Thailand Bangkok Top Stories
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:54:00 +0700Siam Amazing Park rides ready for Nov 19 reopening
Numerous rides at Siam Amazing Park have undergone safety inspections after some components were severely damaged by flooding in September, as the popular Bangkok attraction prepares to reopen on Nov 19.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:30:00 +0700Panadda and husband remanded in custody
Panadda ”Boom” Wongphudee and her husband were remanded in custody on Saturday after making their first appearance at the Criminal Court to answer fraud and money-laundering charges arising from an investigation of the actress’s Goo...
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:33:00 +0700Malaysia’s king warns against challenging his order on Najib
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s king warned on Saturday that any attempt to challenge his order letting former Prime Minister Najib Razak go from jail to house arrest could amount to defying his decree, a day after authorities delay...
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:06:00 +070065% of all donations to foundation diverted, say police
Police investigators say that 527 million baht of the 815 million baht donated to the Goodness Foundation, chaired by actress Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee, was used for personal benefit, including credit card payments, luxury goods and mutua...
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:09:00 +0700Forget your idols
Just as inescapable as the saga of Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee has been these last few weeks, it has also become difficult to deny that many headline-making tales in Thailand have their roots in our tendency towards idolatry.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:44:00 +0700People’s Party rift raises fears of split
The People’s Party (PP) has sought to downplay speculation about internal divisions after reports that firebrand MP Rukchanok Srinork rebuked Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement and co-founder of the now-dissol...
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:26:00 +0700Super El Niño effect could worsen PM2.5 next year
The Ministry of Public Health has warned that the "Super El Niño" phenomenon could worsen Thailand's PM2.5 air pollution situation next year, especially in 40 high-risk provinces, including Bangkok.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:09:00 +0700Anutin orders charity checks
The government is stepping up scrutiny of foundations nationwide after allegations that donations to the Goodness Foundation were misused, with the Interior Ministry ordering closer checks, particularly on those led by celebrities.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0700Gold rebound faces further volatility
Investors are advised to avoid rushing into gold trading for short-term speculation as prices are expected to remain highly volatile amid further downside risks, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 04:42:00 +0700Bomb threats hamper waning European flyers
Bomb threats targeting several European flights last week are likely to further disrupt long-haul tourism during the high season, following a 20-30% market contraction due to soaring travel costs.