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Singer ‘Q Flure’ Seriously Injured in Thonglor Hit-and-Run

BANGKOK — Suveera "Q" Boonrod, the lead singer of Flure, was hit by a motorbike early this morning. The rider fled the scene and is wanted by police.

Happy 420, Thailand! You Get a Weed Fest This Saturday.

Cannabis remains a Class 5 narcotic in Thailand, where the plant remains frowned upon by much of Thai society - but not everyone.
City workers use fire-fighting equipment to spray water into the air Dec. 23 at Lumphini Park. Photo: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

Bangkok Pollution Has Always Been Bad – So Have the Solutions: Experts

BANGKOK — The capital’s heavy smog has been a chronic problem for years, and the government is still not doing enough to combat it despite the sudden swell of public concern, experts said Tuesday.

It’s Official: Bangkok BRT Won’t be Shut Down

BANGKOK — The capital’s rapid bus transit system will continue moving passengers through southern Bangkok – at a higher fare – after it won a stay of execution from the governor Monday.

Silom Songkran (Supposed to) End Early

BANGKOK — The Songkran party at one of Bangkok’s most-popular spots for watery warfare must come to an end at 8pm, City Hall said Tuesday.

Reporters Reckon With Ethics of Cave Rescue Coverage

BANGKOK — A story with the trappings of a Hollywood film made headlines worldwide last month when 12 young footballers and their coach were...
Photo: Matichon

Some MRT Fares to Go Up 1 Baht From July

BANGKOK — The metro operator Friday said it would raise some fares by 1 baht starting July.

Thai Homeless Anticipate Election Offering Them Little

Though they live on the margins, many Hua Lamphong homeless are enthusiastic about the election’s outcome despite little optimism they'll be better represented in a society deeply prejudiced against them.

Drunk Man Watches Sunrise From Atop Rama I Statue

BANGKOK — A man chose to climb atop a monument to King Rama I just before dawn Monday morning where he spent several hours before agreeing to come down.

430 Homes in North Bangkok Risk Flooding, Governor Says

BANGKOK — Sandbags were placed Thursday along the northern side of both banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, in an effort to prevent possible floods.

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