SONGKRAN festival led to an 8.76 percent increase in the number of foreign tourist arrivals this week compared to last week with holidaymakers from China topping the list, TV Channel 7 said this evening (April 14). The Ministry of Tourism and Sports said 106,504 Chinese tourists came to Thailand this week, followed by 90,524
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Silom reopens after overcrowding led to brief entry ban
SILOM road was reopened at 6.10 p.m. today (April 13) after Bang Rak district officials temporarily banned entry to participate in Songkran festival activities due to overcrowding, Amarin TV and TV Channel 7 said. It was estimated that over 200,000 revellers had flocked to Silom when the entry ban was announced at 5.45 p.m.
Read moreChadchart launches Songkran fun at Silom
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt presided over the opening ceremony of this year’s Songkran Festival at Silom road entitled “Songkran Silom Splash Out With Thai Culture 2026” then led a parade of floats and tuk-tuks with merriment to run for three days from today (April 12) to Tuesday (April 14) from 10 a.m. to 9
Read moreTwo foreign tourists found dead at Khaosan hotel
TWO men holidaying in Thailand were found dead in a hotel near Khaosan road today (April 7) with there being no signs of struggle and their bodies have been sent for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death, TV Channel 7 said. At approximately 2 p.m., Pol. Lt. Raksit Sirirak, deputy investigator at
Read moreBMA expanding digital device control to all its schools
AFTER a trial at 10 schools showed controlling use of digital devices improved student concentration and increased parental satisfaction, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is gearing up to expand the clampdown at all its schools from the next academic year, PPTVHD36 said today (Mar. 13). Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said in introducing the “Phone
Read moreMore Bangkok residents now opting for second-hand housing
A CLEAR shift has emerged in the Bangkok property market with residents increasingly opting for second-hand housing as reflected in a 1.5-fold increase in this segment’s transfer value, from 27% in 2020 to 38% in 2025, PPTVHD36 said today (Feb. 25). Research by Krungthai Compass shows that there are three key factors driving second-hand
Read moreTraffic nightmare from partial closure of Rama 2 road for four months
THE partial closure of Rama 2 road for four months 24 hours a day from Feb. 15 to June 15 to install beams for a new expressway is having widespread impact on the traffic flow, Naewna newspaper said today (Feb. 17). Dr. Samart Ratchapolsitte, former deputy leader of the Democrat Party and former deputy
Read moreMan arrested for smuggling rhino horns
By AFP and published by CNA THAI authorities arrested a man for allegedly smuggling more than 11kg of rhino horns inside wrapped meat, in a case officials linked today (Feb. 10) to an international wildlife trafficking network. The 36-year-old Vietnamese man was detained on Monday after landing at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on suspicion of
Read moreSafety to be boosted at Chatuchak market after latest fire
FOLLOWING a fire at Chatuchak market last night which reignited this morning (Feb. 10) the district chief ordered a review of safety measures as multiple blazes have already occurred there while compensation and rent reduction is being considered for affected vendors, TV Channel 7 and PPTVHD36 said. Mr. Prasat Phosrimat, Chatuchak’s district chief, who
Read moreAsoke crane collapse narrowly misses pedestrians, shop workers
A TOWER crane that collapsed at Asoke intersection this morning (Feb. 7) seriously injuring two Myanmar workers narrowly missed pedestrians and some shops with employees joining those strolling by in fleeing in panic, Amarin TV said this afternoon. A surveillance camera clip showed that the crane’s arm had snapped causing the structure to collapse
Read moreBMA and BTS Group launch ‘Fight against Dust’ campaign
IN AN EFFORT to decrease PM2.5 dust pollution the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the BTS Group have kicked off “Fight against Dust” campaign, encouraging Bangkok residents to change the engine oil and filters of their vehicles with receipts exchangeable for vouchers at participating stations, TV Channel 7 said today (Feb. 6). Mr. Chatchart Sittipunt,
Read moreFemale student hit by motorcyclist at zebra crossing
GOING viral online is a video clip showing a motorcyclist hitting a female student at a pedestrian crossing on Ekachai road in Bang Khun Thian district seriously injuring her, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Feb. 4). The surveillance camera clip shows two students crossing the road and while other vehicles slowed down, this motorcycle
Read moreCar smashes through car park wall in dramatic crash
A CAR dangled precariously at a Rama IV road car park last night (Jan. 20) after the driver smashed through a wall upon accidently pressing the accelerator pedal while reaching for something at the back seat, PPTVHD36 said. The accident occurred at around 9 p.m. within a seven-storey car park at the Klong Toei
Read moreOver 40% Bangkok residents fearful of answering phone calls as scams spread: Opinion poll
WITH SCAMS spreading an opinion poll conducted this month shows that 40.1% of Bangkok residents are now apprehensive and hesitant to answer calls from unknown numbers with the most common form of fraud being impersonating a government agency, Naewna newspaper said today (Jan. 19). The Ban Somdej Poll Centre at Ban Somdej Chaopraya Rajabhat
Read morePM blames Rama II road cave-in on negligence
CARETAKER Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the sinkhole that opened up on Rama II road early this morning (Jan. 17) leading to a pickup truck plunging in was due to a water pipe rupturing but this is due negligence and not faulty design or construction method, PPTVHD36 said. Amid public concern about repeated accidents
Read moreBig traffic jam as sinkhole emerges at Rama II road
A PICKUP truck fell into a sinkhole that opened up at on a parallel lane of Rama II road at 6.30 a.m. this morning (Jan. 17) causing a water pipe to burst and flood two of its lanes triggering big traffic congestion on both inbound and outbound directions, Naewna newspaper and FM91 Trafficpro said.
Read moreCrane falls on Rama II road killing one person
A CONSTRUCTION crane fell on Rama II road at 9.15 a.m. this morning (Jan. 15) crushing two vehicles with there being one fatality, Naewna newspaper said. According to the Fire & Rescue Facebook page the crane fell and hit the two vehicles in front of a hotel on the outbound side of the Samut
Read moreBMA unveils cell broadcast for real-time PM2.5 alerts
WHILE Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA’s) newly-introduced cell broadcast system is helping people cope with PM.2.5 air pollution the situation in the capital today (Jan. 14) is not as severe as the same time last year as there are only three to four red-alert districts, TV Channel 7 said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the
Read morePM2.5 pollution staying high during Dec. 20-26
THE public has been warned to be careful as the concentration PM.2.5, which are tiny particulate matter that can dangerously clog lungs, is spiking from today Dec. 20 till Dec. 26 in many parts of the country, especially Bangkok and its vicinity, due to stagnant air, TV Channel said this afternoon. The Air Pollution
Read moreSoaring higher with another art exhibition
By Thai Newsroom Reporters AFTER a successful exhibition last year, renowned Thai-born-Indian artist Asoke Aryapratheep unveiled a new collection of his paintings entitled ‘”Mirage” at Supples Gallery in Charoenkrung Soi 43 last evening (Dec. 13). Speaking at the well-attended opening reception, Asoke said he was inspired to work hard and put together this new
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