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Bangkok Authorities Stage Mass Casualty Earthquake Drill on Skytrain
Bangkok Authorities Stage Mass Casualty Earthquake Drill on Skytrain
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
Bangkok emergency services staged an overnight earthquake drill at Surasak BTS Station to test inter-agency response to mass casualty incidentsBICT Fest brings 11 shows from nine countries to Bangkok
BICT Fest brings 11 shows from nine countries to Bangkok
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
BICT Fest 2026 marks its 10th anniversary with performances, workshops and talks for audiences of all ages from August 21–30Bangkok builds global partnerships for growth and liveability
Bangkok builds global partnerships for growth and liveability
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
Friends of Bangkok brings diplomats, global businesses and international organisations together to help make Bangkok a more liveable city and a global economic hub.Marine Department restricts Chao Phraya traffic for royal barge rehearsals
Marine Department restricts Chao Phraya traffic for royal barge rehearsals
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Boat traffic on the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok Noi Canal will be restricted on August 17, 20 and 27 for Royal Barge Procession rehearsals.Grand Palace announces August 12 visiting hours and dress code
Grand Palace announces August 12 visiting hours and dress code
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
The Bureau of the Royal Household has announced revised visiting hours and dress requirements for the Grand Palace on August 12.Bangkok activates 50 district flood centres for heavy rain
Bangkok activates 50 district flood centres for heavy rain
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Bangkok is reinforcing flood defences across all 50 districts through round-the-clock monitoring and joint water management with nearby provinces.Bangkok Plans $29m Pedestrian Bridge to Link Historic River Districts
Bangkok Plans $29m Pedestrian Bridge to Link Historic River Districts
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
New Chao Phraya River footbridge to connect historic Songwat and Khlong San, boosting green mobility and multi-modal transit links by 2030Bangkok orders 79 entertainment venues shut in citywide safety checks
Bangkok orders 79 entertainment venues shut in citywide safety checks
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
Bangkok inspected 865 entertainment venues in one week, ordering 79 to halt operations and requiring 618 others to correct safety or licensing issuesBangkok Moves to Plug Urban Property Loophole Used by Landowners to Avoid Taxes
Bangkok Moves to Plug Urban Property Loophole Used by Landowners to Avoid Taxes
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026
City Hall proposes raising agricultural land tax rates to discourage prime central site owners from planting token crops to evade higher liabilitiesThai woman’s row with noisy tourists on electric train goes viral
Thai woman’s row with noisy tourists on electric train goes viral
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
A viral clip showing a Thai woman confronting a group of foreign tourists for making noise on an electric train has sparked debate over public manners and tourist behaviour in Thailand.