Thailand Bangkok Top Stories

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:16:00 +0700
Drink driving tops list of New Year road violations
Over 90% of road traffic violations between Dec 30 and Dec 31, 2025, were linked to alcohol consumption, according to recent data. At least one fatality, however, was attributed to improper use of a map application.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:40:00 +0700
Co-payment scheme ends, injecting B84bn into Thai economy
The government’s Khon La Khrueng (half-half) Plus co-payment scheme has officially ended, with more than 9.21 million participants fully using their allotted benefits, while over 10.5 million users did not exhaust their entitlements.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:23:00 +0700
Election Commission wraps up MP candidate registration
The Election Commission (EC) has concluded the registration for constituency and party-list candidates in the Feb 8 general election, with more than 5,000 candidates and 94 prime ministerial nominees from political parties.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:46:00 +0700
New Year’s Eve fireworks in Bangkok
Bangkok's New Year's Eve night sky is illuminated by spectacular fireworks at Iconsiam, located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. Welcoming 2026, the largest luxury shopping mall in Thailand has transformed the city into a global co...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:10:00 +0700
Renewables expansion facing fresh challenges
Caretaker prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul's decision to dissolve the House adds challenges to the state push for a transition to clean energy in 2026.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:54:00 +0700
Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Thailand's manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:42:00 +0700
Curb the slurs, NHRC warns
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)  issued a strongly worded statement condemning actions that violate human dignity and constitute sexual harassment.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:32:00 +0700
Bangkok police expedite Dome's sexual harassment case
Phahonyothin police have ordered an expedited investigation into a case involving singer-actor Pakorn "Dome" Lam, who is accused of posting a sexually harassing comment about Yotsuda Leelapanyalert, the daughter of Sudarat Keyuraphan, leader of the T...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:16:00 +0700
Shinawatra heir faces tough road
The Pheu Thai Party has once again demonstrated that it has not stepped out from under the long shadow of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the broader Shinawatra political dynasty.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:03:00 +0700
2025 a 'turning point' for Bangkok
From a collapsing road to contentious transit debts, tighter pet rules and higher rubbish fees, 2025 marked a turning point in how Bangkok governs itself.

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