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Bangkok

February 10, 2025

Aeroflot Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing in Bangkok Due to Technical Issues

Bangkok, Thailand – An Aeroflot Boeing 777-300ER was forced to make an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport today after experiencing technical difficulties during its flight from Phuket to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport. The incident, which involved issues with the aircraft’s nose landing gear, prompted the flight crew to take precautionary measures, including holding over the […]

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Bangkok

February 10, 2025

Jurassic World Attraction in Bangkok wins BoI Approval

BANGKOK, Feb 10 (TNA) – The Board of Investment of Thailand (BoI) has approved the investment promotion application for the “Jurassic World: The Experience” mega-tourism project, the newest prime landmark of Bangkok and Thailand, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan. Three Thai national parks could be filming locations for Jurassic World 4 The project […]

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Methamphetamine pills also known as Ya Ba

Bangkok

February 2, 2025

Man Arrested in Nonthaburi for Selling Meth Pills in Packs of 10

NONTHABURI, Jan 31 (TNA) – A 47-year-old man came up with the idea of packaging methamphetamine (yabaa) pills into bags to “hang and sell” like snacks at a neighborhood store. In the end, he was caught and claimed to only sell to people close to him. Drug arrests made at Vietnamese-only karaoke bar in Nonthaburi […]

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Check in at Suvarnabhumi Airport SAT-1 terminal in Bangkok.

Bangkok

January 30, 2025

Suvarnabhumi Airport Strengthens Security to Tackle Scams and Protect Tourists

At 1:30 PM on January 27th, 2025, the Thai Immigration Bureau, Suvarnabhumi Airport Authority, and related agencies convened to implement measures enhancing airport safety and combating call center scams. Fears of kidnapping at scam centers keep Chinese tourists in Thailand on edge The initiative follows directives from the National Police Chief to address rising concerns […]

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Incredible night view of Bangkok skyline.

Bangkok

January 29, 2025

Bangkok Rises in Global Rankings , Aims for Top 10

BANGKOK (NBT WORLD) – Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has welcomed the city’s improved global rankings, following its rise to No. 34 in Kearney’s 2024 Global Cities Index and recognition by Time Out as the world’s second-best city in 2025. He attributed the progress to collaboration between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the national government, and […]

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Bangkok

January 28, 2025

Bangkok’s Chinatown Celebrates Chinese New Year with Reduced Incense Burning

BANGKOK, Jan 28 (TNA) – Chinese-Thai residents flocked to Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown district on Chinese New Year to pay their respects at temples and shrines, but with less incense burning. Thailand prepares for Chinese New Year tourist boom In an effort to reduce the city’s notorious air pollution, particularly PM2.5 particulates, authorities and residents alike […]

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Bangkok

January 28, 2025

South Korean tourist hit at the same Bangkok crossing where Thai doctor was killed

A South Korean tourist was hit by a motorcycle while crossing a zebra crossing in Bangkok, the same spot where a female doctor was fatally struck three years ago. Police Officer Faces Hefty Fine for Fatal Bike Crash in Bangkok The incident, which recently came into the spotlight today, January 27th, took place last week […]

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Bangkok

January 25, 2025

Don Mueang Airport Check-In System Failure Causes Long Delays

Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok faced significant disruptions on Saturday morning due to a malfunction in its automatic check-in system, resulting in long queues and delayed flights. The issue was eventually resolved, but the incident caused frustration among passengers and raised concerns about the airport’s system reliability. Don Mueang International Airport recognized as one […]

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