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winnipegfreepress.comworld12 hrs ago
Fire at Bangkok Beer Hall Kills at Least 27, Injures Dozens
A fire broke out shortly before midnight Sunday at the Na Ladprao beer hall in northern Bangkok. At least 27 people died and 63 were hospitalized, 22 in critical condition.
South China Morning Postpolitics15 hrs ago
Myanmar Foreign Minister Meets Southeast Asian Counterparts in Bangkok
U Tin Maung Swe held talks with diplomats from Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations over the July 11-12 weekend. Discussions covered a renewed peace initiative and the welfare of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. South China Morning Post reported the meetings in Bangkok.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27, US and Iran Exchange Strikes, One Nation Support Falls to Coalition
The Sydney Morning Herald reported multiple developments on July 13 including a deadly Bangkok fire, US-Iran missile exchanges, a poll shift for One Nation, and Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon win. Separate items covered a Victorian project manager conflict and secrecy over an NSW bure…
winnipegfreepress.comworld14 hrs agoUpdated
Bangkok Bar Fire Kills at Least 27 People Late Sunday
A fire tore through Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in northern Bangkok, killing 27 and injuring 63. Officials cited a possible electrical short circuit and obstructed exits as factors under investigation.
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cnet.comscience3 days ago
Mona and Thai Developer Sign Deal for New Museum in Bangkok
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art signed a memorandum of understanding with Thai real estate company Asset World Corporation to create MONA Bangkok. The project will be built on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
news.google.comworld3 days ago
ASEAN Foreign Ministers to Meet Myanmar Counterpart in Bangkok on Sunday
The Philippines will lead an informal ASEAN meeting with Myanmar's foreign minister on July 12 in Bangkok. The session marks the first in-person gathering with Myanmar's top diplomat since the 2021 coup.
upi.comtechnology5 days ago
Janitor Brings Package Containing Squirrel Into Meta Bangkok Office, Gets Scratched
A squirrel arrived inside a delivered package at Meta's Bangkok office, escaped, and spent at least 20 minutes inside before injuring a janitor and being caught. Wired reported the details from an internal memo.
sbs.com.auworld10 days ago
Australian Man Charged With Murder of Thai Teen Found in Suitcase
Simon Peter Carman, 45, faces murder and related charges after police found the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla inside a suitcase near railway tracks outside Pattaya. Thai authorities arrested him at Bangkok’s main airport before he could board a flight to Perth.
washingtonpost.comworld14 days ago
Thai Court Sentences Mother to 7½ Years for Trafficking Daughter to Tokyo Massage Parlor
A Bangkok court handed down the sentence Monday after the mother abandoned her 12-year-old daughter at a Tokyo massage parlor in 2025. The girl later sought help from Japanese immigration authorities.
eco-business.comscience20 days ago
Bangkok Poison Center Handles 1,500 Snakebite Calls a Year, Up from 1,000 Average
Grist reported that the Ramathibodi Poison Center in Bangkok now receives about 1,500 snakebite-related calls per year, up from 1,000. The increase aligns with climate-driven shifts in snake habitats across Asia. Global data show millions of bites occur annually, with Asia bearin…
thehindu.comworld30 days ago
Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Body Moved to Grand Palace After Death at 47
Thousands of mourners lined Bangkok streets as the body of the Thai king's daughter was brought to the Grand Palace. The 47-year-old princess died from an abdominal infection after more than three years in a coma.
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manilatimes.networld30 days ago
Body of Thai princess arrives at Bangkok palace after death at age 47
The body of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol was transported from Chulalongkorn Hospital to the Grand Palace on Saturday. Thousands of mourners in black lined the 10-kilometre route as officials conducted the procession under tight security.
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nypost.comworld31 days agoUpdated
King Vajiralongkorn’s eldest daughter, Princess Bajrakitiyabha, dies at 47 after nearly four years in a coma
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died Thursday night at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. She had been in a coma since collapsing with heart problems in December 2022.
Al Jazeeraworld32 days ago
Thai Court Sentences Two Men to Death for 2015 Bangkok Shrine Bombing, Acquits Them on Separate Charges
A Bangkok court handed down death sentences on 11 June 2026 to Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili for the 2015 attack that killed 20 people and wounded 120 at the Erawan Shrine.
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asiaone.comworld32 days agoUpdated
Thai Court Sentences Two Uyghur Men to Death for 2015 Bangkok Shrine Bombing
A Bangkok court convicted two Uyghur men of premeditated murder, attempted murder, and illegal possession of explosives in the August 2015 attack at the Erawan Shrine that killed 20 people and wounded more than 120 others. The four-judge panel imposed the death penalty after revi…
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montrealgazette.comworld42 days ago
Scrabble Tournament Draws 450 Players From 30 Countries to Bangkok
A $10,000 top prize attracted roughly 450 competitors from 30 countries to Bangkok for consecutive matches over the weekend. The event took place at an unspecified venue in the Thai capital.
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Al Jazeeraworld58 days ago
Train Collides with Bus Stuck on Tracks in Bangkok, Killing at Least Eight
A train struck a bus stuck on the tracks in Bangkok, killing at least eight people. Thai officials said there was not enough time for the bus to clear the crossing before impact.
nypost.comworld58 days ago
Freight Train Strikes Bus at Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing Eight
A freight train collided with a public bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan station in Bangkok on Saturday, killing eight people and injuring 32 others. The crash also involved cars and motorcycles and sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.
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france24.comworld58 days ago
Freight Train Strikes Bus at Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing Eight
A freight train collided with a bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan station in Bangkok. Eight people died and 32 were injured in the crash and subsequent fire.
BBC Newsworld58 days ago
Freight Train Collides With Bus in Bangkok, Killing at Least Eight
A freight train struck a public bus in central Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, killing at least eight people and injuring 25 others. The impact triggered a fire that engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles near an airport rail link station. Thai authorities are investigating the caus…
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld59 days ago
Pakistan Repatriates 31 Nationals and Iranians After US Seizure of Vessels in International Waters
Pakistan returned 11 of its citizens and 20 Iranians who had been aboard vessels seized by the United States in international waters. The group, all in good health, arrived in Islamabad after transiting through Singapore and Bangkok. The operation coincided with the second day of…
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nbcnews.comfinance61 days ago
South Korea Extradites Second Chinese National in Alleged 38-Billion-Won Hacking Ring
A 40-year-old Chinese national accused of leading a hacking ring that stole 38 billion won was extradited from Bangkok. The suspect allegedly targeted securities accounts including one belonging to BTS vocalist Jungkook and attempted to transfer 8.4 billion won in Hybe shares.
thehindu.comworld64 days ago
Former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra to Leave Prison on Monday
Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to be released from a Bangkok prison on Monday. Supporters are expected to gather outside the facility to greet him upon his exit. The release follows his return to Thailand and subsequent imprisonment last year.
South China Morning Postfinance71 days ago
Thai Authorities Seize Tortoises from Passenger at Bangkok Airport in Latest Smuggling Incident
A 19-year-old passenger was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle dozens of tortoises strapped to her body while bound for Taipei. This follows recent seizures of turtles, iguanas, a crocodile, raccoons, chameleons and endangered gibbons at the same…
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Thailand Celebrates Songkran Water Festival in Bangkok with Thousands of Participants
Thousands of people in colorful outfits gathered in Bangkok to observe Songkran, Thailand's traditional New Year water festival. The event involves water splashing as a symbol of renewal and cleansing. It draws large crowds annually to various locations across the country.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld91 days ago
Thailand Observes Songkran New Year with Water Festivals and Increased Travel on April 13, 2026
Thailand began its Songkran New Year celebrations on April 13, 2026, with crowds participating in water-based activities in Bangkok. The event involves traditional water fights and family rituals, attracting both locals and tourists. Authorities enhanced public transport to manag…