The Latest Breaking News from Thon Buri

Water leaks into under-construction Bangkok subway tunnel

Water has leaked into the Purple Line subway tunnel under construction beneath the Wong Wian Yai intersection in Thon Buri district of Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

Water leaks into under-construction Bangkok subway tunnel

Water has leaked into the Purple Line subway tunnel under construction beneath the Wong Wian Yai intersection in Thon Buri district of Bangkok, where crews were working on Thursday to ensure the safety of adjacent buildings.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9

Expressway collapse leads to traffic woes

Transport authorities are recommending detours to motorists as the collapse of a new expressway on Saturday seriously damaged an existing Bangkok-Thon Buri expressway ramp which connects to Rama II Road, a main southbound highway, and its complete reopening will take about a month.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2025

A trip back in time

Originally built in the inner court of the Grand Palace on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Phra Tamnak Daeng, or Red House, was once the residence of Sri Sudarak, King Rama I's elder sister. Following Queen Sri Suriyendra's request, this wooden house was relocated to Wangderm Palace in…

Bangkok Post · Apr 6, 2022

Hundreds go kayaking to boost canal tourism

Some 200 people on Sunday gathered on the Thon Buri side of Bangkok, west of the Chao Phraya River, to go kayaking along canals and promote eco-tourism in the country.

Bangkok Post · Mar 20, 2022