Bangkok News
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Traffic police aid mother during twin birth emergency in Bangkok
Traffic police responded to a childbirth emergency after a woman gave birth to the first of her twins at her Bangkok home on July 14, while the second baby remained in the womb. The incident happened at about 8.30am after the Royal Initiative Traffic Police radio centre received a report that a woman was giving birth in the bathroom of…
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Debate grows over govt financial assistance for victims of nightclub fire
Public opinion is divided over the government’s financial assistance for victims of the Bangkok nightclub fire, with some arguing the compensation should come solely from the nightclub’s operators rather than public funds. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) outlined the financial assistance available to victims and others affected by the fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao nightclub on July 12.…
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Princess Anne starts first Thailand visit in nearly 40 years with a football match in Khlong Toei
Princess Anne starts first Thailand visit in nearly 40 years with a football match in Khlong Toei Britain’s Princess Anne began her first visit to Thailand in almost four decades on Thursday, not with a state banquet, but with a game of football at a school in Khlong Toei. The Princess Royal, 75, and her husband Sir Tim Laurence toured…
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Man charged with murder after stealing colleague’s money
A Thai man confessed to stealing 40,000 baht from his colleague before killing the victim at the Hua Lamphong Canal Drainage and Sewerage Office in Bangkok yesterday, July 15. Officers from Thong Lor Police Station were called to the office at about 8am yesterday, July 15, following reports of a possible murder. The victim, 54 year old drainage and sewerage…
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Bangkok nightclub fire death toll reaches 33 as police widen investigation
The death toll from the Bangkok nightclub fire has risen to 33 after another member of the band performing on the night of the blaze died from his injuries yesterday, July 15. Police also identified two additional shareholders connected to the venue as the investigation into the disaster continues. Thitiwat “Din” Kaewkanha, a 27 year old singer who was performing…
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Man faces charges after posing as official at nightclub fire sccene
The man accused of posing as a fake official at the scene of the Bangkok nightclub fire now faces four criminal allegations after voluntarily reporting to police yesterday, July 15. Acting Sub Lieutenant Chitphong Khattaphong, known as “Lieutenant Nat,” met investigators at the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Investigation Division after contacting them upon seeing media reports identifying him in the case.…
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Bangkok cafe demands apology after customer’s homophobic tantrum
The owner of a Bangkok coffee shop plans to take legal action against a customer accused of verbally abusing his LGBTQ+ employee during a confrontation at the store. The incident gained widespread attention after the owner of Outletó Coffee shared CCTV footage on his Facebook account, แก๊ป วิงส์, on July 10. The footage appears to show a dispute between a…
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Putin sends condolences to Thai King after Bangkok nightclub fire
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn on July 13, following the Bangkok nightclub fire, expressing sympathy for the victims’ families and wishing those injured a speedy recovery. The Russian Embassy in Thailand said Putin conveyed his condolences over the deadly fire in Bangkok and asked His Majesty to pass on his sympathy and…
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Chinese man arrested for pickpocketing South Korean at Bangkok temple
A Chinese man denied pickpocketing a South Korean tourist at Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, better known as Wat Pho, in Bangkok despite clear footage from a security camera. He claimed the thief in the footage was a lot older than himself. A Chinese man has denied allegations that he stole a South Korean tourist’s wallet at Wat Phra…
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Former Bangkok council candidate denies spreading false fire information
A former Bangkok Metropolitan Council candidate responded to allegations that he spread unverified information following the Bangkok nightclub fire, insisting he acted as a volunteer and never intended to mislead the public. Acting Lieutenant Chitpong “Nut” Khattapong came under scrutiny after appearing at the scene of the deadly fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao on July 12, where he…
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Death toll from Bangkok nightclub fire climbs, license revoked
The 31st death from the Bangkok nightclub fire was confirmed today, July 15. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the venue’s operating licence would be revoked, and the site would be barred from hosting another entertainment business. Metropolitan Police Division 2 confirmed today, July 15, that 34 year old Sudarat Pokkasub, who had sustained critical injuries in the fire at…
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Thailand vs Vietnam in 2026: who’s really winning the economy and tourism race?
ANALYSIS: The talk of Vietnam surpassing Thailand is everywhere, from Nikkei Asia to Bangkok boardrooms. Here is where the two economies and tourism industries actually stand, why the crown has not changed hands, and where Vietnam has already won. For years, the idea that Vietnam would one day overtake Thailand felt like a distant hypothetical. In 2026, it has become…
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Bangkok tuk-tuk driver returns Japanese tourist’s lost wallet
A tuk-tuk driver in Bangkok returned a Japanese tourist’s lost wallet after finding it near Tha Chang yesterday, July 13, giving the first-time visitor an unexpected end to his trip. The wallet was found by Thanawat, a tuk-tuk driver and vendor operating near Tha Chang. He reported the discovery through a Line OA group for participants in a programme that…
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PM, Cabinet ministers join Nene Royal on stage at Government House
Teenage guitarist and singer Nene Royal performed at Government House today, July 14, sharing the stage with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cabinet ministers as the government pledged support for her America’s Got Talent (AGT) journey. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworrakul said during a press conference that the PM had watched Nene America’s Got Talent audition online and wanted…
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Fake official spreads misinformation at nightclub fire scene
A Thai man in military uniform, who previously ran as a candidate for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, has come under scrutiny after allegedly presenting himself as an official at the scene of the Bangkok nightclub fire and providing unverified information to the media and Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul. Following the deadly blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao,…
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Ex-deputy governor urges Thailand to learn from nightclub fire
A former Bangkok deputy governor has called for Thailand to strengthen fire safety standards following the deadly Bangkok nightclub fire, arguing that the first few minutes after a blaze breaks out are often the most critical. In a Facebook post yesterday, July 13, Dr Samart Ratchapolsitte, a former Bangkok deputy governor, former Democrat Party deputy leader and former Democrat Party-list…
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Bangkok nightclub fire claims another victim, owner still in critical condition
The death toll from the Bangkok nightclub fire has risen to 29, and the nightclub owner remains in critical condition. The fire broke out at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao near Lat Phrao Intersection shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 12. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt previously confirmed that 90 people were inside the venue, including customers, musicians, employees and the…
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Bangkok nightclub issues statement after deadly fire
Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao issued a statement on its Facebook page yesterday, July 13, following the fire that tore through the Bangkok nightclub late on July 12, killing at least 27 people and injuring 63 others. The venue apologises for the tragedy and announces the establishment of a coordination centre to assist those affected. The centre will facilitate communication…
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Japanese TikToker faces backlash for fake pickpocketing video on Khao San Road
A Japanese content creator apologised after staging a fake pickpocketing video on Bangkok’s Khao San Road, prompting criticism online and a police complaint from one of the people featured in the footage. The video was originally posted on the TikTok account @washizu_aoi1211 before being deleted following widespread backlash. It was later reposted on X by user @DEATHDOL_NOTE, who criticised the…
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Bangkok nightclub fire exits reportedly locked to prevent customers from escaping their bills
The owner of a nightclub in Bangkok was accused of locking a fire exit in order to collect payment from customers trying to escape during the fire last night, July 12. Officials have not confirmed this claim, which is circulating on social media. The blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao nightclub near Lat Phrao Intersection at around…
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‘It’s my fault’: Totsakan singer survives Bangkok pub fire that killed bandmate
The lead singer of Thai band Totsakan broke down in tears and blamed himself after surviving the fire that tore through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district late on Saturday night, July 12, killing 27 people and injuring 63. Totsakan was the second band scheduled to perform at the venue that night. Tik Chaichana was…
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At least 27 killed in fire at nightclub in Lat Phrao, Bangkok
A fire at a nightclub in Bangkok‘s Lat Phrao district claimed at least 27 lives and injured 63 others late last night, July 12, prompting a large-scale emergency response and an investigation into the cause of the blaze. Firefighters and rescue workers from the Sutthisan area were called to Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao Nightclub in Soi Lat Phrao 1,…
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From Santika to Lat Phrao: 17 years of pub fires, the lessons Thailand never learned
Sunday night, July 12, should have been an ordinary evening for young Bangkokians out drinking near the Lat Phrao intersection. Instead, it became one of Thailand’s deadliest nightlife disasters in nearly two decades. What makes it harder to bear? Just 12 days earlier, a bar fire in Pattaya had sounded every alarm imaginable. An unlicensed venue, no fire exit, a…
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Tour company employee arrested for selling overseas tours without licence
A tour company employee was arrested on July 10 after officials found her selling overseas travel packages from a shopping centre on Srinakarin Road, Bangkok, despite the company’s tourism business licence having been revoked. The Department of Tourism said today, July 12, that the inspection was carried out in cooperation with the Tourist Police after officials identified a tour counter…
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Thai customs arrest South African man with heroin hidden in coffee and tea bags
Thai customs officers arrested a South African national at Suvarnabhumi International Airport after discovering more than 17.5 kilogrammes of heroin in his luggage during a transit stop. The Customs Department, working with the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF), identified the passenger through intelligence analysis after he was flagged as a potential drug smuggling suspect. According to officials, the accused was…
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Residents evacuated after road subsidence near MRT water leak scene
Residents living near Wongwian Yai Roundabout and along Prachathipok Road have been ordered to evacuate after ground subsidence developed following a water leak at the construction site of the MRT Purple Line South extension in Bangkok. The leak was first detected in an underground sump pit on Wednesday, July 8. The sump pit forms part of the ongoing construction of…
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Teen faces 1.3m baht repair bill after woman crashes his BMW, flees
A 15 year old boy is facing more than 1.3 million baht in repair costs after a BMW he bought with his income was badly damaged in a crash in Bangkok. The family said the car was being used by a woman who had agreed to help pay the vehicle instalments. The teenager earns his own income by teaching computer…
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2 Indians arrested, over 200 animals rescued during Bangkok wildlife trafficking crackdown
Police arrested two Indian nationals at two rented houses in Bangkok on Tuesday, July 7, and rescued more than 200 protected animals from wildlife trafficking. Officers from the Wildlife Crime Intelligence Center (WWC) and the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division searched properties in Thung Khru and Bang Khun Thian districts following an investigation linked to an animal seizure…
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Chinese embassy protest in Bangkok links Myanmar mines to polluted Thai rivers
Civil society groups gathered in protest outside the Chinese embassy in Bangkok today, July 8, to demand accountability from Beijing over cross-border river pollution linked to Chinese-backed mining in Myanmar. The rally was organised by the NGO Coordinating Committee on Development (NGO-COD) together with civil society networks. Demonstrators held a symbolic ceremony in which organisers poured water, said to have…
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Makkasan police say officers intend to give useful legal info to Laotian driver
Makkasan Police Station superintendent clarified the allegation of an unfair fine made by a Laotian driver, stating that officers talked about the traffic violation just to provide useful legal information to the foreign motorist. The Laotian driver, Wattachak, shared dashcam footage of the incident with KhaoSod and spoke to the media yesterday, July 7, claiming he was ordered to pay…
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