Thaksin’s Son Indicted on Money Laundering Charge
BANGKOK — The son of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was indicted Wednesday on charges of money laundering, as pressure mounts on the ousted leader's political allies.
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.
City Hall Claims Victory in Central Lardprao Sidewalk War
BANGKOK — After over a year of false starts, the provincial governor has declared sidewalks around the Central Plaza Lardprao shopping mall clear of vendors as of Thursday night.
Khlong Boat Taxis to Get Bigger, Go Farther – More Quietly
BANGKOK — Bigger, quieter boats that travel farther east across Bangkok are among a raft of improvements promised by the government Friday for water taxi service in Khlong Saen Saep.
Bangkok Gov Sues Auditor for Going Public With Corruption Allegations
BANGKOK — Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra sued a top government auditor Tuesday for publicly implicating him in collusion over a lavish city event.
Bangkok Shopping Malls Commemorate Late King’s Death Anniversary
BANGKOK — To say that big shopping malls in Bangkok have managed to space to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of the late King Rama IX alongside leisurely shopping activities is an understatement.
Police Set Up Barriers at Ratchaprasong on 7th Anniversary of Crackdown
BANGKOK — Police cordoned off public spaces at Ratchaprasong Intersection on Friday, the seventh anniversary of a crackdown which ended two months of street unrest...
Worker Dies When Building Crashes Down in Bang Kapi
BANGKOK — A building collapsed Tuesday in the capital’s Bang Kapi district, killing one construction worker and injuring three others.
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Craving Durian Pad Thai? Baiyoke Has You Covered
BANGKOK — Baiyoke Sky Hotel’s annual durian buffet is back to satisfy cravings for the iconic, smelly fruit.
Evictions Continue as Funds Set for Chao Phraya Promenade
BANGKOK — City Hall continued to clear out riverside homes Thursday after announcing an estimated budget to pay for construction of the Chao Phraya promenade.