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Don Mueang to open 24-hour automated departure gates on Thursday
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2026
» Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok will open its new 24-hour Automated Border Control (ABC) passport gates for departures on Thursday.
Rama II Road crane collapse kills two
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2026
» Two people were killed and five injured when parts of a construction crane collapsed onto Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon on Thursday morning, reportedly hitting two vehicles travelling below.
Thai Immigration Bureau dismisses complaints
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) has dismissed viral complaints about long queues at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, saying officers clear passengers within 30 minutes, even during peak holiday traffic.
New Year’s eve countdown road closures in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/12/2025
» Parts of several major roads in central Bangkok will be temporarily closed on Dec 31 and Jan 1 for the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026.
Overpass collapse kills pickup driver
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2025
» An overpass collapsed onto two vehicles, killing one of the occupants, after being struck by a dump truck on Thursday morning, causing heavy traffic congestion along Bang Na-Trat Road in Samut Prakan.
Motorcyclist killed by bus near Asok-Sukhumvit junction
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/09/2025
» A fatal road accident occurred on Monday morning when a motorcycle was hit and run over by a bus near the busy Asok-Sukhumvit intersection in Bangkok, causing major traffic congestion in the area.
Thai drivers rarely honk. Here’s why
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/06/2025
» Many foreigners living in Thailand are surprised by how quiet local roads are — especially considering the country’s famously heavy traffic. Despite the frequent congestion, loud horn honking is rare.
Phuket boat taxis linking beaches and airport possible this year
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/05/2025
» Boat taxi services connecting some Phuket beaches and the airport are expected to start later this year.
Expressway collapse leads to traffic woes
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/03/2025
» Transport authorities are recommending detours to motorists as the collapse of a new expressway on Saturday seriously damaged an existing Bangkok-Thon Buri expressway ramp which connects to Rama II Road, a main southbound highway, and its complete reopening will take about a month.
Bangkok taxi driver slashes passenger's face
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/01/2025
» A Bangkok taxi driver reportedly used a fruit knife to slash a passenger’s face after he slammed the car door in response to the driver's refusal to serve his group.