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Tha Phra Chan clings to Thai herbal traditions

“This is part of the roots of Thai culture. One day, it may no longer exist. The place where it all began is slowly fading away,” says Payao Sitthisong, 70, looking out onto the street from her herbal medicine...

Passenger nearly flagged at airport after bamboo shoot mistaken for ivory

American DJ arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly working without permit

1.05 billion baht in land seized in crackdown on foreign nominee businesses

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens

Thai Airways unveils new SIRIVANNAVARI amenity kits for Royal Silk passengers

Thailand eyes ninth World Heritage site as Wat Phra Mahathat nears UNESCO listing

Burly foreigner clashes with Thais in chaotic Pattaya street brawl

PATTAYA — A street fight involving Thai nationals and foreign tourists in Pattaya was widely shared on social media after videos showed a chaotic...

The Books & Beers festival is back, bringing ten days of books, brews and TBR temptations

Pick up your next favourite read, grab a drink and settle in for a celebration of books and good company

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Hails Bilateral Meeting With Putin

Massive Nakhon Pathom Pub Raid Leads To 76 Positive Drug Tests

Australian Tourists Hit by Pattaya Herbal Scam; Police Eye Foreign Sellers

Thai Interior Ministry Launches Sweeping Probe Into Alleged Foreign Land Ownership In Phuket

Bus Driver Admits To Drinking Before Highway Crash That Injured 25 Passengers In Phichit

Heavily Intoxicated Foreign Man Arrested After Pattaya Brawl

Three final Bangkok election polls show Chadchart leading the governor race

Independent candidates gain ground in the BMA council race as Bangkok voters weigh leadership, local performance and urgent city issues

Bangkok Warned of Downpours As Monsoon Hits 48 Provinces

Chinese Man Wanted for Billion-Baht Pyramid Scheme Arrested

A Chinese man wanted over an alleged multi-billion-baht pyramid scheme has been arrested at a luxury home in Samut Prakan. The suspect…

Burnham Victory Puts Starmer Under Fresh Pressure To Resign

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing fresh pressure to set out a timetable for leaving Downing Street after Andy Burnham’s decisive…

Thailand backs Eurasian integration at Russia-ASEAN summit

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has concluded his visit to the Russian cultural and educational hub of Kazan after participating in the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, using the gathering to position Thailand as a...

Thai mother left to pay damage cost after son drives SUV into pool

The mother is prepared to cover the cost of damages after her son drove an SUV into a pool at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok following an argument over condominium rent. Officers from Pathum Wan Police Station and...

Battle-scarred Prasat Khana awaits restoration as evidence of conflict preserved

From criticism to canvas: Thai artist paints 1,000 works to clear student debt

Public Garden brings Asia’s independent brands to Bangkok this July 4-5

Discover independent labels, handmade goods and creative talent from across the region

Wander Bangkok’s historic old-town streets at an open-air art market this June 20-21

Take a leisurely stroll through a pocket of old Bangkok, where century-old facades and weathered shopfronts line Chakkraphatdiphong and Lan Luang Road

Nation Poll: Chadchart leads while Bangkok councillor race tightens amid surge in independents

Nation Poll shows Chadchart Sittipunt leading Bangkok governor race with 58.41% support, while “working candidates” (independent group) top councillor contest, survey finds.

BMA Drives Sustainable Waste Management and Collaborates with Business Sector to Achieve Net Zero Goal by 2030

On June 17, 2026, Dr. Lertluck Leelaruangsang, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), participated in a panel discussion titled “From Policy to Action: Creating Real Green Results in...

BMA Inspects Wat Phikun Thong Canal to Address Polluted Water and Improve Community Infrastructure

Rising Scottish Boxer Dies After Falling From Tuk-Tuk in Phuket

Obamas Open New Presidential Center With Star-Studded Event

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed former US presidents, international dignitaries and celebrities to…

Elderly man, 75, fined for riding e-scooter through busy intersection

Bangkok traffic police tracked down and fined a 75 year old man after dashcam footage of him riding a three-wheeled e-scooter through heavy traffic at the five-way Lat Phrao intersection circulated widely on social media....

Police say suspects extorting Thai-Hong Kong woman are not officers

Bangkok police denied allegations that officers extorted money from a Thai-Hong Kong woman who filed a complaint after losing tens of millions of baht in a fortune-telling scam. The woman, 47 year old Phetcharin, sought...

Man drives car into pool after mum allegedly refuses to pay rent

A Thai man drove an SUV into a pool at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok today, June 18, after an alleged dispute with his mother over financial support for his condominium rent. Officers from Pathum Wan Police Station...

Rap battles and b-boy dances ahead at the new flagship Adidas Originals store in Songwat

New flagship, new you.

The Amazing Thailand Marathon is back for another city run this November 28-29

Take on a landmark-filled course through the heart of Bangkok and soak up the electric atmosphere

Moo Deng needs her pool scrubbed. You in?

Khao Kheow Open Zoo is letting fans step into Moo Deng's world with a hands-on keeper experience that includes pool scrubbing, snack prep and a selfie with...

Escape the rain and get lost in an urban jungle at Lido Connect’s art market this July

Featuring crafts, workshops and artworks from a diverse line-up of artists, with plenty to browse, make and discover across all three days

Netflix's new Thai courtroom drama ‘The Evil Lawyer’ hits top 10 in 34 countries

Years of courtroom research and Netflix's $200m push into Thai content have helped turn ‘The Evil Lawyer’ into a surprise global hit

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine? You might wanna put Baia Bangkok on the list

An atmospheric Sukhumvit hideaway where Italian classics meet cocktails and a late-night beat

BMA Partners with GIZ to Finalize Five-Year Electric Vehicle Transition Plan for Sustainable Pollution Reduction

On June 15, 2026, Dr. Lertluck Leelaruangsang, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), chaired the second working group meeting to review the readiness of the draft BMA Action Plan for...

BMA Partners with UN-Habitat to Advance Heat-Resilience Housing and Support Climate-Vulnerable Communities

BMA Organizes Merit-Making Ceremony on the 7th Day (Sattamavara) of the Demise of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita

US-Iran Peace Deal Unlikely To Ease Pressure on Thai Tourism

Lat Phrao Road collapse repaired after overnight operation

A section of Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok collapsed last night, June 16, causing traffic disruption but no reported injuries or vehicle damage. JS100 Radio issued an urgent traffic alert after the Lat Phrao Road collapse...

17 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Jun 18-21)

Golden Hour Cinema Club, World Music Day, Made by Legacy Flea Market, Anniversary, cheese buffet, and more.

Tay Level 10 brings a three-day sky market to the S-Oasis rooftop in Chatuchak

Hunt for vintage finds, catch vinyl sets, grab a drink and blow off steam on a 10th-floor rooftop from June 19-21

Catch the final performance of Bangkok Kunsthalle’s immersive audiovisual work this June 27

Watch visuals move beneath your feet as sound fills the space around a piano-led performance

Police Arrest Chinese Human Trafficking Suspect in Bangkok

Wanted South Korean fraud suspect caught after 9-month visa overstay

A South Korean fraud suspect wanted under an Interpol Red Notice was arrested in Bangkok after overstaying his visa by more than nine months. The arrest was announced yesterday, June 15, by the Central Investigation Bureau...

Police granted bail after fatal shooting of 2 motorcycle taxi riders

A Border Patrol Police officer in the fatal shooting that killed two motorcycle taxi riders in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, was granted temporary release on 500,000 baht bail. The shooting occurred at about 2.50am on June 14 in Soi...

3 Thai men held after cannabis vendor’s body found buried in planter box

Police arrested three men in connection with the murder of a cannabis shop owner whose body was discovered concealed inside a plastic container buried in a planter box at a house in Bangkok. The investigation began on June...

Argentine steakhouse Quilombo steers into the chaos at the castle on Thonglor Soi 5

This hidden Thonglor space wants to make steakhouses fun again.

Balcony Lounge launches jungle-themed afternoons straight out of Brazil

An Amazon-inspired afternoon tea brings tropical flavours, Brazilian classics, and plenty of chocolate to Bangkok.

2 Bangkok taxi riders shot dead after fare dispute with police

Two motorcycle taxi riders in Huai Kwang area of Bangkok were killed and another was injured in a shooting early yesterday morning, June 14, following a dispute over a fare with an off-duty Border Patrol Police officer. The...

Suspect arrested after Thai man found dead in plastic box

Police are continuing an investigation into the murder of a Thai man after his body was discovered hidden inside a plastic container buried within a cannabis planter box at a house in Bangkok. Officers from Don Mueang Police...

BMA Aligns with Ministry of Interior’s ‘Action 5 Plus’ Policy to Elevate Public Safety, Disaster Readiness, and Quality of Life

On June 15, 2026, Mr. Narong Ruengsri, Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), attended a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Interior to receive crucial policy directives from Prime Minister...

BMA Awards Certificates to 40 Schools Implementing ‘Don’t Let Kids Get Obese’ Curriculum to Combat Childhood Obesity

Cambodian mango sticky rice post reignites Thai soft-power debate

A Cambodian cultural post featuring mango sticky rice has sparked debate among Thai social media users over food heritage, regional roots and Thailand’s culinary soft power.

BMA Coordinates Comprehensive Inter-Agency Preparations to Facilitate Public Attendance Along Royal Funeral Procession Route

On June 13, 2026, Mr. Narong Ruengsri, Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), oversaw administrative preparations to accommodate the royal funeral procession of Her Royal Highness Princess...

BMA Inspects and Facilitates Public Facilities for Citizens Attending the Royal Bathing Rites for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha

BMA Deputy Permanent Secretary Joins Decentralization Committee Meeting to Advance Local Finance, Healthcare, and Infrastructure

On June 11, 2026, Ms. Kanokwan Siamlim, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), attended the first decentralization committee meeting of the year at Government House in Dusit District....

Court sentences two defendants to death over 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing

The South Bangkok Criminal Court has sentenced Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili to death over the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing at Ratchaprasong.

16 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Jun 11-14)

Bangkok's dirty secrets, new cinema club, live music, Filipino Day, Art in the Parq, health events, and more.