The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

PM defends stance on China

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed Taiwan's criticism of Thailand's support for the One China policy on Thursday, saying Bangkok's position would not affect economic ties with Taipei.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

Can Bangkok future-proof itself against the heat?

As Bangkok heats up, the government's test will be planning ahead—not reacting—to protect the city's economy and workforce.

Fortune · Jul 23

LGBTQ+ economy seen as growth engine

Thailand should recognise its LGBTQ+ economy as a new growth engine that requires legal and structural reforms to attract investment and enhance global competitiveness, according to several speakers.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

Samsung's new AI foldables, watches and eyewear land in Thailand

Samsung has launched a wide new Galaxy line-up in Thailand, led by AI-powered foldable phones, smarter watches and its first intelligent eyewear, as the company tries to make everyday devices more useful for people juggling work, health, travel and the eternal mystery of Bangkok traffic.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Proxies buying Bangkok houses for ‘annoying’ Chinese occupants

Police have found that a Chinese man used a Thai woman and her mother as proxies to set up companies that bought luxury houses in Bangkok for Chinese occupants who reportedly annoyed neighbours.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Bangkok to let elderly request diapers online

Bangkok City Hall is preparing to launch a new service to fill requests for adult diapers for elderly residents and patients with care needs via the Traffy Fondue reporting application.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Lat Phrao pub fire death toll rises to 35, 56 venues shut

The death toll from the fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub has risen to 35 after another victim died in hospital, while Bangkok officials have ordered the temporary closure of 56 nightspots as part of a citywide safety crackdown launched in the wake of the July 12 tragedy.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Trat-Bangkok bus service from Mor Chit to stop plying month-end

TRAT — The state-run Transport Co (Bor Kor Sor) will discontinue its Trat-Bangkok bus service at the end of this month, bringing 67 years of operations on the route to a close and raising concerns among residents, particularly elderly passengers and low-income commuters.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Swedish diplomat gives Thai ice cream the thumbs up

The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has shared photos on Monday of first secretary Emanuel Lundin sampling Thai coconut ice cream from the Phai Thong brand, saying “Thai ice cream is the best”.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Six Vietnamese detained for Tokyo-bound 'ice' in tamarind paste

Six Vietnamese nationals were arrested at a Bangkok house as metropolitan police expanded investigations into Tokyo-bound crystal methamphetamine concealed in tamarind paste.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22