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Rising energy costs imperil Thai manufacturer's profits

Geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East are driving up energy costs, potentially affecting the logistics operations and packaging manufacturing arm of SET-listed Osotspa Plc (OSP), a Thai consumer product manufacturing...

Amazon Web Services eyes Thailand as future AI hub

Cloud service provider Amazon Web Services (AWS) Thailand has positioned its local cloud region as a future artificial intelligence (AI) hub, targeting enterprises' rising demand for highly complex, independent "frontier AI...

Tourism braces for impact of Mideast war

Thai tourism should brace for an influx of foreigners seeking a safe haven amid growing geopolitical conflict, similar to the surge experienced during the Russia-Ukraine War a few years ago, when Russian arrivals rose to...

SC Asset persists with shift to non-residential business

SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation will continue shifting towards non-residential business, aiming to increase its contribution to net profit to 30% by 2030 from 20% last year.

Restaurants call for anti-inflation support

The Thai Restaurant Association is calling on the government to support the restaurant industry amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Fears Thailand may lose 600k visitors  from Europe and the Middle East as Iran war decimates tourism

Thailand’s tourism sector faces fresh turmoil as the Middle East war disrupts flights. Officials warn that up to 600,000 visitors and ฿40bn in revenue could… ›

Director-general of DSI Police denies that he has been moved to an inactive post after reports in Bangkok

Pressure mounts on DSI chief Pol. Col. Yutthana amid rumours of a transfer as his agency pursues the explosive Senate collusion probe and Buriram’s Khao… ›

Thailand deepens sustainable agriculture ties in Africa

Thailand is expanding its development partnership with Africa through a new push on sustainable agriculture, highlighted by a recent high-level delegation visit to Côte d’Ivoire aimed at advancing technology transfers,...

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: The secrets of an All-American ’90s beauty icon

Retracing the relationship between Carolyn Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr., FX’s ‘Love Story’ has made the 90’s minimal beauty look omnipresent across social media feeds.

Thailand's first integrated sports rehab and wellness complex to open in June

Lamrit, a provider of medical and rehabilitation services in Thailand, has launched The O2 Bangkok, the country's first sports and wellness complex integrating advanced sports, rehabilitation and preventive wellness under...

Play Store starts flagging apps that drain battery

Google has officially rolled out a new warning system on the Play Store to alert users about Android applications that consume excessive battery power, following a policy shift aimed at improving device efficiency.

Motorcycle crash victim dies after taken to police station instead of hospital

A family is seeking accountability after a rescue team took a Thai woman to a police station instead of a hospital following a motorcycle crash in Bangkok, leaving her to die at the station in February last year. The case...

Tomorrowland Thailand sold out within hours of ticket sales opening over the weekend

150,000 tickets snapped up within hours.

Russian DJ arrested on Koh Phangan for alleged AI-run drug sales

Phatthalung Police officer who loved fishing found dead in Phatthalung canal

Brother-in-law confesses to killing 21-year-old “Praew”

Wang Yi says China is a key factor underpinning peace in the region

Thai Regulator Eases Rules for Evacuation Flights

Thai Police Raid Warehouse, Seize 100,000 Fake Cosmetics

Cambodian woman arrested for running home beauty salon in Trat with 14-year expired passport

Memphis May Fire to perform in Bangkok in April 2026

Thai teen earns bachelor’s degree with honours at 16

Lisa meets viral snow monkey ‘Punch-kun’ during Japan visit

Straw hats at the ready: Netflix brings the Grand Line to Lumpini Park

Adventure awaits in the middle of the city as you pedal your way to meet Laboon the whale

Cloud 11's rooftop garden becomes an outdoor cinema this weekend

Horror classics, music docs and films you've been meaning to watch for years

Ready, set, swirl: 200 wines await at Bangcork Wine Fair

Over 200 labels from 15 top vendors pouring throughout the three day event in April

DHSS inspects Pathum Wan clinic after 38-year-old man collapses following nose and chin surgery

Thailand’s Department of Health Service Support has inspected a Pathum Wan clinic after a 38-year-old man reportedly lost consciousness for days following cosmetic nose and chin surgery. Officials say the clinic is...

Bangkok Beats the Heat: BMA Unveils Comprehensive Cooling Network and Smart Alert System

On March 5, 2026, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, chaired the 3rd BMA executive meeting at City Hall, aimed at expediting the implementation of Bangkok’s heat-relief infrastructure as the region grapples with...

Bangkok Celebrates Digital Milestone as Traffy Fondue Resolves One Million City Complaints with High Public Approval

BMA and Mondelēz Empower Students to Tackle City Waste Challenges, Slashing 62 Tons of Carbon Emissions

Bangkok Governor Orders Speed on Climate Resilience, Social Support, and Waste Sorting

On March 5, 2026, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, took a firm stand at the 3rd BMA executive meeting, ordering an immediate acceleration of major infrastructure projects to shield the capital from a looming...

Thailand advises all 77k nationals in the Middle East to evacuate the region as the US Iran war ratchets up

Thailand warns 77,000 nationals to evacuate the Middle East as the US-Israel war with Iran spreads. Missiles and drones hit Gulf states while Thai evacuees… ›

Oscar Film Festival Chiang Mai offers quality cinema in March

The Oscar Film Festival Chiang Mai will bring world-class cinema to the northern capital throughout March 2026, at Wednesday Shine Cinema on Nimmanhaemin Road.

Thaifex-Horec Asia expo highlights hospitality trends

Thaifex-Horec Asia 2026 will present top-class products, equipment, technology and solutions tailored for hospitality and foodservice businesses, at Impact Challenger Hall 1-2, Muang Thong Thani, from Wednesday to Friday.

Swedes who ran illicit drug platforms from Thailand controlling 80% of European market arrested

Thai police smash a Swedish-run darknet drugs empire run from luxury villas in Bangkok and Prachuap Khiri Khan. Three suspects arrested in Operation Pandora as… ›

Neutralising the Iranian regime is the US goal as Thailand evacuates citizens and secures its reserves

Thailand braces for economic shock as the US–Israel war with Iran escalates. Oil routes face disruption, flights are cut and markets tense. Bangkok is pushing… ›

As the Gulf conflict widens, so does its environmental footprint

Environmental strain is growing in a region already vulnerable, leaving some countries with little capacity

Bangkok man kills ex-wife after she refuses to have sex with him

A Thai man fatally stabbed his ex-wife at a rented room in Bangkok yesterday, March 8, after she refused to have sex with him. The suspect, 58 year old Samorn, contacted a friend, who is a police officer, to confess that he...

British Man Caught Selling Cocaine in Bangkok

BANGKOK — A 64-year-old British man has been arrested in Bangkok after police allegedly caught him selling cocaine to tourists in the Sukhumvit area, seizing approximately 400 grams of the drug along with other narcotics...

Australian Drug Fugitive Arrested in Bangkok

BANGKOK — An Australian national wanted on drug charges in his home country has been arrested at a condominium in Din Daeng district of Bangkok, marking another success in Thailand's efforts to prevent the kingdom from...

Signal interference disrupts remote-key motorcycles in Bangkok

A suspected signal interference issue has been reported in the Town in Town area of Bangkok, where locals say remote-key motorcycles have repeatedly failed to start. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications...

Transwoman nabbed in Bangkok over South Korean tourist robbery

Following an earlier report on the pool villa incident involving a transgender suspect and a South Korean tourist in Chon Buri, police tracked down and arrested the 20 year old in Bangkok yesterday, March 5. The case dates...

Bangkok woman's dating app meetup turns into Line Man delivery run

An online dating app meetup in Bangkok took an unexpected turn after a woman said the man she arranged to see turned up in a delivery uniform and insisted she go along with him while he worked. According to a post shared by...

MEA suspends communications system after remote key motorbike failures

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) issued a statement yesterday, March 5, saying it had temporarily shut down its network communications system after reports that remote key motorbikes in Wang Thonglang, Bangkok,...

Gaggan at Louis Vuitton launches a new seasonal menu starting today

The menu takes you on a gastronomic globetrot.

Thai Book Fair returns for 12 solid days

12 days of books, 360 booths and everything readers could want

Red Bull Dance Your Style returns with four world-class dancers

The third year kicks off with a Thailand Qualifier hunting for the top 12 freestyle dancers plus four wild cards

Iconsiam hosts free pet microchipping and rabies jabs all year

Bring your dog or cat for a health upgrade and free registration every first weekend of the month, starting March 7-8

Bangkok opens 225 free ‘Cooling Centres’ to help you beat the record heat

The BMA steps up its heat wave response with cooling spots and 2,806 clean drinking water stations

The journey’s almost over for your old MRT card as EMV cards arrive on April 1

Top-ups stop on April 1 but your old card still works through gates until the end of May

Are you ghosting your own mortality?

Death Fest returns to IMPACT to strip the stigma off the inevitable with ‘test deaths,’ eco-coffins and the brutal honesty we usually avoid

Bangkok Deploying ‘Cooling Spots’ as Summer Heat Intensifies

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt rolls out 2,800 hydration points and ‘Cooling Centres’ as the capital prepares for a heatwave lasting until mid-May

Soft Power Under the Stars: Governor Chadchart Debuts “Likay in the Park” at Lumphini

On February 28, 2026, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, redefined the city’s cultural landscape by launching the inaugural “Likay in the Park” at Lumphini Park’s Sala Phiromphakdi. Expanding on the...

BMA and Krungthai-AXA Unveil “Hearts & Health Park” to Boost Urban Wellness Across Bangkok

Young at Heart: Seniors Spread Radiant Smiles at the Bueng Sakae Ngam Fun Games

BMA Command Center: Bangkok’s New “Digital Brain” Set to Revolutionize Real-Time City Management

Bangkok’s Clean Air Revolution: Governor Chadchart Reports 50% Drop in PM2.5 Levels Through Decisive Ten-Point Strategy

On March 2, 2026, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, announced a landmark achievement in Bangkok’s battle against air pollution, revealing that the city has secured a more than 50% reduction in PM2.5 levels over...

Bridging the Green: Lumphini-Benchakitti Pedestrian Link Set for May 15 Debut

94 Vietnamese arrested in Bangkok raid linked to gambling network

Police arrested 94 Vietnamese nationals during a raid on an office in a luxury condominium in Bangkok’s Rama 9 area yesterday, March 4, after suspicions that the site may have been linked to a call centre scam network....

Bangkok police arrest 93 Vietnamese over online gambling network worth 100m baht a day

Makkasan police arrested 93 Vietnamese nationals at a Rama 9 condominium after uncovering an alleged Vietnam-focused online gambling operation, with investigators citing cashflow of more than 100 million baht per day.

18 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Mar 5-8)

International Women’s Day, comedy, live music, DJ nights, exotic plants, World Dance Carnival, and more.

Bangkok issues ‘stay inside’ heat warning

Temperatures between 33 and 41.9C have prompted officials to tell everyone to stay out of the sun during peak hours

Thailand has enough oil for local consumption, but prices will rise: Government

Drunk Indian Jet Ski Rider Injures Russian Tourist in Pattaya

Foreign Tourists Sunbathing Naked at Rawai Beach Spark Concerns in Phuket

Pattaya Taxi Driver Filmed Kicking Tourist in Street

Don Mueang Launches 24-Hour Automated Departure Gates

BANGKOK — Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok will launch its new 24-hour Automated Border Control (ABC) passport gates for departures this Thursday, aiming to reduce queues and enhance convenience for passengers...

Thai Immigration Announces Emergency Measures for Stranded Tourists

Buriram Woman Marries Two Foreigners in One Ceremony

Bangladeshi Woman Arrested at Phuket Airport With Cocaine and Forged Documents

BMA issues heat index warning, advises avoiding outdoor activities

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has issued a heat index alert for March 3, saying levels are in the “warning” range and advising people to avoid outdoor activities.

Mongkolkit pitches white-skin injections and flying cars for Bangkok

Mongkolkit Suksintharanont, a former New Alternative Party member, said today, March 2, that his team is gearing up for the Bangkok governor election, with applications already coming in from Bangkok councillor candidates....

Influencer seeks refund over botched 400,000 baht nose surgery in Bangkok

A female influencer has filed a complaint over an alleged botched nose surgery procedure from a well-known hospital in Bangkok, after reporting post-operation complications and an unresolved dispute over compensation. The 25...

Protected: You can now get 90 minutes of unlimited grilled river prawns at Bangkok’78 on Friday and Saturday

Bangkok skies clear as PM2.5 drops sharply across all districts

Bangkok’s Air Quality Information Centre reported a citywide PM2.5 average of 22 µg/m³ at 7:00am on February 28, 2026, with air quality rated “good” in every zone and a continued downward trend expected.

Russian man rewards Bangkok taxi rider for locating missing sister

A Russian man rewarded a Bangkok motorcycle taxi rider with US$100, about 3,100 baht, after the rider helped locate his missing sister, who reportedly has a mental illness. The woman was reported missing in Bangkok,...

Drinking through 137 years of Bangkok history in one night at Bar Sathorn

History, poured by the era.

18 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Feb 26-Mar 01)

Comedy, live music, Holi pool party, doggos on the river, and more.

Top Tables 2026: Bangkok’s 20 best restaurants and beyond

On top of 137 Pillars in Bangkok, the best restaurants in the city had their night.

The Gilded Bean: How Thailand’s GI Revolution is Transforming Local Terroir into Global Luxury

Thailand’s premium GI coffee reached a 1.49-billion-baht milestone in 2025, blending unique terroir and folk wisdom into high-value intellectual property.

PM2.5 returns to blanket Bangkok; Prawet, Lat Krabang and Bang Rak worst-hit

Bangkok’s Air Quality Information Centre reported an average PM2.5 level of 33.1 µg/m³ at 7:00am on February 26, 2026, with the highest readings in Prawet, Lat Krabang and Bang Rak. All zones were rated “moderate”.

Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple set limited visiting hours on March 3-4 for royal ceremonies

The Bureau of the Royal Household has announced adjusted visiting arrangements at the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) on March 3-4, 2026, due to Makha Bucha merit-making...

Khanom Krok tops TasteAtlas list of best Thai desserts in 2026

Khanom Krok has been ranked the number one Thai dessert of 2026 by the world-renowned food platform TasteAtlas, showcasing the global appeal of Thai sweets.

Bangkok PM2.5 below standard citywide; 20% chance of storms and gusty winds

Bangkok’s average PM2.5 stood at 28.6 µg/m³ at 7.00am on February 24, 2026, with all areas below the 37.5 µg/m³ standard. TMD forecasts 20% thunderstorms and gusty winds.