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At least 8 dead in Bangkok bus-train collision

Eight people have been confirmed dead and at least 24 injured following a collision between a train and a passenger bus near Makkasan station of the Airport Rail Link in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon.

Bangkok Post

Video: 8 killed, over 20 injured as freight train crashes into bus in Bangkok

At least eight people were killed and more than 20 injured after a freight train collided with a public bus at a railway crossing in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Saturday, AP reported.

The Times of India

At least eight dead as cargo train hits public bus at rail crossing in Thailand’s capital

Firefighters were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles

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The ultimate travel guide to Thailand: where to stay, what to eat and how to get around

From the best regions to incredible things to do, here’s everything you need to know about travelling in Thailand

The Guardian - UK

Muslim crowd shaves man's head after he mocks the Koran

Thousands of Muslims gathered outside a tea shop in Bangkok

Bangkok Post

Former PM Thaksin released from prison

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on parole and was greeted by family members and a crowd of supporters on Monday morning.

Bangkok Post

Thailand's SiamAI denies exporting US AI servers to China

Bangkok-based SiamAI has denied allegations of exporting AI servers to China, stating full compliance with US export control laws. The company's statement comes amid US prosecutors' claims of billions in US AI technology being shipped to China, with SiamAI asserting it has not engaged in such activities.

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Couple arrested for stealing reptiles from Pata mall zoo

A woman and a man have been arrested for stealing a Chinese crocodile lizard and a tiger salamander from Pata Zoo, a private zoo in a department store in Bang Phlat district of Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok, Bali and beyond in style: three itineraries for a multi-stop adventure

You don’t have to cut corners to enjoy the kaleidoscopic cultures, world-class cuisines and hidden corners of Southeast Asia, here’s how to do it with a bit of panache

The Guardian - UK

"There were nights when everything felt like it might collapse." Inside Thailand's passionate but criminally ignored metal scene, from alley bars to open air festivals

We head inside the Thai metal scene via the country's biggest rock festival, Rock Alarm. Our hosts? Bangkok metalcore crew Defying Decay

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Influencer Pimrypie takes B10m loss on durian sales

The Bangkok-based influencer Pimradaporn “Pimrypie” Benjawattanapat has accepted losses of more than 10 million baht after staging a 100-baht durian sales campaign aimed at helping Thai farmers clear excess supply.

Bangkok Post

Chinese tourists arrested for gold shop robbery

Police arrested two Chinese tourists in Bangkok on Monday evening on charges of robbing a gold shop in Nakhon Ratchasima of gold rings worth about 380,000 baht.

Bangkok Post

Ex-director of elite Bangkok school jailed for 27 years over admissions bribes

The former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake.

Bangkok Post

22 Buddhist monks found with 110kg of drugs on Bangkok flight, police say

Authorities say haul hidden in false-bottom luggage at country’s main gateway

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At least 12 injured after BMW crashes into Bangkok petrol station KFC

Police questioning 36-year-old Chinese driver

Bangkok Post

Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests

Two gambling dens were raided, equipment seized and 104 punters arrested in Bangkok on Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration announced on Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post

Anti-motorbike barriers draw mixed reviews

Bangkok City Hall has installed footpath barriers to deter motorcyclists from riding on sidewalks and said more are being added citywide.

Bangkok Post

12 injured by queue-jumper at city petrol station

Twelve people were injured when a BMW M5 car crashed into a KFC store at a petrol station on Sukhumvit 62 Road in Bangkok

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US embassy orders visa applicants to make social media public

The US embassy in Bangkok announced on Monday that all US visa applicants must set their social media accounts to public for screening.

Bangkok Post

Man arrested on Silom in cocaine ring bust

Police have arrested four suspects, including the alleged Nigerian kingpin, in a crackdown on a cocaine network operating in Bangkok’s nightlife districts.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok swelters in 'danger' zone for 19 straight days

Bangkok has sweltered through 19 straight days of dangerous heat index levels, with extreme heat and humidity pushing conditions into a high-risk zone for public health.

Bangkok Post

Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran

A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities.

Bangkok Post

Silom wraps up Songkran fun with over 650,000 participants

The Songkran event on Silom Road in Bangkok ended Tuesday night, with total participants over three days reported at more than 650,000, according to the Bang Rak District Office.

Bangkok Post

Chinese man arrested at Bangkok airport after in-flight thefts

A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft for allegedly stealing money on a flight to Bangkok from Vientiane, authorities said on Tuesday.

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Thailand marks Songkran New Year with water fights and travel surge

Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival.

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