Flooded Areas Across Bangkok After Last Night’s Big Storm (Photos)
BANGKOK — A night of pounding rain left portions of the capital flooded Thursday morning, leading to a torrent of complaints from commuters.
No One Hurt as Fire Destroys Bangkok’s ‘Funky Villa’ Nightclub
BANGKOK — A popular nightclub in the heart of Bangkok’s entertainment district burned down early this morning, though there’s no report of any casualty.
Ukrainian Tourist Arrested at Phuket Airport for Condo Room Vandalism
Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have detained a Ukrainian woman suspected of extensively vandalizing a rented condominium before attempting to leave the country.
Bangkok Metro Tap Water Safe to Drink: Scientists
BANGKOK — Karakade orders a clay funnel from the Chinese blacksmith, then fills up the apparatus with linen, charcoal, sand and rocks before instructing a manservant to pour in dirty khlong water.
Russian Driver Crashes With A Motorbike, Killing 2 Foreigners in Phuket
An American man and a Luxembourgian woman died on the spot in a road accident in Phuket Province, while the female Russian driver was...
Carabao Launches New Beers to Compete in the Thai Market
Carabao Beer and Tawan Daeng Beer, two new beer brands in Thailand, are officially launched and ready to compete in the 270–300 billion baht...
Gov’t Renews Expat Permanent Residents Quota for 2020
BANGKOK — Immigration authorities on Tuesday confirmed an annual quota for foreigners that could be granted permanent residency in 2020.
Pilots Warn of Weak Taxiways at Suvarnabhumi Airport
BANGKOK — A professional pilots' organization has warned that soft ground conditions at Bangkok's main international airport can cause the pavement of its taxiways to buckle or otherwise fail.
Chiang Mai Tops World Pollution Charts
BANGKOK — Chiang Mai earned the dubious distinction of being the most-polluted city in the world Tuesday morning as air pollution continues to surge.
Largest Public Library in Bangkok Opens (Photos)
BANGKOK — A three-story library opened its doors in Bangkok’s old town Friday with tens of thousands of books and a lending service expected to launch in three weeks.
