The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Ice In The Sky: Thailand's Fight Against Air Pollution

Flying through Bangkok's cloudless blue skies, a small aircraft sprays a white mist over a thick haze of pea soup smog below.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025

Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage

According to Bangkok Pride, which partnered with local authorities to organize the event, over 200 couples registered to marry at the Siam Paragon shopping center. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 23, 2025

Hundreds of couples marry in joyful scenes as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage: ‘Today we will become one’

ON THE GROUND: Tommy Walker speaks to LGBT+ couples in Bangkok – many of whom have been together for decades – as the country’s historic marriage equality law comes into force

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Nearly 200 Bangkok Schools Close Over Air Pollution

Air pollution forced nearly 200 schools in Bangkok to close on Thursday, local authorities said, as officials urged people to work from home and restricted heavy vehicles in the city.

International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025

Jubilation as Thailand’s marriage equality law comes into effect

Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia, and only the third in Asia, to legalise same-sex marriage.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025

Road-rage driver in court for killing motorcyclist

Police took a road-rage motorist accused of intentionally crashing into and killing a motorcycle delivery rider to Bangkok South Criminal Court on Wednesday.  

Bangkok Post · Jan 23, 2025

‘I am so proud’: Joy as Thailand’s same-sex couples can marry at last

Marriage equality laws come into force, with hundreds of couples tying the knot in special wedding events

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2025

Photos: ONE 170 pre-fight press conference with Marcelo Garcia, Fabricio Andrade, more

Check out these photos from the ONE 170 pre-fight press conference ahead of the event taking place Friday in Bangkok, Thailand.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 22, 2025

Dust levels 'red' in most of Thailand

Ultrafine dust levels were in the red (hazardous-to-health) in 46 out of the 77 provinces and in Greater Bangkok on Wednesday morning, with only 10 provinces reporting moderate to good air quality. 

Bangkok Post · Jan 22, 2025

Road-rage driver kills Bangkok delivery rider

A delivery rider was killed when a car driver rammed his bike in a road rage incident on Sukhumvit Road in Watthana district of Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon. The driver was arrested and faces a murder charge.

Bangkok Post · Jan 22, 2025