The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Hotels are upbeat about gaining more bookings from tourists and the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment following the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok.

Thai Airways International and Thai Smile Airways have asked passengers to arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport earlier during this week's Apec summit in Bangkok.

More than 35,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure security during the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Friday and Saturday, according to Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, chief of the national police.

Thai government this week will welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping with three understandings at the forefront of its mind, namely that now is the Asian Century; that China is the undisputed leader; and that Thailand-China ties are consequential to peace and stability in the region. Thailand will do its utmost…

Bangkok is leading the nation in terms of pollution-related complaints, followed by the industrial provinces of Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon, according to the Pollution Control Department (PCD).

Only two weeks away, fans of the Aussie rising star Clinton Kane will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with him during his Bangkok debut concert at Lido Connect 3, Rama I Road, on Nov 29 at 8pm.

Sala Sudasiri Sobha is hosting a piano recital by Pinnaree Yontararak Kurzydło, a board certified music therapist based in Bangkok, on Sunday at 4pm.

This week, the leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations will meet in Bangkok. This year's summit is crucial, as it takes place amid increasing geopolitical temperatures as well as the growing risk of a global recession.

After his sold-out Bangkok debut performance six years ago, Polish concert pianist Krystian Zimerman will make his second highly-anticipated appearance with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Nov 22 at 8pm.

The government has prohibited public gatherings at 20 inner city areas in Bangkok during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit from Monday to Saturday.

The Transport Ministry and taxi drivers have agreed on new fare rates for Bangkok and its vicinity that will see passengers paying about 7% more for a ride.