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title: "Latest from Bangkok & Thailand"
description: "Local news from Bangkok and Thailand: transport, food, city life, travel rules and nightlife — in English."
url: https://bestofthailand.org/news
locale: en
---

# Latest from Bangkok & Thailand

Local news in English — transport, food, city life and travel updates.

**[BTS Skytrain extension opens three new stations east of Bang Na](https://bestofthailand.org/news/bts-extension-bang-na)** — ![BTS Skytrain extension opens three new stations east of Bang Na](https://bestofthailand.org/images/news-transport.jpg) — Transport · Aug 28, 2026 — The Sukhumvit line now reaches deeper into Samut Prakan, cutting commute times for tens of thousands of residents.

**[Bangkok street food ranked world's best for the fifth year running](https://bestofthailand.org/news/bangkok-street-food-ranked-best)** — ![Bangkok street food ranked world's best for the fifth year running](https://bestofthailand.org/images/news-food.jpg) — Food · Aug 27, 2026 — An international culinary survey once again puts Bangkok at the top of its global street food index.

**[New riverside park connects Rama VIII bridge to Old City](https://bestofthailand.org/news/riverside-park-rama-viii)** — ![New riverside park connects Rama VIII bridge to Old City](https://bestofthailand.org/images/news-city.jpg) — City · Aug 26, 2026 — A 2.4-kilometre landscaped promenade along the Chao Phraya opens to walkers and cyclists this weekend.

**[Thailand extends visa-free stays for 93 nationalities](https://bestofthailand.org/news/thailand-visa-free-extension)** — ![Thailand extends visa-free stays for 93 nationalities](https://bestofthailand.org/images/news-travel.jpg) — Travel · Aug 25, 2026 — Tourists from 93 countries can continue to enter Thailand without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.

**[Chatuchak market pilots cashless-only Saturday zones](https://bestofthailand.org/news/chatuchak-cashless-pilot)** — ![Chatuchak market pilots cashless-only Saturday zones](https://bestofthailand.org/images/news-city.jpg) — City · Aug 24, 2026 — Sections 2 through 4 of the weekend market will accept only QR payments in a new pilot program.

**[Rooftop bar boom: ten new sky bars to open before high season](https://bestofthailand.org/news/rooftop-bar-boom-2026)** — ![Rooftop bar boom: ten new sky bars to open before high season](https://bestofthailand.org/images/cat-rooftop-bars.jpg) — Nightlife · Aug 23, 2026 — Bangkok's skyline race continues with a wave of rooftop openings planned across Sukhumvit and Silom.

**[Airport rail link adds express service to Suvarnabhumi](https://bestofthailand.org/news/airport-rail-express-2026)** — ![Airport rail link adds express service to Suvarnabhumi](https://bestofthailand.org/images/news-transport.jpg) — Transport · Aug 22, 2026 — A new express service cuts the journey from Makkasan to Suvarnabhumi airport to 18 minutes.

**[Michelin adds 14 Bangkok spots in latest guide update](https://bestofthailand.org/news/michelin-bangkok-update-2026)** — ![Michelin adds 14 Bangkok spots in latest guide update](https://bestofthailand.org/images/news-food.jpg) — Food · Aug 21, 2026 — Street stalls and fine-dining rooms alike earn recognition in the newest selection.