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Men in costumes at temple start trend

Temples and palaces in Bangkok have seen more Asian tourists dressing in Thai costumes, with a recent viral video clip showing male travellers dressed in female clothing.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2024

Political activist held in Thai jail dies after 65 days on hunger strike

Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom, 28, faced seven court cases including two for criticising Thailand’s monarchy

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024

Roenis Elías And Wife Radiate Joy On Vacation In Bangkok

Roenis Elías, the baseball pitcher, and his wife share radiant vacation photos from the Grand Palace in Bangkok, highlighting their love and the importance...

Man survives four days trapped in Bangkok sewer

A man was rescued from a sewer in Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on Saturday, after reportedly being trapped for four days.

Bangkok Post · May 13, 2024

Truck hits clearance bar, causes traffic jam

Traffic was nearly paralysed after a truck hit a height clearance bar at Phaya Thai intersection in Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on Thursday morning.

Bangkok Post · May 9, 2024

Building collapses during demolition

A building collapsed while workers were demolishing it alongside Charan Sanitwong Road in Bangkok on Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2024

US fugitive arrested in Bangkok

Police have arrested a 37-year-old American for extradition to the United States, where he faces trial on serious charges of violence and abduction.

Bangkok Post · May 8, 2024

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ATHLETICS | Bangkok offers another good chance for mixed relay team to qualify for Olympics

India's 4x400m relay teams qualify for Paris Olympics, with mixed relay team aiming for qualification at Asian Relays.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Motorcyclist dies after falling down drain

A motorcyclist died on Monday after falling into a drainage system inside the Mahai Sawan underpass in Bangkok's Thon Buri district on Sunday, according to local police.

Bangkok Post · May 7, 2024

22-year-old from Chennai arrested in Bengaluru for trying to smuggle currency notes to Bangkok

An examination of the hand baggage of the passenger revealed foreign currency in U.S. dollars, Thai baht, and Malaysian ringgit with a value equivalent to ₹49.82 lakh, and Indian currency amounting to ₹0.45 lakh.

The Hindu · May 4, 2024

Man dies after falling into well in Lat Phrao

A man died after falling into a 15-metre-deep tube well on a road divider in Bangkok's Lat Phrao district on Friday.

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2024

Heatstroke Kills 30 In Thailand This Year As Southeast Asia Bakes

Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia sweltered through unusually hot weather on Thursday, as the Thai government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

PM wants F1 race in Bangkok

Thailand wants to host a Formula One event, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching Bangkok as a circuit for a street race that will help the nation’s status as a major tourism hub.

Bangkok Post · Apr 23, 2024

Bangkok-Based Plastics Firm Fined Million For Iran Sanctions

SCG Plastics settles with U.S. Treasury for million over Iran sanctions violations, amid escalating tensions and additional sanctions on Iran.

French woman arrested for alleged B200m kidnap plot

A French woman has been arrested at a hotel in Bangkok on suspicion of masterminding a plot to kidnap the daughter of a prominent businesswoman in exchange for a 200-million-baht ransom.

Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2024

Indian man arrested over fatal hotel stabbing

An Indian man has been arrested in Kanchanaburi province for allegedly stabbing a Thai woman 31 times, killing her, at a hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday night.

Bangkok Post · Apr 16, 2024

Bangkok pavements to get facelift

City Hall will give Bangkok’s pavements a facelift, in a pilot project to be carried out on 16 roads with a combined pavement length of up to 86 kilometres.

Bangkok Post · Apr 16, 2024

Foreigner drowns trying to retrieve water gun from canal

Two foreigners died in Bangkok from Sunday night to early Monday morning. One drowned in a canal in an apparent attempt to retrieve a water gun, while the other fell to his death from a hotel fire escape.

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The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

Boxing | Panghal makes a comeback amidst drastic changes for Olympic qualifier in Bangkok

BFI changes six boxers for World Olympic qualifier in Bangkok after disappointing performance in Italy.

T3 · Apr 12, 2024

Louis Moinet goes Around the World in Eight Days with new colourful novelties

Louis Moinet showcases Paris, New York, Bangkok and more in its Around the World in 8 Days collection

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2024

Bangkok only city with hazardous PM2.5 levels

Bangkok was the only city blanketed by red-coded (seriously hazardous) levels of fine dust pollution among 63 provinces battling thick smog late Thursday morning.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2024

Thousands of vape pens seized near schools

At least 12,000 e-cigarettes, worth about 3.6 million baht, have been seized during raids on five shops near schools in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2024

Overstay couple allegedly sent cannabis to Philippines

A Philippine couple have been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly posting 10 kilogrammes of cannabis back home with intent to sell it.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2024

Air fares cut for Songkran travel

Air fares on three popular domestic routes are cheaper by 3.8-14% for the Songkran festival from this Friday, the transport minister said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2024

Govt orders Bangkok Port out of city

The government has ordered the relocation of the 32-rai Bangkok Port next to the Chao Phraya River in Klong Toey district so the area can be renovated to benefit the public.

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