Trash Dumped by Bangkokians Washes Up on Bang Sean Beach
CHONBURI — The mayor of a tourist seaside town on Tuesday said city officials are cleaning up litter at Bang Saen beach after a British blogger posted photos of beach trash there, which soon went viral on social media.
GDP Expected to Shrink by 10% in Virus-Stricken 2020
BANGKOK — A major bank said the Thai GDP may shrink by as much as 10.3 percent this year due to economic woes caused by the coronavirus.
Cinema at Scala Shuts Down, But Its Future is Unclear
BANGKOK — For 51 years, Scala Theatre was a temple to film in the heart of downtown Bangkok. With its closure Sunday, Scala’s death spells the end of the last remaining stand-alone theater in the capital.
National Park Lifts Controversial Ban on Foreigners
KANCHANABURI — A national park in Kanchanaburi province on Wednesday said both Thais and foreigners can now visit its scenic waterfalls, lifting its controversial ban that caused much stir in the expat community.
Little Justice Bao? Reopened Schools Get Creative in Pandemic
BANGKOK — Many schools came up with creative solutions to holding lessons during the lingering coronavirus threats as students return to classes for the first time on Wednesday.
Critics Suspect Power Grab in Virus Decree Extension
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday extended the Emergency Decree to another month through July with a stated aim of combating the coronavirus, though critics of the authorities call it a coup in disguise.
Aviation Agency Issues List of Travelers Allowed into Thailand
BANGKOK — The civil aviation regulator on Monday night releases a list of traveler groups to be admitted into the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Deserted as Never Before’ Virus Knocks Thai Tourism Into Comatose
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Hotels are shuttered in the dark, bars are closed and empty food carts are seen around Bangkok's once-bustling tourism associated street. Silence shrouds the city's party land despite the easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Husband-Wife Food Cart Has Been Selling Addictive Roti for 32 Years
BANGKOK — Like clockwork, Teerapat kneads the dough, cracks the eggs, and fries the roti. He tosses cooked, golden squares to Pensri, who covers them with sugar and condensed milk, rolls them in paper, and collects money from customers.
Thai Law: FDA to Allow Private Medical Cannabis Production
Reopening its cannabis regulatory platform after months of disruption caused by the coronavirus, the Food and Drug Administration has prepared a draft bill to abolish a 5-year ban on the private sector making cannabis medicine.
