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Police focus on negligence at early stage of the Lat Phrao fire investigation set up by Commissioner

A blocked exit, a missing door handle and possible electrical failures are at the centre of Bangkok’s Lat Phrao Beer Garden fire investigation. Police are… ›

People’s Party MP races to police headquarters to avoid arrest before Criminal Court rejects a warrant

A dramatic day ended in relief for People’s Party MP Pawut Pongwitayaphanu after the Criminal Court rejected a DSI request to arrest him in a… ›

Commerce Minister to travel stateside in a make or break mission on the long awaited US Thai trade deal

Thailand launches a high-stakes bid to cut US tariffs as Commerce Minister Supachie heads to Washington armed with new manufacturing data, demands for export exemptions… ›

Death toll in Lat Phrao brewery fire rises to 28 as PM promises a full investigation and compensation for those impacted

Prime Minister Anutin has ordered a forensic investigation after Bangkok’s Lat Phrao brewery fire killed 28 people. Police are examining reports of closed fire exits… ›

Ground at Purple Line site 'stable'

Ground movement at the Bangkok Purple Line South construction site has stabilised after last week’s tunnel water leak, and unaffected roads are expected to reopen within a week, the Ministry of Transport reported on...

No way out': Survivors describe deadly Bangkok bar inferno

A ​survivor of the fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least ‌27 people on Sunday night described escaping the blaze by seconds after she stepped out for a smoke.

Global smartphone shipments in second quarter hit lowest in 13 years on memory chip crunch

BENGALURU — Global ⁠smartphone ⁠shipments fell 11% ​in the second quarter to their lowest level ​for the period ‌since 2013, as a...

Trump says the US will control Strait of Hormuz and get paid for it

WASHINGTON - US President ⁠Donald Trump said on Monday ​that the United States would probably take over the Strait of Hormuz and ​should be reimbursed for controlling the vital

Refreshed US-Iran strikes enter second day

DUBAI - US military strikes on Iran entered a second day on Monday in a new surge of fighting over the status of the Strait of Hormuz that endangered a fragile interim agreement and sent oil prices spiking.

IMF ranks Thailand among elite exporters for AI hardware 

Thailand has been ranked among the world’s four largest exporters of AI-related hardware by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), underscoring the Kingdom’s growing role in global technology supply chains, as it...

Japanese TikToker faces backlash for fake pickpocketing video on Khao San Road

A Japanese content creator apologised after staging a fake pickpocketing video on Bangkok’s Khao San Road, prompting criticism online and a police complaint from one of the people featured in the footage. The video was...

Survival Stories Describe Chaos and Narrow Escapes After Bangkok Pub Fire Claims 27 Lives, Injures Over 60 Others

**Survivors Recount Chaos and Narrow Escapes as Bangkok Pub Fire Claims 27 Lives** **Bangkok, Thailand** — Survivors of the deadly fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on the night of July...

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Take a first look at properties that will start welcoming the world’s travellers this year or next. From stylish urban boutique hotels to luxurious beachside lifestyle resorts, Guru By Bangkok Post offers a sneak peek.

TAT supports Flight Centre Global Gathering Bangkok 2026

More than 2,000 top-performing travel professionals joined Flight Centre Global Gathering: Bangkok 2026 from 10–12 July. Supported by TAT, the event highlighted Thailand’s connectivity, hospitality, wellness, culture,...

'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

WELLINGTON - New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his ​family ⁠said in a statement on Monday.

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Transnational Cannabis Smuggling Crackdown Tightens, and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, July 6th to Sunday, July 12th. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in...

TAT welcomes the new Sadao Road as an ASEAN tourism gateway linking Thailand and Malaysia

TAT welcomes the new Sadao Road linking Thailand and Malaysia, strengthening cross-border travel, trade and tourism. The connection supports seamless journeys, overland routes, local economies and visitor safety, while...

TAT and ZEEKR chart EV tourism routes across Thailand

TAT and ZEEKR Thailand are launching Amazing Thailand in ZEEKR Luxury Way, a six-month EV campaign showcasing lesser-known destinations across four regions. Through themed journeys, creator content and TAT platforms, the...

Mystery over shareholding filings solved after police interview the woman at the centre of the storm in the market

Thailand’s biggest stock market mystery unravels after police discover a woman mistakenly reported more than ฿100bn in blue-chip shareholdings while trying to identify an old… ›

TAT and AirAsia Group sign three-year tourism partnership

TAT and AirAsia Group have signed a three-year MOU to strengthen tourism cooperation from 2026 to 2029. The partnership will support joint marketing, route development, trade engagement, media campaigns, and market insights,...

South Korean singles look for their dream match at Buddhist temple retreat

YANGYANG, ⁠South Korea - In a ​picturesque Buddhist temple, young South Korean men and women walk hand-in-hand, one wearing a blindfold and the ​other describing the path ahead as they walk ‌towards a gate where...

Bangkok nightclub fire exits reportedly locked to prevent customers from escaping their bills

The owner of a nightclub in Bangkok was accused of locking a fire exit in order to collect payment from customers trying to escape during the fire last night, July 12. Officials have not confirmed this claim which is...

Thai soldier opens fire, injuring ex-wife and killing her boyfriend

A Thai soldier surrendered to police after shooting his ex-wife and her partner at a house in the Prawet district of Bangkok yesterday, July 12, leaving one person dead and another critically injured. Officers from Udomsuk...

‘It’s my fault’: Totsakan singer survives Bangkok pub fire that killed bandmate

The lead singer of Thai band Totsakan broke down in tears and blamed himself after surviving the fire that tore through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district late on Saturday night, July 12,...

At least 27 killed in fire at nightclub in Lat Phrao area of Bangkok

A fire at a nightclub in Bangkok‘s Lat Phrao district claimed at least 27 lives and injured 63 others late last night, July 12, prompting a large-scale emergency response and an investigation into the cause of the...

Update: 27 Dead, Over 60 People Confirmed Injured at Bangkok Bar Fire, Officials Investigate and Discuss Discoveries So Far

Bangkok A fire ripped through the “Rong Beer Na Lad Prao” bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue near Soi Lad Phrao 1 on Lad Phrao Road in Chatuchak district late on July 12th, 2026, killing at least 27 people...

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Chef Philippe Gaudal serves up a French wine dinner at Rib Room & Bar Steakhouse

A one-night-only evening pairs a refined multi-course menu with distinguished Bordeaux wines.

Thai-owned Royal Lancaster London crowned the best hotel in the UK by Tripadvisor

The luxury Hyde Park property earned top marks from travellers, ranking among the world's best hotels.

Japanese TikToker apologises over staged Khao San pickpocket video

Family identifies skeleton as man missing for 10 days

Thai 12-year-old wins gold at global coding Olympiad in Rome

Two band members remain missing after bar fire tragedy

10 of 27 victims identified after deadly Lat Phrao brewery fire

BANGKOK — 13 July 2026, Authorities have confirmed the identities of 10 people killed in a fire at a brewery near Lat Phrao Soi...

Tourist Police pose as tourists to arrest illegal guide in Chiang Mai

Five arrested over BTS concert ticket scam worth 1.8 million baht

Thai fans to watch final four FIFA World Cup 2026 matches free

Thailand wins historic bronze at Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

Flashover and backdraft: Sudden fire explosion explained

Following the deadly fire at Na Ladprao Brewery in the early hours of 13 July 2026, experts have highlighted the dangers of flashover and...

BICT Fest 2026 brings the world of play to Bangkok

The Bangkok International Children’s Theatre Festival returns for its 10th edition with theatre, circus, dance and hands-on play for kids and grown-ups.

MONA, the convention-breaking Australian museum, to open in Bangkok in 2029

MONA, the convention-defying Tasmanian art museum, partners with AWC to open MONA Bangkok at Asiatique The Riverfront

Tragic fire in Lad Prao venue leaves scores dead and many more critically injured

Venue fire in Bangkok’s Lad Phrao declared a major ‘Red Case’ incident

Foreign National Sustains Severe Injuries After Falling From Phuket Rooftop

Deadly Fire At Bangkok Pub Kills At Least 27, Injures Dozens

Investigation Launched Into Deadly Bangkok Restaurant Inferno

Anutin expresses condolences over Lat Phrao brewery fire, orders detailed investigation

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has visited the scene of a fatal fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, ordering authorities to determine the cause and assist victims’ families.

BMA Partners with Military to Induct 205 New Firefighters, Strengthening Urban Safety and Emergency Response

On July 10, 2026, Ms. Aranya Pornchaiya, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), delivered an official orientation address to 205 newly appointed civil servants stepping into the role of...

Governor of Bangkok Launches Swift Directives to Tackle Foreign Shadow Capital, Aging Structures, Trash Odors, and Corruption

Bangkok Governor Inspects On Nut Disposal Centre, Unveiling Green Eco Park Vision and Digital Odor Monitoring

On July 11, 2026, Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, conducted a live-streamed site inspection of the 580-rai On Nut Refuse Disposal Centre on Soi On Nut 86 to review ecosystem restoration progress and odor...

Deputy Governor Pornphrom Directs Cross-Agency Integration to Elevate Environmental Standards and Global Ties

Myanmar Assures ASEAN Aung San Suu Kyi Is in ‘Good Health’

At Least 27 Dead As Deadly Fire Engulfs Crowded Bangkok Pub

At least 27 people were killed and 63 others injured after a fire swept through a pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district shortly after midnight on…

Update on Fatal Bangkok Pub Fire, Started at Stage Say Witnesses, Most of the 27 Dead Found in Bathrooms, At Least 18 People Injured

Bangkok- A fire at Rong Beer Na Ladprao, a popular restaurant and pub on Lad Phrao Road in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, has claimed at least 27 lives, according to the latest update from Thailand’s Department of...

Deadly Fire at Popular Bangkok Pub Kills at Least 27 People, Prime Minister Visits Scene

Bangkok, Thailand — A massive fire ripped through a well-known beer pub and restaurant in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district late on Sunday night, killing at least 27 people and injuring many others, according to initial...

Waterfalls mirror life at Moca Bangkok

Art lovers are invited to explore the movement of water and the journey of life during "The Waterfall Journey Mirrors Human Life", which is running at Temporary Exhibition Rooms 1-2 of Moca Bangkok, until July 30.