Culture Clash and Chaos at Silom Songkran (Action Photos)
BANGKOK — Traditional garb and garlands brushed shoulders with tank tops and water guns Friday where Lumphini Park meets Silom Road.
Vendors Cash In Before Traditional Garb Fad Fades
BANGKOK — On the eve of the first day of Songkran, clothing sellers said the raging fad for traditional attire would likely fade with the popular soap opera that inspired it.
Nang Loeng Race Track to Close After 102 Years
BANGKOK — All bets will be off when a horse racing venue closes its doors later this year after more than a century.
Rangsit U Made a Weed Spray, Wants Junta to Legalize It
BANGKOK — A private university is pushing for legalization of medical marijuana after its researchers produced a cannabis spray for seriously ill patients that cannot be used under existing law.
Storm’s Coming, Expected to Hit North Hard
BANGKOK — Severe summer storms are coming to upper Thailand with the capital in for a good dousing as well this week.
Elephant Polo Organizers Vow Changes as Sponsors Pull Out
BANGKOK — The organizers of an annual elephant polo tournament said Thursday they would train handlers to prevent future instances of abuse as more sponsors reportedly pulled their support.
Park For Free at Suvarnabhumi During Songkran
BANGKOK — Holidaymakers planning to travel overseas this Songkran can park their vehicles at Bangkok’s major international airport without worrying about hefty fees.
8 Sponsors Drop Thai Elephant Polo: PETA
BANGKOK — An international animal rights organization said it would continue pressing for Thailand to drop an annual elephant polo event after convincing eight sponsors to pull their support.
Dog Slaughter Won’t Solve Rabies Problem: Animal Advocates
BANGKOK — “What else have the livestock authorities done?” a woman shouted at an official seated before her in a livestock department conference room.
Bottom Out: BTS Phaya Thai Escalator Fails
BANGKOK — BTS Skytrain management said late Monday safety inspections will be conducted at every station after a woman narrowly missed falling when an escalator failed.
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