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Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 30 and injures dozens

The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month.

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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.

Destinations

How Thailand is proving that healing is the new luxury

From north to south, Thailand offers healthy plates and active tourism experiences that put the focus on healing both body and mind.

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Bangkok & Beyond

In partnership with Media City

From golden temples to bustling markets, Bangkok is a city of vibrant contrasts. Join Lilly Douse as she uncovers its timeless spirit.

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Another crane collapse near Bangkok raises safety concerns in Thailand

Thailand reports a new construction accident near Bangkok on Thursday, a day after a deadly crane collapse on a train renewed concerns over site safety.

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Micro-retirements: The Gen Z travel trend helping combat burnout

Micro-retirements are emerging as the new travel solution for cash-conscious Gen Zers and millennials who don’t want to wait until traditional retirement age to experience the world.

Moments

This new luxury train could be the best way to slow travel in Thailand

Thailand’s upcoming luxury heritage train will allow passengers to visit historical sites and engage in deeper cultural immersion experiences- without compromising on style or comfort.

Thailand

Thai prosecutors indict dozens linked to deadly building collapse

An investigation by police and other officials found design and structural flaws were behind the building's collapse and that some of the officially approved designs were not implemented.

Thailand

Gunman kills five at busy Bangkok fresh food market

Five people, including security guards, were killed by a gunman at Bangkok's Or Tor Kor market on Monday. The shooter, who injured two others, later killed himself, according to authorities.

Thailand

Officials end search at Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed after quake

The high-rise building, meant to be the new office for the State Audit Office, was the only building in Bangkok that collapsed following the 28 March earthquake in Myanmar.

Thailand

Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after skyscraper collapse

The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, leading to the arrest Saturday of its Chinese executive in Thailand.

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Thai Buddhist splashed with water as new year festival starts

Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

Myanmar

At least 1,644 dead after earthquake rocks Myanmar, junta says

At least 1,000 people have been killed and 2,376 injured after a powerful 7.7 magnitude tremor struck the city of Mandalay in central Myanmar. Aftershocks could be felt as far as Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand.

Destinations

Where was The White Lotus season 3 filmed?

Follow in the footsteps of The White Lotus cast and experience Thailand’s pristine beaches, lush jungles, and buzzing cities.

Travel News

Thailand gambles on casinos to bring in more visitors

Thailand's Cabinet has approved a draft bill that seeks to legalise casinos in a bid to boost tourism and the economy.

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Cannabis: Thailand U-turns on legalisation after just two years

A new proposal drops plans to relist the plant as a narcotic - but upholds that weed should be restricted to medical uses.