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8 best hotels near Bangkok’s airports for comfort and convenience

Whether you’re extending your stay or have an early start, here are the best hotels near Bangkok’s two airports

The Independent UK

Two Miss Universe judges resign days before competition amid claims that ‘secret committee’ pre-picked finalists

The Miss Universe pageant will be taking place Friday in Bangkok, Thailand

The Independent UK

Top 10 Miss Universe 2025 Favorites: From Turks and Caicos, Mexico and Venezuela These Contestants Are Taking Over Bangkok

The Miss Universe 2025 competition has officially gone global, and the spotlight is blazing hottest on ten contestants who have captured the world's attention from Latin America, Europe, Asia and the U.S. Here are the favorites.

Latin Times

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Miss Universe 2025: Meet the Latin American and Latina Delegates

Latin America is once again lighting up the global stage. From the Amazon to the Caribbean, twenty-one powerful women are carrying the dreams, languages, and cultures of an entire region to Bangkok, Thailand, for the 74th edition of Miss Universe.

Latin Times

Temperatures in Bangkok may drop below 20°C next week

The Meteorological Department has released data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts confirming winter weather will arrive in Thailand next week.

Bangkok Post

The best budget-friendly hotels in Bangkok, from cheap skyscraper rooms to family-run B&Bs

Bangkok is an affordable city to visit as local expert Lee Cobaj explores, with a round-up of the best-value hotels to book

The Independent UK

One dead as Thailand and Cambodia exchange fire along disputed border after Trump-brokered peace deal collapses

Renewed fighting comes after Bangkok suspends implementation of peace deal

The Independent UK

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Frenchman arrested for alleged thefts at Don Mueang airport

Police have arrested a 35-year-old Frenchman in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district for allegedly stealing valuables from passengers at Don Mueang airport on multiple occasions.

Bangkok Post

Most of Thailand under flood alert; Vietnam closes airports

Disaster mitigation authorities have warned people in Bangkok and 65 provinces of possible flooding from Friday to Sunday due to incoming Storm Kalmaegi.

Bangkok Post

Raúl Rocha Issues Strong Statement As Miss Universe Faces Respect And Dignity Debate

Miss Universe President Raúl Rocha responds firmly to viral footage of contestants walking out of a Bangkok pre-pageant event, vowing to protect women's respect and dignity amid global debate.

International Business Times UK

Miss Universe owner Raúl Rocha Sends Executives to Thailand Pulls Rank and Limits Thai Director's Power After He Insulted Miss Mexico

The Miss Universe 2025 competition has erupted into crisis after a confrontation between Thai host executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch triggered an international outcry and a mass walkout of contestants in Bangkok. Late Tuesday, Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, the new owner of the Miss Universe Organization,…

Latin Times

Miss Universe Thailand Director Nawat Itsaragrisil Apologizes After Confrontation With Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch Goes Viral

The Miss Universe 2025 controversy that began with a confrontation between Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch has entered a new chapter. After sparking global outrage and a walkout by several contestants in Bangkok, Itsaragrisil appeared on social media Tuesday night (Thai time) to issue a…

Latin Times

Miss Universe Mexico and Other Contestants Walk Out After Official Calls Her 'Dumb'

Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig walked out of a live sashing ceremony in Bangkok after a Thai official publicly called Miss Mexico 'dumb' and ordered her removal, sparking a mass walkout and online uproar.

International Business Times UK

Miss Universe Chaos in Thailand as Security Intervenes After Director Insults Miss Mexico

Tensions within the Miss Universe 2025 competition escalated Tuesday after Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil confronted Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, during a livestreamed event in Bangkok, sparking a walkout by several contestants and a social media firestorm that has quickly gone global.

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The Independent UK

Mexico trounces the US when it comes to world’s best hotels, new ranking finds

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list features just two US entries, while Mexico boasts four

Bangkok Post

Bangkok police raid drug-fuelled sex party

Bangkok police stormed a luxury hotel in the Sukhumvit area early Sunday morning and arrested 29 men — 28 Thais and one Filipino — at what they described as a drug-fuelled sex party.

Evening Standard

The World's 50 Best Hotels names four London stays among the greatest on the globe

London was lauded with four of its iconic hotels being named among the world’s best at the hotel Oscars — while Asia and Italy dominated

Euronews

Visiting Thailand during the mourning period? Here’s what will and won’t change for travellers

Although much of the country will wear mourning attire, tourists are not expected to do the same.

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Bangkok Post

‘Construction workers’ arrest Nigerian drug dealers in Bangkok

Undercover police who dressed like construction workers arrested numerous suspected Nigerian drug dealers in the Nana area of Bangkok early Sunday morning.

Evening Standard

RAXka, Bangkok: Could a luxury sleep retreat in Thailand cure my sleep woes?

Sleep tourism is the latest travel trend on the rise. Angelina Villa-Clarke visits RAKxa in Bangkok to dive into its after-dark intelligence

The Independent UK

Thailand mourns as Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, has died

International Business Times UK

Exposed Prince's Playground: Why Did Andrew's Thailand Trips Involve 40 Escorts?

Andrew Lownie's book claims 40 women in Prince Andrew's Bangkok suite; Ian Proud confirms high-society flings on UK trips. £46k costs exposed amid Epstein links – royal escorts row erupts anew

The Conversation

Thai villagers have moved four times to escape rising sea levels – life on the climate-change frontline

The village of Khun Samut Chin, 50km southwest of Bangkok, Thailand, is a small, rustic fishing village similar to thousands scattered across Asia – except that it is slowly being swallowed by the sea.

The Independent UK

Mysterious case of Belarusian model ‘murdered’ at Myanmar scam centre

Thai authorities have denied claims Vera Kravtsova was abducted and insist she left the country voluntarily

The Independent UK

Excruciating moment Miss Panama realizes she misheard beauty pageant announcement on stage

Herrera was participating in the 2025 Miss Grand International in Bangkok on Saturday

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