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Westlife heads east in January

Irish pop group Westlife will bring their milestone "Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour" to Bangkok on Jan 25, 2027, at Impact Arena.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Chinese envoy urged to understand Thai sensitivities

Foreign minister Sihasak, commenting on recent airport fracas, says mutual understanding the goal

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Hotels warn 3% tax could hurt tourism recovery

As the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to introduce a 3% hotel tax to increase revenue, the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the authority to begin with a lower rate of 0.5-1% and provide additional support to help tourism operators affected by the Middle East conflict.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

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Ukraine marks 35 years of independence with Bangkok film festival

The Embassy of Ukraine will hold the Second Ukrainian Film Festival in Thailand at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre from Aug 4-6, marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. All films in the programme will be shown in Thailand for the first time.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Chinese activist held by Thailand arrives in Canada

A Chinese activist detained in Thailand has arrived in Canada, a month after police prevented her boarding a flight from Bangkok to Vancouver, according to supporters.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Ugreen’s Honkai Star Rail power bank set brings gaming flair to Bangkok’s daily commute

A new collaboration between technology accessories brand Ugreen and the hit mobile game Honkai Star Rail is turning an everyday necessity into something far more eye catching. Leading the limited edition collection is a magnetic power bank inspired by the popular character Yao Guang, combining distinctive design with practical charging…

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Condos set for another record-low year

Bangkok's condominium market is on course for another record-low year for new supply launches as developers continue delaying investment amid weak purchasing power, high mortgage rejection rates and subdued foreign demand.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

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Bangkok launches quantum tech hub

Thailand has taken a significant step towards the quantum technology era with the launch of Quantum Club Thailand, a national collaboration platform designed to position the country as a contributor to the global quantum technology landscape.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

The hidden workforce Thailand needs

Most recent figures show that about three million of Thailand's four million foreign workers are Myanmar nationals. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimated that about 4.1 million Myanmar nationals were living in Thailand in 2024, with 2.3 million officially registered by the Thai Ministry of Labour. Today, however, the…

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Police raid illegal Myanmar pub in Bangkok

Eleven Myanmar nationals, one a young teenager, were caught with ketamine at an illegal pub in Wang Thonglang district, Bangkok, raided by police early Sunday morning. The Thai operator was also arrested.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Diage Festival returns to Cloud11 in Bangkok

Diage Festival, Thailand's leading digital arts and electronic music festival, is set to return from Oct 31 to Nov 1 at Cloud11 in Bangkok, promising another immersive celebration of cutting-edge audiovisual experiences.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

Police raid illegal Myanmar pub in Bangkok

Eleven Myanmar nationals, one a young teenager, were caught with ketamine at an illegal pub in Wang Thonglang district, Bangkok, raided by police early Sunday morning. The Thai proprietor was also arrested.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

Alleged gunman ‘took his own life’ after temple murder

A man is believed to have killed himself in a rented flat under siege by police after allegedly shooting another man dead and wounding two others at a temple in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

Two severely injured in pickup plunge from elevated expressway

A man and a girl were seriously injured when their pickup truck crashed through a barrier and plummeted from an elevated expressway in Ratchathewi district, Bangkok, early Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

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Thai ICF 2026 to feature 21 choirs

The annual Thailand International Choral Festival is set to take place from Monday until Friday at the Thailand Cultural Centre in Bangkok, with performances from 21 Thai and international choirs under this year's theme of "Sabai Sabai".

Bangkok Post · Aug 1

Lumpini Park puts smart parking to test

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will begin testing a new smart parking management system at Lumpini Park in September as part of efforts to ease chronic parking congestion and improve convenience and safety for park visitors.

Bangkok Post · Aug 1

City tuk-tuk ban still pending review

The Department of Land Transport says reports claiming conventional tuk-tuks will soon be banned from Bangkok's inner districts are premature, stressing the proposal remains at the public consultation stage.

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

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Bangkok Post · Jul 31

Singaporean pork slice legend returns to Bangkok

Working from home has allowed more time to enjoy breakfast or brunch, where a simple bowl of warm rice porridge can be paired with a variety of flavourful side dishes every day. Marking a fresh start for gourmet enthusiasts in Thailand, the legendary Singaporean brand Bee Cheng Hiang has officially…

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

Meet ‘Gigi’, the bus driver armed with a megaphone

Thitipha Khongming, or Gigi as she prefers to be called, has become one of Thailand's most recognisable bus drivers, thanks to a megaphone and a strong determination to clear Bangkok bus stops of obstructing vehicles.

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

Resale condos fill the affordability gap

Bangkok's resale condo market is attracting more buyers as affordability becomes a growing concern, with purchasers opting for larger units at steep discounts rather than paying record prices for newly launched projects, according to property consultancy Savills Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jul 30

Transport Ministry speeds up high-speed rail work

The Ministry of Transport is accelerating construction of the first phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project while preparing to launch bidding for the second phase, which will extend the line to Nong Khai and strengthen onnectivity with Laos and China to support regional trade, investment and economic growth.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

High-rise challenge

As Chadchart Sittipunt begins his second term as Bangkok governor, City Hall faces a challenge that demands bold action: tackling corruption in the approval process for high-rise buildings, particularly condominium projects that compromise public safety.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Royal Project 57 fair starts this weekend at CentralWorld

The highly-anticipated Royal Project 57 fair will bring the finest products from highlands to the heart of Bangkok, at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, from Saturday to Aug 12.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

Pub fire probe nears completion as death toll rises to 37

Police investigating the deadly Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub fire in Bangkok say they are close to completing their inquiries, as the death toll rose to 37 after another injured victim succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday.

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