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Viral Image of Donated Japanese Train Surrounded by Garbage Sparks Cleanup Efforts in Bangkok

A viral image of a donated Japanese KIHA 183 train in Thailand surrounded by piles of garbage has caught global attention. The picture was...

Bangkok’s Landscape Transformed: 1,454 Km of Electrical Wires to Go Underground

Bangkok, Thailand - In a bold move set to revolutionize the city's infrastructure, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has revealed a groundbreaking plan to...

Bangkok City Hall Celebrates Multicultural Roots with “Look Up BKK” Festival

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is collaborating with the Ministry of Culture to host the "Look Up BKK" cultural festival, showcasing the city's rich...

Bangkok News
News from across Bangkok

Thai zoo marks Moo Deng’s first birthday with family event

On July 10, 2025, Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province celebrated the first birthday of Moo Deng, a young pygmy hippopotamus who has...

Bangkok unveils 47km canal walkway for safer commuting

On July 7, 2025, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) introduced a newly extended 47.5-kilometre pedestrian and cycling path along the Saen Saeb Canal, aiming...

National & World News

Purple Line Tunnel Work Begins Ahead of River Crossing

Thailand’s Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is set to commence tunnel boring operations on August 4, 2025, for the third underground contract of the...

going out in Phrom Phong

Thailand’s Street Food Sector Faces Decline Amid Shifting Demand

Thailand’s street food and beverage industry is bracing for a prolonged period of economic uncertainty, as declining foot traffic and weakening consumer demand take...

Lifestyle

CRG cautious on restaurant expansion amid weak economy

Central Restaurants Group (CRG) is scaling back its restaurant expansion plans for the remainder of 2025, citing a sluggish Thai economy and softened consumer...

Sport

PEA and Volleyball Association launch U18 tournament in Thailand

On July 12, 2025, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and the Volleyball Association of Thailand jointly announced the launch of the PEA-Domestic Power Youth...
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New Thai Central Bank Chief Backs Deep Rate Cuts

Vitai Ratanakorn, the incoming governor of the Bank of Thailand, has signaled a policy shift toward more aggressive monetary easing as he prepares to...
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sharply criticized the use of trade tariffs as geopolitical tools during the opening of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on July 9.

Anwar Criticizes Tariffs at ASEAN Diplomatic Summit

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sharply criticized the use of trade tariffs as geopolitical tools during the opening of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’...
Courtesy photo/Thailand is offering substantial trade concessions to the United States in a bid to avoid a 36 percent tariff on its exports, part of a broader tariff policy announced by President Donald Trump that targets over a dozen countries.

Thailand Seeks Trade Deal to Avert US Tariffs

Thailand is offering substantial trade concessions to the United States in a bid to avoid a 36 percent tariff on its exports, part of...

Arts & Culture

Thailand hosts 279 foreign film shoots in early 2025

Thailand welcomed 279 international film productions between January and June 2025, generating direct revenues of 2.866 billion baht from spending on production services, transport,...

Thailand eyes creative sector boost with new investment measures

BANGKOK — Thai authorities are advancing plans to strengthen the country’s creative industries through targeted investment incentives and long-term policy development. A recent high-level...

Thailand to host Tomorrowland debut in 2026

Thailand will host the globally acclaimed electronic music festival Tomorrowland for the first time in 2026, with the event set to take place in...

Drive & Ride

Thai Car Market Faces Decline Amid Closures and Brand Shifts

A mix of internal economic challenges, shifting consumer preferences, and geopolitical risks are reshaping Thailand’s auto industry outlook. The Kasikorn Research Centre projects that...

Thailand Revises EV Promotion Rules to Curb Market Oversupply

The Thai government is moving to adjust its electric vehicle (EV) promotion policies in response to a growing risk of market oversupply that could...
Courtesy Photo/Neta faces subsidy repayment over unmet EV targets

Neta faces subsidy repayment over unmet EV targets

Electric vehicle manufacturer Neta Auto Thailand may be required to return over 2 billion baht in government subsidies after failing to meet the conditions...

Travel

Khlong Naka Wildlife Sanctuary Develops Eco-Tourism Trail in Ranong

Between June 27 and June 29, 2025, Thailand’s Khlong Naka Wildlife Sanctuary in Ranong Province began developing a new eco-tourism trail as part of...

Coastal Road Enhancement Unveiled in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat Unveils Enhanced Coastal Route for Tourists On June 12, 2025, the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) officially announced the completion of significant...
Courtesy photo /Horseback Tours Debut in Nan’s Mountainous Old Town

Horseback Tours Debut in Nan’s Mountainous Old Town

For the first time, horseback riding tours are being offered in Nan Province, allowing visitors to explore the old city, scenic Road No. 3,...

Education

Funding pressure grows as student numbers decline

Thailand's small public schools face mounting financial and operational challenges as student enrolments continue to fall, prompting the Office of the Basic Education Commission...

Five Thai Universities Ranked in Global Top 100

The 2025 THE Impact Rankings assessed 2,526 universities from 130 countries, evaluating their performance against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results...

Thailand Tightens Student Visa Rules for Short-Term Courses

On May 14, 2025, the Thai government introduced new regulations to address the misuse of student visas by foreign nationals enrolling in short-term educational...

Property

Developers’ Profits Hit 10-Year Low Amid Weak Demand

The first-quarter net profits of 10 publicly listed residential property developers in Thailand dropped to 3.56 billion baht in Q1 2025, marking the lowest...

Thai real estate sector calls for windfall tax on land

Thailand’s real estate sector has called on the government to accelerate investment in large-scale infrastructure projects and introduce a windfall tax on land near...

Bangkok condo market shaken by recent earthquake

The earthquake that struck Bangkok on Friday has sparked renewed concerns about the structural integrity of high-rise buildings, unsettling prospective buyers and dampening the...