The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

New Thai-Malaysian checkpoint a boon for tourism

But border town near old checkpoint fears a bust as vehicle traffic will drop

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

Bangkok bar fire: death toll reaches 30 as police say negligence is ‘primary theory’

Bar owner offers ‘deepest apologies’ as police investigate whether exits were either blocked or hard to access

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

The night is not so young anymore

Thailand has long been recognised as one of Asia's nightlife capitals, and nowhere embodies that spirit quite like Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

PM's China trip aims to boost tech investment

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to embark on a crucial visit to China later this week, aiming to strengthen economic ties and attract investment in Thailand's future industries, notably semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and electric vehicles.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

L'Oreal bets big on 'skinification' in Thailand

French beauty giant L'Oreal is betting on the "skinification" transformation trend to crown Thailand's professional haircare market, which is valued at up to 3.5 billion baht annually.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

Sihasak pushes Myanmar talks

Thailand is ready to act as a facilitator between the Myanmar government and ethnic armed groups to achieve internal peace in Myanmar, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

Chiang Mai Art On Paper returns to Nimmanhaemin neighbourhood

C.A.P Studio, the landmark printmaking hub of northern Thailand, has recently moved back to the Nimmanhaemin neighbourhood of Chiang Mai, where they welcome artists and visitors with a fully renovated, customised creative space.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

SET continues to outperform the region

After defying the "Sell in May" trend, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in June continued to rise, helped by the US-Iran ceasefire.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

Will Thailand succeed in joining OECD?

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set a bold target of 2028 for Thailand to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

No way out': Survivors describe deadly Bangkok bar inferno

A ​survivor of the fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least ‌27 people on Sunday night described escaping the blaze by seconds after she stepped out for a smoke.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13