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Police Raid Gay Party in Bangkok, 97 Test Positive for Drugs

BANGKOK — Thonglor police conducted a pre-dawn raid on Sunday, December 8, targeting a gay party at a hotel in Bangkok's Wattana district. Acting...

Indian Tourist Falls to Death from Bangkok Hotel

A 29-year-old Indian tourist died in a tragic fall from an 18-story hotel building in Bangkok's Klong Toey district on October 14. Thong Lo...

BYD Launches Electric Bus Trial in Thonglor

BYD, a prominent Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has introduced its electric bus to the bustling streets of Bangkok, signaling a shift towards eco-friendly...

Bangkok News
News from across Bangkok

Thai zoo marks Moo Deng’s first birthday with family event

On July 10, 2025, Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province celebrated the first birthday of Moo Deng, a young pygmy hippopotamus who has...

Bangkok unveils 47km canal walkway for safer commuting

On July 7, 2025, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) introduced a newly extended 47.5-kilometre pedestrian and cycling path along the Saen Saeb Canal, aiming...

Regional, National & International News

Purple Line Tunnel Work Begins Ahead of River Crossing

Thailand’s Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is set to commence tunnel boring operations on August 4, 2025, for the third underground contract of the...

GOING OUT IN THONGLOR

Thailand’s Street Food Sector Faces Decline Amid Shifting Demand

Thailand’s street food and beverage industry is bracing for a prolonged period of economic uncertainty, as declining foot traffic and weakening consumer demand take...

LIfestyle

CRG cautious on restaurant expansion amid weak economy

Central Restaurants Group (CRG) is scaling back its restaurant expansion plans for the remainder of 2025, citing a sluggish Thai economy and softened consumer...

Sport

PEA and Volleyball Association launch U18 tournament in Thailand

On July 12, 2025, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and the Volleyball Association of Thailand jointly announced the launch of the PEA-Domestic Power Youth...
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Business

New Thai Central Bank Chief Backs Deep Rate Cuts

Vitai Ratanakorn, the incoming governor of the Bank of Thailand, has signaled a policy shift toward more aggressive monetary easing as he prepares to...

Anwar Criticizes Tariffs at ASEAN Diplomatic Summit

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sharply criticized the use of trade tariffs as geopolitical tools during the opening of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’...

Thailand Seeks Trade Deal to Avert US Tariffs

Thailand is offering substantial trade concessions to the United States in a bid to avoid a 36 percent tariff on its exports, part of...

Arts & Culture

Thailand hosts 279 foreign film shoots in early 2025

Thailand welcomed 279 international film productions between January and June 2025, generating direct revenues of 2.866 billion baht from spending on production services, transport,...

Thailand eyes creative sector boost with new investment measures

BANGKOK — Thai authorities are advancing plans to strengthen the country’s creative industries through targeted investment incentives and long-term policy development. A recent high-level...

Thailand to host Tomorrowland debut in 2026

Thailand will host the globally acclaimed electronic music festival Tomorrowland for the first time in 2026, with the event set to take place in...

Drive & Ride

Thai Car Market Faces Decline Amid Closures and Brand Shifts

A mix of internal economic challenges, shifting consumer preferences, and geopolitical risks are reshaping Thailand’s auto industry outlook. The Kasikorn Research Centre projects that...

Thailand Revises EV Promotion Rules to Curb Market Oversupply

The Thai government is moving to adjust its electric vehicle (EV) promotion policies in response to a growing risk of market oversupply that could...

Neta faces subsidy repayment over unmet EV targets

Electric vehicle manufacturer Neta Auto Thailand may be required to return over 2 billion baht in government subsidies after failing to meet the conditions...

Travel

Khlong Naka Wildlife Sanctuary Develops Eco-Tourism Trail in Ranong

Between June 27 and June 29, 2025, Thailand’s Khlong Naka Wildlife Sanctuary in Ranong Province began developing a new eco-tourism trail as part of...

Coastal Road Enhancement Unveiled in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat Unveils Enhanced Coastal Route for Tourists On June 12, 2025, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) officially announced the completion of significant...

Horseback Tours Debut in Nan’s Mountainous Old Town

For the first time, horseback riding tours are being offered in Nan Province, allowing visitors to explore the old city, scenic Road No. 3,...

Education

Funding pressure grows as student numbers decline

Thailand's small public schools face mounting financial and operational challenges as student enrolments continue to fall, prompting the Office of the Basic Education Commission...

Five Thai Universities Ranked in Global Top 100

The 2025 THE Impact Rankings assessed 2,526 universities from 130 countries, evaluating their performance against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results...

Thailand Tightens Student Visa Rules for Short-Term Courses

On May 14, 2025, the Thai government introduced new regulations to address the misuse of student visas by foreign nationals enrolling in short-term educational...

Feel at home at The LA49 hotel

Located in one of the quietest parts of Thonglor, in the blend of houses and residences is The LA49 Hotel. You might almost miss...