Thimphu is the headquarters for Bhutan's national media outlets.
* **Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS):** The state-owned national radio and television broadcaster, providing news and cultural programming in Dzongkha, English, and regional languages. * **Kuensel:** Originally the only national newspaper, heavily backed by the government, operating both daily print and online editions. * **Independent Newspapers:** Outlets like *The Bhutanese*, *Bhutan Times*, and *Business Bhutan* operate out of Thimphu, offering diverse editorial perspectives and investigative journalism. * **Online Media:** The city is highly connected, with social media (especially Facebook and WeChat) serving as major platforms for news dissemination and community discourse.