Bangkok ranks ninth on Time Out’s 2026 street food list

15 Sept 08:33 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok secured ninth place on Time Out's 2026 global street food list, scoring 56%, with Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, topping the ranking at 63%.
Time Out's rankings are uniquely based on recommendations from local journalists, providing authentic insights into the best street food experiences worldwide.

Much-criticised airport baggage searches begin today

Yesterday 12:22 Key points summarised by AI

Effective today, baggage inspectors at airports nationwide are authorized to open and search passengers’ checked baggage without their knowledge if X-ray screening detects suspicious items, a measure implemented to enhance aviation security.
The new security procedure has drawn widespread criticism from passengers concerned about privacy, the safety of valuables, accountability for missing or damaged items, and the careful repacking of their belongings.