The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

‘Truly thankful’: Thai captives return to Bangkok after over a year in Gaza

The five men were released last month in southern Gaza as part of ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2025

‘We never gave up’: tears and elation as freed Thai hostages return home from Gaza

The group of five workers were greeted at Bangkok airport by overjoyed family members and officials after being held for over a year in Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2025

Five Thai Workers Freed After Year-Long Gaza Hostage Ordeal

Five Thai workers held hostage in Gaza for over a year have been released and returned to Bangkok, expressing gratitude for their freedom. Efforts by the g...

Top News · Feb 9, 2025

Jurassic World approved in Bangkok

The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved a project to build Jurassic World, a new Bangkok-based attraction featuring animatronic dinosaurs, to promote tourism.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2025

Several flights diverted in Bangkok due to poor visibility caused by smog

Several flights were diverted at Bangkok’s airports this week as the Thai capital continued to battle dangerous levels of air pollution covering the city’s skyline.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Stocks Drop, Dollar Rallies As Year Of The Snake Starts With Bite

Tokyo, Seoul and Jakarta each shed more than two percent while Sydney, Bangkok and Wellington were each off more than one percent. Singapore and India also fell, while Hong Kong gave up early deep losses to end only marginally down. Shanghai remained closed for a holiday.

Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025

Bangkok ranked 2nd best city

Bangkok has been ranked second after the South African city of Cape Town in Time Out magazine

Bangkok Post · Feb 3, 2025

Businessman arrested for assault on Bangkok delivery rider

A well-known property businessman has been arrested and charged after he allegedly dragged a delivery rider into his house at gunpoint and repeatedly assaulted him. The rider was later rescued.

Bangkok Post · Jan 31, 2025

Seven Hostages Released In Gaza Arrive In Israel

Seven hostages, including two Israelis, released in Khan Younis, Gaza, arrived in Israel. IDF confirming identities of Thai nationals with Bangkok's foreig...

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Kidambi Srikanth, S Subramanian enter Thailand Open quarters

NEW DELHI: Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth and S. Subramanian advanced to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Thailand Masters BWF Super 300 tournament in Bangkok on Thursday after winning their respective matches in contrasting fashion.

The Times of India · Jan 30, 2025