Celebrate Bangkok’s 235th by Getting to Know All 50 Districts (Interactive)
Bangkok turns 235 years old today, April 21. It was this day in 1782 royal astrologers selected to lay the pillar establishing the city. Today,...
Pink and Yellow Monorail Lines Given 2020 Completion
BANGKOK — Two more commuter rail extensions in the capital were given ambitious completion dates after the announcement Tuesday of a firm to build them.
Gov’t Says Virus Emergency Rules Will Follow – But Won’t Say What They Are
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha went on national TV again on Wednesday to announce that the state of emergency will formally come into effect tomorrow, but failed to say what specific measures will be taken.
Passengers Describe Terror Aboard Indonesia AirAsia Flight
PERTH, Australia — Passengers on an Indonesia AirAsia flight to the holiday island of Bali described a panicked flight crew announcing an emergency and oxygen masks dropping from the ceiling before the airliner turned back to the Australian city of Perth.
Foodpanda Blacklists Deliveryman for Sexually Harassing Customer
CHIANG MAI — A food delivery service said it fired one of its deliverymen for sending sexually-charged messages to a customer, while the police on Thursday said that a fine was all they could do.
Sopita Tanasan Wins 48kg gold in Olympic Debut
RIO DE JANEIRO — In her Olympic debut, Sopita Tanasan came away with gold.
9 Places in Bangkok to Avoid Unless You Have a Boat
The capital city wrung itself out Tuesday and prepared for more torrential rain to turn roads into rivers.
Chinese Tourist Confirmed as Thailand’s 5th Coronavirus Case
BANGKOK — A tourist from mainland China was admitted to a hospital where medical tests confirmed she was infected with a new strain of coronavirus, health officials said Friday.
Phang Nga Mob Enraged by Alleged Royal Defamation Post
Phang Nga — Hundreds of people gathered Saturday night in front of a roti store raged by a Facebook post which allegedly defamed the monarchy demanding the shop owner’s son to apologize.
Rape-Murder of German Tourist Stuns Island Community
CHONBURI — Vendors on a small island off the eastern coast said on Tuesday they fear the recent murder of a German tourist will drive travelers away.
