The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

BANGKOK — Saturday marks a major milestone in the global fight to eliminate the AIDS epidemic, as the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief celebrates its 20th anniversary as the largest commitment by a country to combat a disease.

ManpowerGroup, the leading global workforce solutions company, recently donated thirty computer desktops to needy rural schools in Phetchaburi province.

The pleasure of seeing a full room of people connecting and having a good time is what drove Nick Jones to open the first Soho House social club on London's Greek Street in 1995.

Continuing to ring in the new year, the St. Regis Bangkok recently showcased a sophisticated bar programme developed by new bar manager Volkan Ibil. The hotel's daily Violet Hour martini ritual and a curated menu of drinks with New York influences have been crafted to represent the art of drinking.

Bangkok Bank said on Thursday it would raise deposit rates by a maximum of 0.25 percentage points and increase loan rates by between 0.15 and 0.20 points.

Bangkok police say they did not extort money from a Taiwanese actress, who they say appeared drunk, but warned her about illegal possession of a vapouriser before letting her go during a New Year checkpoint stop.

Parts of the relief program, PEPFAR launched under President George W. Bush, are up for reauthorization this year.

Police have arrested two rescue workers for stealing several public defibrillators that they sold at steep discounts to other rescuers, according to the Bangkok police chief.

Thai capital’s already bad air made worse by forest fires and burning on farms

Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have been officially selected as the hosts of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.

Authorities have urged Bangkok residents to work from home and wear respirator masks outdoors as air pollution level worsens in the capital.