The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Irish teacher who died after falling from balcony in Thailand named as Cork man

Colm McCarthy was working in a local school in Bangkok

Irish Mirror · Jun 11, 2023

Paws and popcorn: Cinema goes pet-friendly

A fluffy white cat in a yellow dress perched on the top of a Bangkok cinema seat while, nearby, a Chihuahua in a Sebastian the Crab costume geared up to watch Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" with their owner.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2023

Hoteliers back review of tax structure

Hotel operators are in agreement with the Bangkok governor, who has urged the government to review the tax structure, which now uses land value as a benchmark rather than revenue.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023

Newly-reopened The InterContinental Bangkok launches SoCal

Opened after a refurbishment, the InterContinental Bangkok has not only got a fresh look, it’s launched a new fun and casual restaurant.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Brutalist retreat in Khao Yai

If you're yearning for a change of scenery and seeking to get away from the concrete jungle without undertaking a long drive, Khao Yai, a hillside area in Nakhon Ratchasima, delivers the respite you need. From breathtaking landscapes and lush greenery to a myriad of attractions and activities, the town…

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Avani celebrates Pride Month with art

In celebration of Pride Month 2023, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel is displaying diverse art creations by Thai LGBTI artists in the hotel's public and surrounding areas throughout June.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Happy days for Chadchart

While public approval of his performance after one year in office is good enough to let Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt breathe a sigh of relief, he cannot stay complacent as polls show his popularity is shrinking nonetheless.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Thai PM frontrunner joins thousands at Bangkok Pride parade

Thousands of people have united in Bangkok, Thailand to celebrate pride and to push for equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals.

The Week · Jun 7, 2023

Tourists flee burning bus on expressway

Polish tourists fled to safety as a double-decker bus taking them to Ayutthaya burst into flames and was destroyed on an expressway in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Koh Samui evolves to cater for Gen Z, digital nomads

Hong Kong's favourite Thai getaway island - three-and-a-half-hours away once Bangkok Airways' direct flights restart on July 1 - has taken advantage of the tourism hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic to up its game, revamping infrastructure and reimagining its holiday attractions.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023