The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Move Forward's green spaces bill passes first reading

The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has passed the first reading of a Move Forward Party-backed bill increasing green space in the capital.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2023

Moment mum takes first steps after losing leg in horrifying airport travelator accident

The victim of a horror accident at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, has vowed to sue the airport after she needed her leg amputated

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023

Cambodian politician 'faces deportation'

A member of a banned Cambodian opposition party has been arrested in Bangkok and is at risk of deportation, according to Human Rights Watch.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2023

Hurdles must be overcome for Thailand to become a Mice hub

Taylor Swift's world tour became a hot topic among her local fans after she didn't include Thailand in her schedule.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2023

2015 on his mind as Jinson Johnson heads to Bangkok

After battling injuries and Covid, the Asian Games champion Jinson Johnson will be returning to a major championship after four years

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Chefs without borders

Thai and Chinese people share a great similarity in their gastronomic attitude. Whether it was in the olden days or now, we treat food always with high regard and our kitchens are almost identical. Life recently sat with two chefs from mainland China who love Thailand so much they wish…

Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2023

Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 7-13

Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2023

City flyover contractor set new deadline

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has imposed a new deadline on the contractor of the Na Ranong intersection flyover to finish the long-delayed project by the end of this month.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2023

Pricey AI traffic control

People might be divided about artificial intelligence. But the use of AI cams and warning systems at zebra crossings in Bangkok has already won the hearts of pedestrians. The problem is the price of the associated technology should have been cheaper.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2023

Cabinet defers BMA's Green Line debt issue

The cabinet decided on Wednesday that it will let its successor deal with the debt incurred by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in hiring Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) to operate the Green Line extension, according to a Government House source.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023