Lido Lost, But So Long Scala? Apex Silent on Theater Fate
BANGKOK — Two endangered theaters in the heart of the city have rumored dates with the wrecking ball this year, and their owner is silent on a denial by the university landowner it is to blame.
What’s Next for Thai Women in 2020?
As the year 2019 comes to a close, Khaosod asks prominent members of the political, business, and NGO fields to discuss the challenges women face, and what is to be done in 2020.
Green Line Going Nowhere for at Least Two Years
BANGKOK — The elevated Green Line extension from southern Bangkok to Samut Prakan province will not be ready for trial runs as promised, transit...
Fewer Water Bottle Cap Seals Starting in April
BANGKOK — Starting in April, bottles of drinking water will no longer come with plastic seals over them.
Heat Wave In Thailand Prompts Warning To Stay Indoors
BANGKOK (AP) — Extreme heat has sent temperatures soaring in Thailand as authorities warned people to stay indoors.
The Meteorological Department’s forecast on Saturday said...
Crocodile Feeding Frenzy Tourist Attraction Shut Down
PATTAYA — Officials on Sunday ordered an animal attraction near Pattaya where tourists were surrounded by hungry crocodiles to close down, though its owner vowed to contest the decision.
Photo Phriday: Distressed Foreigners Edition
This week, a Thai-speaking American YouTuber was condemned for flattening coins on train tracks, while an African festival rocked a downtown mall and politicians struck poses.
Polish Tourist Murders Ukrainian Girlfriend in Bangkok
A foreign woman's body was discovered slain in a room on the 32nd floor of a condominium in Bangkok's Bang Khlo Subdistrict, Bang Kho...
9-in-10 Thai Rape Victims Knew Their Attackers: UN Report
BANGKOK — Rape victims in Thailand and Vietnam face discrimination stemming from stereotypes and a hostile justice system, according to a UN study launched Wednesday.
Gov’t Moves to Stop Open Burning as PM 2.5 Hits Critical Level
BANGKOK — Government officials on Tuesday promised a raft of measures to tackle the worsening air pollution in the capital – including enforcing a ban on open-air burning that’s virtually never enforced.
