nearly 100 million baht in Bangkok, bypassing Thai laws prohibiting foreigners from owning land or houses in the country, according to a human rights group.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 ‘A place where music fills the air’: Bangkok to host Eurovision’s first Asia song contest Spin-off launched with 10 nations, as original event remains mired in protests and boycotts over Israel’s involvement
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Eurovision expands to Asia with brand new song contest set to launch this year Bangkok will host the inaugural final on November 14
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Eurovision to launch first ever Asian song contest this year Bangkok in Thailand will be the final’s first host city with confirmed participants including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, South Korea and Vietnam.
Euronews · Mar 30 A decade in the making: Inaugural Eurovision Asia set to be staged in Thailand in 2026 Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up and was subsequently taken offline. Now, it's official. The region's inaugural singing contest will be held in Bangkok in November.
Bangkok Post · Mar 26 Bangkok heat index in ‘danger’ zone The heat index in Bangkok is in the danger zone, with “feels like” temperatures on Thursday ranging between 42 and 51.9 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.
Times Life · Mar 24 12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…
Evening Standard · Mar 22 London leaver: 'We swapped Brentford for Bangkok, halved our rent to £800 and now work three days a week' Working remotely enabled this young couple to travel the world