BMA orders 56 venues closed citywide after fatal Lat Phrao brewery fire
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Bangkok has inspected 824 entertainment-style venues after the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao fire, ordering 56 to close temporarily and requiring hundreds more to improve fire-safety standards.
BMA ready for 2026 Bangkok governor election registration as budget nears 300m baht
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
The BMA is preparing to open candidate registration for the 2026 Bangkok governor and council elections from May 28 to June 1, with an election budget of nearly 300 million baht.
One Bangkok Hosts 'One Bangkok One Pride One Run 2026', a Celebration of All Diversities This 7th June
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Bangkok – 13 May 2026 – One Bangkok, the global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, is collaborating with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and various partners to proudly present "One Bangkok One Pride One Run 2026".
Chadchart confirms second-term run, says People’s Party is “not to be underestimated”
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says he will formally launch his re-election bid after leaving office on May 21, 2026, as the campaign race tightens.
Stepping into the Spotlight: How Bangkok’s Public Aerobics Became a Viral Sensation
SATURDAY, APRIL 04, 2026
Discover the viral "Lumpini Step" and explore the best public parks in Bangkok to join the city’s most energetic, age-defying, and free outdoor workout
Bangkok eyes May 1 reopening of ‘Green Bridge’ link between Lumpini and Benjakitti as energy crisis slows works
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Deputy Bangkok Governor Jakkapan Phiewngam says the Green Bridge upgrade in Pathum Wan is 73.94% complete, behind plan due to fuel shortages and materials constraints. Contractors aim to open the 250-metre link informally by May 1, 2026, ahead of the May 11 contract end date.