Bangkok Tugboat Collision on Chao Phraya River Damages Five Boats, Sinks One
Bangkok —
At 10:56 AM on December 4th, 2024, a tugboat carrying a sand barge lost control near Krungthep Bridge in Bangkok’s Bang Kho Laem district, colliding with multiple docked boats.
The accident damaged four...
Her Royal Majesty the Queen Joins World Marathon Legend Kipchoge in Bangkoks Amazing Thailand...
Bangkok —
On December 1st, 2024, the 7th Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok by Toyota took place at Sanam Luang, attracting over 33,000 participants.
The event featured a royal highlight as Her Majesty the Queen joined...
Khao San Road Expects 70,000 People for New Years Countdown Despite Slower Bookings
Bangkok —
On November 23rd, 2024, Mr. Sanga Ruangwattanakul, the president of Khaosan Business Association, revealed that hotel bookings in the Khao San Road area for December 30th-31st, are averaging 60%, still lower than the...
Egyptian Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Woman in Condo Elevator in Bangkok
Bangkok —
On November 20th, 2024, Bangkok police arrested a foreign man suspected of following and assaulting a woman in the elevator of a luxury condominium in the Rama 9 area. The arrest took place...
Chinese Man Arrested in Bangkok for Fake SMS Station Scamming
Bangkok —
On November 19th, 2024, Thai national media reported that Thai cyber police arrested a Chinese national in connection with a mobile SMS scam operating in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area.
The investigation began after a complaint...
Vijit Chao Phraya 2024: Dazzling Spectacle Illuminating Bangkok’s Iconic Riverfront
PRESS RELEASE
Bangkok, 11 November 2024 – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, through the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and key partners, proudly presents Vijit Chao Phraya 2024, a stunning light and cultural showcase along the...
TikTok Wildlife Display Sparks Arrest of Foreign National in Bangkok
Bangkok —
On November 15th, 2024, Atthaphon Charoenchansa, the Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, disclosed the arrest of a foreign man following public complaints about social media posts on...
Bangkok Authorities Ensure Eco-Friendly Loy Krathong Festival with Efficient Cleanup
Bangkok —
At 9:00 PM on November 15th, 2024, Deputy Bangkok Governor Chatree Watthanakhet joined officials to monitor and encourage teams collecting krathong floats on the Chao Phraya River during the Loy Krathong Festival.
This year,...
Bangkok Drug Bust: 2.9 Kilos of Mephedrone Found in Protein Powder, Maldivian National Arrested
Bangkok —
On November 14th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), held a press conference announcing a seizure of 2,989 grams of Category 1 narcotic...
Bangkok Police Raid Illegal Gambling Den at Chinese Restaurant, Four Chinese Nationals Arrested
Bangkok —
At 9:30 PM on November 9th, 2024, Bangkok police raided a Chinese restaurant on Soi Ladprao 80, uncovering an illegal gambling operation in a VIP room.
The search revealed four Chinese men, all...