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At least 12 injured after BMW crashes into Bangkok petrol station KFC

Police questioning 36-year-old Chinese driver

The Independent UK

Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests

Two gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post

Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews

Bangkok City Hall has installed footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and said more are being added citywide.

Bangkok Post

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12 injured by queue-jumper at city petrol station

Twelve people were injured when a BMW M5 car crashed into a KFC store at a petrol station on Sukhumvit 62 Road in Bangkok

Bangkok Post

US embassy orders visa applicants to make social media public

The US embassy in Bangkok announced on Monday that all US visa applicants must set their social media accounts to public for screening.

Bangkok Post

Man arrested on Silom in cocaine ring bust

Police have arrested four suspects, including the alleged Nigerian kingpin, in a crackdown on a cocaine network operating in Bangkok’s nightlife districts.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok swelters in 'danger' zone for 19 straight days

Bangkok has sweltered through 19 straight days of dangerous heat index levels, with extreme heat and humidity pushing conditions into a high-risk zone for public health.

Bangkok Post

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Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran

A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities.

Bangkok Post

Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants

The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok ended Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office.

Bangkok Post

Chinese man arrested at Bangkok airport after in-flight thefts

A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft for allegedly stealing money on a flight to Bangkok from Vientiane, authorities said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Thailand marks Songkran New Year with water fights and travel surge

Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival.

Euronews

Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm

Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.

Bangkok Post

‘There’s more to life than work’: Bangkok’s young people embrace mass outdoor aerobics sessions

Group exercise had been associated with older people, but the playlist of K-pop and US hip-hop is a hit with gen Z

The Guardian - UK

Don Mueang advises Songkran travellers to arrive 3 hours early

Passengers using Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the Songkran holiday are advised to arrive at least two to three hours before their scheduled departures.

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10 foreign teachers arrested in Bangkok school raid

Authorities have raided an unlicensed international school in Prawet district of Bangkok, arresting 10 foreign teachers and staff found working without permits.

Bangkok Post

Woman drives car into Bangkok convenience store, injures 8

A 57-year-old woman drove her car into a convenience store in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, on Tuesday night, injuring eight people, including herself.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100m Bangkok home

The family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home worth nearly 100 million baht in Bangkok, bypassing Thai laws prohibiting foreigners from owning land or houses in the country, according to a human rights group.

The Guardian - UK

‘A place where music fills the air’: Bangkok to host Eurovision’s first Asia song contest

Spin-off launched with 10 nations, as original event remains mired in protests and boycotts over Israel’s involvement

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Evening Standard

Eurovision expands to Asia with brand new song contest set to launch this year

Bangkok will host the inaugural final on November 14

Evening Standard

Eurovision to launch first ever Asian song contest this year

Bangkok in Thailand will be the final’s first host city with confirmed participants including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, South Korea and Vietnam.

Euronews

A decade in the making: Inaugural Eurovision Asia set to be staged in Thailand in 2026

Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up and was subsequently taken offline. Now, it's official. The region's inaugural singing contest will be held in Bangkok in November.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok heat index in ‘danger’ zone

The heat index in Bangkok is in the danger zone, with “feels like” temperatures on Thursday ranging between 42 and 51.9 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.

Times Life

12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

Evening Standard

London leaver: 'We swapped Brentford for Bangkok, halved our rent to £800 and now work three days a week'

Working remotely enabled this young couple to travel the world

Euronews

European airlines boost direct flights to Asia and Africa as passengers avoid Middle East

Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes.

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