Bangkok

Visiting Bangkok: Beyond Soi 11

Some relish the familiar company of fellow Bangladeshis abroad, while others seek comfort in the taste of home provided by the deshi food stalls. However, with diverse demographics now travelling more frequently, it's worth venturing beyond Soi 11 to embrace a different facet of Bangkok.

What do Dhaka and Bangkok have in common?

Unplanned transport infrastructure.

Top 5 budget-friendly countries for your honeymoon under Tk 80,000

It’s that honeymoon you were looking forward to since getting married, and you want to visit a country where it will be budget-friendly for you. While that sounds intimidating, it is certainly doable, so here are the top 5 countries that you can visit for your honeymoon, all for under Tk 80,000.

Top 5 short international trips to take during Eid vacation

A short international tour can be the perfect getaway for your Eid holiday plans if you don't have the time to take long vacations. Bringing joy and celebration, Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with many travel enthusiasts looking for exciting travel destinations to explore during their time off for the Eid vacation. Therefore, here are our top 5 destinations picks to consider for your Eid getaway, whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both.

Top 5 budget international tours you can do for under Tk 40,000

Any international trip might sound hard to find if your budget is around Tk 40,000, as you are left wondering what destinations you can travel on a limited budget. Well, fret not as it turns out you can visit various countries on that budget, provided the country is near to Bangladesh and, you are part of a tour package from a travel agency, as being part of a group can significantly reduce the cost compared to travelling solo.

7 most beautiful temples around the world

Temples have historically played a vital part in not only the fabric of many religions but also the livelihoods of communities, dating back to the dawn of civilization. These amazing buildings are safe places for people who want to grow spiritually or learn more about a certain religion. Ancient and revered temples are both reminders of a region's past and towering examples of its traditional architectural styles. Whether it's an all-white, quirky temple in Thailand or a Doric sanctuary above Athens, these stunning temples are worth a visit on your next trip.

"Can't let tourists come to Thailand and say because it's cheap"

Thailand's hotels, businesses, and private hospitals should refrain from offering big discounts to lure tourists and focus instead on raising the country's value as a premium travel destination, government ministers said on Monday (July 4).

Travelers arriving in droves at Bangkok airport as pre-flight RT-PCR test not needed

Since the requirement for pre-flight RT-PCR test to detect Covid-19 was lifted, the number of international arrivals at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport has increased significantly.

Bangkok enshrouded in toxic air

An unhealthy level of air pollution covers 14 areas of Greater Bangkok, according to the country's Pollution Control Department due to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5).

October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015

India's biggest airline in initial share offering

Indian budget airline IndiGo plans to conduct an initial share offering this week as it seeks to raise as much as 32.68bn rupees ($500m; £325.6m), according to reports.

October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015

Bangkok blast: Suspect admits to planting shrine bomb

Lawyer of suspect says he committed the act to repay a 'personal favour'.

September 14, 2015
September 14, 2015

Key Bangkok suspect 'fled to Turkey'

A key suspect in August's deadly Bangkok shrine bombing flees to Turkey, Thai police say.

September 14, 2015
September 14, 2015

Pakistani among 3 held in Bangkok blast

Malaysia has arrested three suspects in connection with the investigation into a bomb blast in central Bangkok last month that killed 20 people.

September 13, 2015
September 13, 2015

'Stolen' diamond surgically removed in Bangkok

A Chinese woman suspected of stealing a $300,000 (£195,000) diamond in the Thai capital, Bangkok, gets the jewel surgically removed from her intestines.

September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015

Ailing Lucky Akhand may fly to Bangkok tomorrow

Noted singer-composer Lucky Akhand is likely to fly for Bangkok tomorrow for better treatment as his condition has deteriorated.

September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015

Bangkok blast suspect 'gave device to bomber'

Thai police say a key suspect in the Bangkok shrine bombing has confessed to giving a bag containing a device to the man who carried out the attack.

August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015

'Bomb-making material' found in 2nd Bangkok flat

Thai police say they have found bomb-making materials in a second apartment, after the arrest of a suspect in the explosion at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine.

August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015

Thailand charges man 'linked to bomb'

Police in Bangkok have charged a man in connection with the bomb attack that killed 20 people in the Thai capital nearly two weeks ago.

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

Thai police struggle to track suspect; 'new bomb' false alarm (video)

Thai police say the trail had gone cold in the hunt for a bomber a week after 20 people were killed in the country's worst bomb attack.

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