Controversial Bikini Sunbathing by Foreign Tourists Sparks Cultural Debate in Bangkok and Chiang Mai;...
National—
On January 15th, 2024, the Phra Nakhon District Office stated to the public regarding viral images of two foreign tourists in a bikini sunbathing at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, causing controversy on Thai social media.
The...
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour around Bangkok
PRESS RELEASE (Thai Government)—
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has invited tourists to discover Bangkok through the Double Decker Elephant Hop-on Hop-off bus tour.
The hop-on hop-off bus allows tourists to visit 16 major attractions in...
Major Road Pavement Cracking and Sinking in Bangkok During Rush Hour Causes Headaches
Bangkok—
At 4:15 PM, on January 5th, 2024, FM91 Trafficpro reported a road on Kanchanaphisek, departing Rama 2, Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok, had sunk 60 centimeters and 50 meters wide, causing a heavy traffic backup...
Update: 14-Year-Old Siam Paragon Shooting Suspect Continues Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Galya Rajanagarindra Institute
National—
On January 1st, 2024, Ms. Siriprakai Worapreecha, the deputy director-general of the Thai Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection (DJOP), and the parents of the 14-year-old boy who committed the Siam Paragon shooting incident,...
Don Mueang Police Raid Gambling Den Disguised as Abandoned Futsal Stadium; 63 Individuals Detained
Bangkok—
At 1:30 PM on December 30th, 2023, Don Mueang police and relevant officers of more than 30 individuals raided a gambling den using an abandoned futsal stadium as a front to secretly operate illegal...
Wat Arun Chosen as CNN Internationals Live Broadcast Site for Thailands New Year Celebrations
National—
On December 28th, 2023, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officials publicly stated that CNN International, an American news channel, chose Wat Arun, Bangkok, as a live broadcast location to represent Thai identity under the...
Dispute Over Removal of Khru Kai Kaeo Statue Leads to Legal Proceedings in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 8:00 AM, on December 28th, 2023, Mr. Pairot Thungthong, the owner of Night Bazaar Hotel, Chatuchak, Bangkok, held a religious ceremony to remove a controversial statue, Khru Kai Kaeo, from the vicinity.
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Buakaw Confirms Historic Bout Against Pacquiao in Bangkok on April 20th of 2024
National—
On December 26th, 2023, Thai national media reported that Buakaw Banchamek officially posted on his Facebook page a confirmation of a historical match against Manny Pacquiao on April 20th of 2024 right after the...
Worker Killed in Bangkok Crane Accident
PRESS RELEASE:
Officials have confirmed that a construction worker was killed on Sunday (Dec 24) in a crane accident at the Wong Wian Yai station site of Bangkok's Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority's (MRT) Purple Line.
The...
Thai Deputy Transport Minister Eyes Extension of Red Line Railway to Outskirts for Urban...
Bangkok—
On December 20th, 2023, Thai national media reported that Mr. Surapong Piyachote, the deputy transport minister, publicly revealed the consideration of the extension of 3 routes to outskirt areas on the Red Line railway...
