Thailand Bangkok Top Stories
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0700Three-airport rail deal ‘won’t be changed’
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has reaffirmed that the government will not amend the concession agreement for a high-speed rail line linking three airports, saying a legal pathway exists for the developer to walk away if it cannot procee...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0700Cyanide serial killer gets another life sentence
The Criminal Court on Thursday handed another life sentence to serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn for fatally poisoning a policewoman in Khon Kaen province.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:24:00 +0700Opposition presses cabinet to endorse Clean Air Bill
The opposition has urged the cabinet to pass a resolution endorsing the Clean Air Bill at its meeting on May 5, urging the government to prioritise public health rather than waiting until the crisis worsens.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:14:00 +0700Bangkok heat index in ‘extreme danger’ zone
The heat index in Bangkok on Thursday entered the “extreme danger” zone for the first time this season, with “feels like” temperatures higher than or equal to 52 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0700Tighter scrutiny for ride-hailing firms
Authorities have asked ride-hailing platforms to strictly implement driver identity verification or they risk service suspension following a string of safety concerns and the discovery of driver identity theft.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0700‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is a strange title
I find the title of the recent horror film “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” (2026) particularly weird. Lee Cronin is an emerging director. His 2023 “Evil Dead Rise” was a possessed horror tale that serves as a strong instalment ...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:55:00 +0700Food producers call for state subsidies as energy costs soar
The Thai Food Processors' Association is calling on the government to reduce energy costs, pursue negotiations on free-trade agreements (FTAs), and explore new market opportunities.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:44:00 +0700Long-term outlook for gold sturdy
Despite near-term price pressure, gold's longer-term outlook remains firmly bullish, supported by structural demand and rising geopolitical risks, says YLG Bullion International.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:41:00 +0700Hotel bookings plunge as Mideast war hits travel
Hotels nationwide across all segments, including luxury, have reported a significant drop in bookings from May, with provinces dependent on European markets such as Phangnga facing a 50% decline, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:25:00 +0700People’s Party introduces ‘shadow cabinet’
The opposition People's Party (PP) has set a framework and priorities for its newly formed "shadow cabinet", pledging intensive oversight of the government over the next month while offering alternative policy proposals.