The death toll from a devastating fire at a popular bar and restaurant in Thailand’s capital has risen to 30, as grieving families gathered on Tuesday to claim the bodies of loved ones while others continued searching for relatives still unaccounted for. Read More: Bangkok pub fire leaves at least 27 died, several injured The blaze […]
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27 killed in Bangkok pub blaze
A huge fire tore through a beer hall in Bangkok overnight into Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens before firefighters brought the blaze under control. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao beer hall in the […]
Bangkok pub fire leaves at least 27 died, several injured
At least 27 people lost their lives and several others were injured after a fire broke out at a pub in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, during the early hours of Monday, prompting a large-scale emergency response and an official investigation into the cause of the blaze. Read More: Lahore workshop fire brought under control after hours of effort According […]
Thailand’s princess dies after three years in coma
Thailand is mourning the death of Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who passed away at the age of 47 after spending more than three years in a coma. The princess died on Thursday evening at a hospital in Bangkok, according to an announcement by the Royal Household Bureau. She […]
Miss Universe 2025 faces chaos after public confrontation
BANGKOK – The upcoming Miss Universe 2025 competition in Thailand has been engulfed in controversy after a heated confrontation between a senior pageant official and Miss Universe Mexico, Fátima Bosch, triggered an unprecedented contestant walkout, led by reigning Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig. The incident occurred during a live-streamed sashing ceremony on the Miss Universe Thailand […]
Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit dies at 93, nation enters mourning
BANGKOK – Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit, mother of the current King Maha Vajiralongkorn and wife of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, passed away on Friday at the age of 93, the royal palace announced. Her death marks the end of an era for many Thais, who revered her as the “Mother of the Nation.” The […]
Gunman opens fire in Bangkok market, killing 6 including himself
Bangkok, July 28, 2025 — A gunman opened fire in a busy market in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, on Monday, killing at least six people, including himself, authorities said. According to Reuters, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Charn Gupta, confirmed that the attacker took his own life after the shooting spree. Five of the […]
7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Central Myanmar, sparks panic in Bangkok
A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread damage in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. The tremor, measuring 7.7 in magnitude, was felt in nearby regions, including Bangkok, Thailand. The quake caused several buildings to collapse in Mandalay, with witnesses reporting chaotic scenes and people rushing out of buildings in panic. The earthquake’s […]
Myanmar’s beauty queen flees Thailand for Canada under threat from the junta
Bangkok, Thailand – According to Thai immigration officials speaking to CNN, a beauty queen from Myanmar who fled to Thailand after denouncing her home country’s ruling military junta has left Bangkok for Canada where she plans to apply for asylum. The Miss Grand International Myanmar competition finals in 2021 featured an emotional speech by Han […]
Thai museum unveils 1,000-year-old artefacts returned from US
Two ancient sandstone artefacts believed to have been stolen from Thailand during the Vietnam War were unveiled Monday at a Bangkok museum, greeted with a fanfare of traditional dancers and an elaborate worship ceremony. The temple support beams — which were returned Friday — boast exquisite carvings of the Hindu deities Indra and Yama that […]