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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 gained global attention for her playful demeanor and viral appeal. The event featured the launch of Cook for Moo Deng,...

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 to improve daily commuting through enhanced accessibility, safety, and environmental sustainability. Unveiled during a media tour led by Deputy Governor Wisanu...
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Methanol Poisoning in Bangkok Herbal Liquor Claims Fourth Victim

On August 27, 2024, the Department of Disease Control and the Department of Medical...

Window Cleaner Dies After Fall From Bangkok Hotel Scaffold

A tragic accident occurred in Bangkok on Saturday, August 17, when a Thai window...

Family Mourns Victims of Tragic Jet Ski Collision

On August 18, 2024, at Wat Nong Tabak in Lopburi Province, the family of...

Tour Boat Collision in Bangkok Injures Four Passengers

At 11:40 a.m. on August 15, 2024, a tour boat collided with a Chao...

BMA Probes Fitness Equipment Corruption Scandal

Twenty-five city officials have been implicated in a corruption scandal involving the procurement of...

SRT Merges Red Line Extensions, Cuts Costs and Streamlines Project

On July 25, 2024, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board approved a significant...

BMA to Pay 11.75 Billion Baht Debt to Skytrain Operator

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has committed to paying 11.75 billion baht to the...

BEM Expands Fleet with New Orange Line Contract

Recently, Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) signed a contract for the...

Bangkok Bus Route Changes Begin Thursday Amid Public Concerns

The BMTA's overhaul includes both changes and reductions to various bus routes across Bangkok....

Council Member Urges New App for Motorcycle Taxi Safety

A city council member has urged the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to develop a...

Epileptic Seizure Triggers Fatal Collision in Bangkok

A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday around 6:00 PM on Ratchada Road in Bangkok's...

Thai Government Approves BEM for Orange Line Western Route

The Thai government has authorized Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) to commence work...

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Cambodian beauty queen stripped of Miss Grand title

Bangkok, Thailand – August 4, 2025 — The Miss Grand International organization has revoked...

Ubon hospital resumes Cambodian patient care after brief pause

Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand – July 31, 2025 — A major hospital in northeastern Thailand...

Purple Line Tunnel Work Begins Ahead of River Crossing

Thailand’s Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is set to commence tunnel boring operations on...

Nine Dead in Suphan Buri Firecracker Factory Explosion

At least nine people lost their lives on July 30, 2025, following an explosion...