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‘There’s more to life than work’: Bangkok’s young people embrace mass outdoor aerobics sessions

Group exercise had been associated with older people, but the playlist of K-pop and US hip-hop is a hit with gen Z

The Guardian - UK

Don Mueang advises Songkran travellers to arrive 3 hours early

Passengers using Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the Songkran holiday are advised to arrive at least two to three hours before their scheduled departures.

Bangkok Post

10 foreign teachers arrested in Bangkok school raid

Authorities have raided an unlicensed international school in Prawet district of Bangkok, arresting 10 foreign teachers and staff found working without permits.

Bangkok Post

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Woman drives car into Bangkok convenience store, injures 8

A 57-year-old woman drove her car into a convenience store in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, on Tuesday night, injuring eight people, including herself.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100m Bangkok home

The family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home worth nearly 100 million baht in Bangkok, bypassing Thai laws prohibiting foreigners from owning land or houses in the country, according to a human rights group.

Bangkok Post

‘A place where music fills the air’: Bangkok to host Eurovision’s first Asia song contest

Spin-off launched with 10 nations, as original event remains mired in protests and boycotts over Israel’s involvement

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision expands to Asia with brand new song contest set to launch this year

Bangkok will host the inaugural final on November 14

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Eurovision to launch first ever Asian song contest this year

Bangkok in Thailand will be the final’s first host city with confirmed participants including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, South Korea and Vietnam.

Evening Standard

A decade in the making: Inaugural Eurovision Asia set to be staged in Thailand in 2026

Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up and was subsequently taken offline. Now, it's official. The region's inaugural singing contest will be held in Bangkok in November.

Euronews

Bangkok heat index in ‘danger’ zone

The heat index in Bangkok is in the danger zone, with “feels like” temperatures on Thursday ranging between 42 and 51.9 degrees Celsius, City Hall has warned.

Bangkok Post

12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

Times Life

London leaver: 'We swapped Brentford for Bangkok, halved our rent to £800 and now work three days a week'

Working remotely enabled this young couple to travel the world

Evening Standard

European airlines boost direct flights to Asia and Africa as passengers avoid Middle East

Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes.

Euronews

UAE travel alert: Etihad Airways announces schedule for March 10-12, check destinations

The Iran-US-Israel war has left thousands of passengers stranded across the UAE due to airspace shutdown, flight cancellations and mid-air diversions. While the UAE authorities have been commended for their aid to the tourists, providing hotel and food vouchers along with transportation, many have been vying to go home on…

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'Severe summer storms' this week

The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of possible summer storms across upper Thailand, including Bangkok, on Wednesday and Thursday.

Euronews

Healing is the new luxury: How Thailand is luring tourists with gastronomy and wellness

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

Times Life

If Ramayana Was Myth, Why Do These 5 Countries Still Celebrate It?

For thousands of years, the Ramayana has been one of the most influential stories in human civilization. Written by the sage Valmiki, the epic tells the journey of Lord Ram, his exile, the abduction of Sita, and the battle against Ravana. Many people today discuss the Ramayana as mythology, literature,…

Bangkok Post

Seven held in kidnapping, suspected killing of Bangkok businessman

Police have detained seven people suspected of kidnapping the manager of a Bangkok medical instrument company, who was then believed to have been killed and his body burned in Lop Buri.

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Don Mueang to open 24-hour automated departure gates on Thursday

Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok will open its new 24-hour Automated Border Control (ABC) passport gates for departures on Thursday.

Times Life

4 Must-Visit Lord Ganesha Temples Outside India

Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati Devi, is considered to be the powerful God of wisdom and unlimited strength. Furthermore, being the Vighnaharta, the Lord has the power to remove all kinds of obstacles that destruct the forward momentum of sincere devotees. Therefore, devotees living not just…

Evening Standard

Aman brings its magic touch to Bangkok

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is the brand’s third city hotel – and one of its best yet

The Guardian - UK

‘You can’t hide from the invisible’: why Bangkok police make arrests in disguise

Critics claim the operations are geared at social media, but police say they have enabled real arrests

Bangkok Post

Duo on motorbike snatch bag from tuk-tuk tourists

Police are hunting for two thieves on a motorcycle, who snatched valuables from two Chinese women on a moving tuk-tuk late at night near the Pathumwan intersection in Bangkok.

The Independent UK

Discovering Thailand’s street food, temples and island life

From Bangkok’s buzzing streets to the laidback calm of Koh Samui, this episode of Travel Smart explores what makes Thailand such an unforgettable trip. Emilee Tombs shares practical tips on when to go, the temples to stop off at and the itineraries to book, including from holiday provider Tui.

The Guardian - UK

Thailand moves to cut sugar in popular drinks amid health drive

Major chains agree to halve default sweetness, but street vendors and cafes remain outside sugar tax rules

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