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Bangkok International Content Market aims to boost local film, TV and animation

The Bangkok International Content Market, Thailand's first business networking platform dedicated to film, series and animation, is scheduled to run from July 20-22 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, marking a major milestone in country's ambition to become the "Content Hub of Asia".

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Recipient of heroin from flight attendant identified

The intended recipient of heroin found in the luggage of a Thai flight attendant in Australia has been partly identified, while Thai authorities are attempting to locate the car that delivered the drugs to the woman’s residence in Bangkok.

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Chinese artist reflects on his Thai experiences

Bangkok's urban vibrancy and cultural heritage are portrayed through a collection of new works by a leading Chinese contemporary artist for "Tempered Into Myriad Visions: One With Infinity", which will kick off on Saturday and run until July 19 at River City Bangkok's RCB Artery.

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Why Google’s 'smartest' phone still skips Thailand

Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most enthusiastic smartphone markets, yet Google’s Pixel phones remain absent from official shelves, leaving expats and Thai tech fans to wonder why Android’s own flagship is still treated like a suitcase souvenir.

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Doing nothing promoted at Lumpini Park

A Bangkok-based community group is inviting people to spend an hour doing nothing at all, in a “Just sitting and doing no s**t” (นั่งเฉยๆ ไม่ทำเหี้ยไรเลย) event that pokes fun at the city’s packed calendar of self-improvement activities.

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Thailand to host Asean Law Association meeting

Thailand will host the Asean Law Association General Assembly in Bangkok from July 21 to 23.

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Wong Kar-wai films return to Bangkok screen

In celebration of ‘ Morte Cucina ’ (2026), the latest Thai film by Pen-ek Ratanaruang and shot by Christopher Doyle , House Samyan brings back five films of Wong Kar-wai that were shot by Doyle to Bangkok screens.

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Bangkok housing launches set to slow amid weak demand

New residential supply in Greater Bangkok is expected to continue slowing this year as developers scale back launches in response to persistently weak housing demand and subdued consumer purchasing power.

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'Angry' Mercedes driver rams 8 cars in Bangkok

A brand-new Mercedes-AMG hit eight other vehicles and injured two people on a road in Bangkok, after its driver said he was angry over a romantic breakup.

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City raid uncovers illegal steroid production network

A raid was conducted on a major illegal anabolic steroid manufacturing operation in Suan Luang district of Bangkok, seizing more than 1.8 million items of illicit products valued at 50 million baht, authorities announced on Tuesday.

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Broken-hearted await Lullaboy's Bangkok comeback

Indonesian-American singer-songwriter Lullaboy will make his Bangkok comeback at Artspace Bantadthong, Banthat Thong Road, on July 28 at 8pm.

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Public Garden Bangkok is back at Samyan Mitrtown

Public Garden, one of Singapore's most beloved independent design markets, returns to Bangkok for its second edition at Samyan Mitrtown Hall 1–2, 5th floor of Samyan Mitrtown, this Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

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People's Party outlines city council priorities

The People’s Party (PP) has named its Bangkok councillor-elect in Bang Sue, Pattraporn Kengrungruengchai, its candidate for the chair of the new Bangkok city council.

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Brand-new Mercedes stages demolition derby on Bangkok street

A brand-new Mercedes-AMG coupe struck eight other vehicles and injured two people on a road in Bangkok, after its driver said he was consumed by anger over a romantic breakup.

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Fugitive Finn arrested by 'gardener’ in Bangkok

A 69-year-old fugitive Finnish man was arrested by a plainclothed policeman posing as a gardener at a house in Romklao area, near Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday.

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The most visited city doesn't mean the most loved

Bangkok was named the world's most visited city for 2025 by Euromonitor International, drawing an estimated 30.3 million international arrivals, ahead of Hong Kong, London, Macao, and Istanbul. Thailand expects that number to climb further in 2026, with 34.9 million foreign visitors forecast and tourism revenue projected at 1.63 trillion…

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Personality trumps party in city race

The Bangkok governor election on Sunday delivered one expected result and one surprise.

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Missing WWII pilot's remains identified

The US Embassy in Bangkok has expressed gratitude to Thailand for its cooperation in locating and identifying the remains of an American pilot who went missing during World War II, bringing closure to a mystery that lasted more than 80 years.

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Second term the real test

In one of the most one-sided -- and arguably least exciting -- gubernatorial elections ever, Chadchart Sittipunt secured another landslide victory, earning himself a second and final term at City Hall.

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Frasers Property Thailand Builds Strength Through a Leading Multi-Asset Platform

In today’s increasingly volatile economic environment, Thailand’s property sector is undergoing a structural shift. Developers are no longer relying solely on income generated from propertysales, butare increasingly diversifying into recurring-income assets such as industrial facilities,logisticswarehouses, offices, retailspacesand hospitality projects.

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People’s Party wins most seats on Bangkok council

The opposition-core People’s Party (PP) won 22 of the 50 district seats on the Bangkok city council at Sunday's election.

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Chadchart wins again at City Hall

Chadchart Sittipunt cruised to a clear victory in the Bangkok city election on Sunday, likely to earn a second term as governor of Thailand

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Blueprint for a better Bangkok

With the election of a new Bangkok governor yesterday, several unfinished tasks to develop the nation's capital await the administration during its four-year term.

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Adidas Originals brings street cool to Song Wat

Adidas Originals has recently opened a new flagship store in Song Wat, one of Bangkok's most vibrant neighbourhoods.

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Bangkok office market in new phase

Bangkok's office market is entering a new phase of competition, with occupiers increasingly prioritising building quality, employee accessibility and value over traditional central business district (CBD) addresses.

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