Run with Pride 2026 next month In celebration of Pride Month in June, One Bangkok on Rama IV Road is holding "One Bangkok One Pride One Run 2026" on June 7 at 4am. Bangkok Post · May 20
IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposal Bihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost international air connectivity and tourism, especially for Buddhist pilgrims. This move is expected to enhance economic activities and employment in the state. The Economic Times · May 20
Nigerian romance scammers ‘lured Thai women to distribute heroin’ Police have arrested a Nigerian man and two Thai women with 65.5 kilogrammes of heroin, saying they were linked to a Nigerian romance scam network that lured Thai women to distribute drugs in Thailand. Bangkok Post · May 20
Chao Phraya sand dune draws visitors just north of Bangkok PATHUM THANI — A sand dune that vanished for half a century now attracts visitors to the middle of the Chao Phraya, the main river of the Central Plains, in this satellite province north of Bangkok. Bangkok Post · May 20
CAAT, DEPA, Department of Agriculture, GISTDA, DTI and Industry Leaders Unite at DronTech Asia 2026 Press Conference BANGKOK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GML Exhibition (Thailand) Co., Ltd. successfully hosted the official press conference for DronTech Asia 2026, announcing the upcoming third edition of ASEAN's leading drone and unmanned systems exhibition, scheduled to take place from 11–13 November 2026 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang… AAP · May 20
Train wreck of a plan In a bid to avoid another tragic crash after a freight train collided with a bus at the Asok-Phetchaburi crossing last Saturday, resulting in multiple casualties, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has come up with the idea of scrapping commuter train services into central Bangkok. Bangkok Post · May 19
Picnic in the city at The Field Society Happitat, in collaboration with Groundcontrol, invites Bangkokians to step away from their screens and reconnect with nature at The Field Society, a new picnic festival experience set amid lush greenery at The Forestias, Bang Na-Trat Road, from May 23–24 and May 30–31. Bangkok Post · May 19
New taste tinglers for your palate Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening, a drink launch, or a new nightclub. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste… Bangkok Post · May 19
Edible Packaging, Fermented Innovations and Next-Gen Foods Take Center Stage at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 BANGKOK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As food and beverage manufacturers race to capture emerging consumer trends, 10 standout innovations are already gaining commercial traction across protein innovation, fermentation technology, and sustainable packaging. All will debut at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026, signalling where the global F&B industry is heading… AAP · May 19
Schools limit phone use Schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) introduced new measures to control mobile phone use on the first day of the new semester on Monday. Bangkok Post · May 19
Collision freight train violated day ban, says minister The freight train that hit a passenger bus in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, killing eight people and injuring many more, was in violation of the ban on entering Bangkok during the day, according to Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat. Bangkok Post · May 19
Will Myanmar's Asean gambit work? Unlike the other Asean members, Thailand must directly shoulder whatever fallout emerges from Myanmar's domestic developments. Bangkok has already endured and adapted to the new situation with its western neighbour. It has not been easy, as Thailand's own internal situation has not been entirely stable. Bangkok Post · May 18
Myanmar quakes shake Bangkok Bangkok and at least three provinces were shaken by two moderate earthquakes centered near the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday morning, the Earthquake Observation Division reported. Bangkok Post · May 18
Driver charged after Bangkok freight train crash kills 8 Weekend collision leaves bus in flames and injures at least 32 people The Independent UK · May 18
Bangkok Post · May 18 Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed The driver of the freight train that hit a passenger bus and other vehicles on a congested Bangkok level crossing on Saturday tested positive for drug abuse and did not have a rail transport licence, according to the rail transport chief.
The Economic Times · May 16 At least eight dead, 32 injured in Thailand after freight train hits bus A freight train collided with a bus stopped at a red light in Bangkok, killing at least eight people and injuring 32. The crash ignited a fire that engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles. Witness accounts indicate the bus was unable to move due to traffic, leading to the tragic…
Bangkok Post · May 16 At least 8 dead in Bangkok bus-train collision Eight people have been confirmed dead and at least 24 injured following a collision between a train and a passenger bus near Makkasan station of the Airport Rail Link in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon.
The Times of India · May 16 Video: 8 killed, over 20 injured as freight train crashes into bus in Bangkok At least eight people were killed and more than 20 injured after a freight train collided with a public bus at a railway crossing in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Saturday, AP reported.
The Independent UK · May 16 At least eight dead as cargo train hits public bus at rail crossing in Thailand’s capital Firefighters were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles
The Guardian - UK · May 13 The ultimate travel guide to Thailand: where to stay, what to eat and how to get around From the best regions to incredible things to do, here’s everything you need to know about travelling in Thailand
Bangkok Post · May 12 Muslim crowd shaves man's head after he mocks the Koran Thousands of Muslims gathered outside a tea shop in Bangkok
Bangkok Post · May 11 Former PM Thaksin released from prison Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on parole and was greeted by family members and a crowd of supporters on Monday morning.
The Economic Times · May 9 Thailand's SiamAI denies exporting US AI servers to China Bangkok-based SiamAI has denied allegations of exporting AI servers to China, stating full compliance with US export control laws. The company's statement comes amid US prosecutors' claims of billions in US AI technology being shipped to China, with SiamAI asserting it has not engaged in such activities.
Bangkok Post · May 8 Couple arrested for stealing reptiles from Pata mall zoo A woman and a man have been arrested for stealing a Chinese crocodile lizard and a tiger salamander from Pata Zoo, a private zoo in a department store in Bang Phlat district of Bangkok.