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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 NewsNews from across Bangkok
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...
Bangkok Launches Sukhumvit Patrols to Boost Tourist Safety
Deputy Interior Minister Thirat Samrejvanich officiated a ceremony on July 7, 2025, to inaugurate expanded security patrols in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district, a well-known hotspot...
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Business
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...
Thailand Offers US Market Access to Avoid Tariffs
In a bid to prevent the imposition of a punitive 36% export tariff by the United States, Thailand is offering expanded access to American...
Arts & Culture
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...
Thailand stars in Jurassic World Rebirth boosting tourism
On July 2, 2025, Universal Pictures is set to release Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest installment of the popular dinosaur franchise, prominently featuring filming...
Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Surf Rock Visionary, Dies at 82
Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind behind The Beach Boys and one of America’s most influential songwriters, passed away at 82, his family confirmed on...
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...