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Bangkok faces extreme heat alert as heat index exceeds 52°C
MONDAY, MAY 04, 2026
Bangkok’s heat index exceeded 52°C on May 4, reaching the “extreme danger” level, with residents urged to avoid outdoor activity and watch for signs of heatstroke.
Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 names six Naruemit ambassadors
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 will turn Silom Road into a rainbow road on Sunday (May 31, 2026), as Thailand pursues its bid to host WorldPride 2030.
Their Majesties open Rama VI centenary at historic Lumphini Park
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
The ceremony honoured the 100th anniversary of King Vajiravudh’s passing and the centenary of Bangkok’s first public park.
Bangkok’s ‘shadowless’ noon arrives on April 27
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
Bangkok will see the sun directly overhead at 12.16pm on April 27, though NARIT says it may not be the hottest day
Pratunam flyover to close from April 24 for Orange Line construction
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Bangkok motorists are being urged to prepare for the closure of the Pratunam flyover from April 24, 2026 to February 11, 2027, with five diversion routes advised.
Bangkok heat index stays in danger zone for 18 straight days
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Bangkok’s heat index remained at a dangerous level on April 18, marking an 18-day streak and raising the risk of heatstroke in the capital
Bangkok moves to make Songkran a world-class festival draw
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Bangkok plans to elevate Songkran into a world-class festival with better infrastructure, tighter safety, greener waste management and stronger economic impact.
Bangkok on heat alert as dangerous conditions threaten health and tourism
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Bangkok faces a dangerous heat index, with vulnerable groups warned to stay alert as health risks rise for outdoor workers and tourists.
Bangkok extends Songkran water gun recycling as crowds top 3 million
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Bangkok keeps nine Songkran water gun recycling points open until April 19 as festival crowds pass 3.14 million and Khao San wraps up at 10pm
Silom hits record 160,000 revellers as Chadchart orders 8pm close
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
Silom saw 160,000 entries on April 13 as Bangkok tightened Songkran crowd control, with Chadchart ordering tonight’s event to end at 8pm
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