The Latest Breaking News from Bangkok

Heroin, crystal meth smuggling operation busted

Large quantities of heroin and crystal methamphetamine ready for smuggling out of Thailand were seized in Samut Prakan and Bangkok on Monday and Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 11, 2023

Casino project shapes up

A report by a special House committee studying the feasibility of allowing an entertainment complex to be built that includes legal casinos is expected to be deliberated on Thursday, a member of the committee said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

Year of revival for low-rise housing

After more than a decade of consistent growth in the supply of condominiums in Bangkok, 2022 marked a return of low-rise housing as the home of choice for Thai buyers, according to the international property consultant CBRE.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

Brit DJ duo headed to Bangkok

Dance concert promoter HUH? returns for the first time in three years with a first-ever Bangkok appearance by British DJs Leon Vynehall and Moxie. The two will play back-to-back on Jan 19 at Beam Club in Thong Lor.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

OneRepublic coming to Kingdom

Following tours of North America and Europe last year, American pop-rock band OneRepublic heads to Asia next month with a stop in Bangkok for one show only at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, on March 3 at 8.30pm.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

With high hopes, Thailand welcomes Chinese tourists' return

Three Cabinet ministers have welcomed Chinese tourists with flowers and gifts as they arrived at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after China relaxed travel restrictions

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

Harmful PM2.5 levels in 15 Bangkok districts

Fifteen districts of Bangkok were found with harmful levels of PM2.5 dust, above the government's safe threshold of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³), on Monday morning, the Pollution Control Department reported.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

AWC has strengthened its business pathway

Under the global community’s promise to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), many initiatives have been developed that over the long-term aim to make the world a better place. Even small steps can evolve to shape the new world.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

Officials squirm amid Chuvit's Triad exposé

What began in late October as a raid on a Bangkok night entertainment venue operating beyond the legal hours has now grown into one of the country's biggest corruption scandals.

Bangkok Post · Jan 8, 2023

Lisa-mania grips Bangkok

When Blackpink mega-star Lisa takes to the stage at Suphachalasai National Stadium on Saturday night, seeing the Thai-born K-pop sensation dance in the flesh will be a life-defining moment for many local superfans.

Bangkok Post · Jan 7, 2023