Central Group Invests USD$200M in Grab
BANGKOK — One of the country’s largest conglomerates announced Thursday it will invest more than 6.2 billion baht (USD$200 million), in Southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing service.
Highland Rolls Out Bangkok’s Biggest Weed Fest Yet
BANGKOK — A pro-cannabis festival will return for its fifth year and the first time since medical marijuana was made legal to a much bigger venue.
Former Factory Worker Named Future Forward Candidate
BANGKOK — A former garment factory worker and labor organizer with a middle-school education became a progressive political party’s third party list candidate Wednesday.
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Bangkok Schools Ordered Closed Due to Smog
BANGKOK — Students will be dismissed from all public schools at noon and classes canceled through Friday as air pollution continues unabated, the governor said Wednesday.
Final Day of King’s Coronation Declared National Holiday
BANGKOK — The final day of His Majesty the King’s three-day coronation ceremony will be observed as a national holiday.
Nobel Laureate Talks to Khaosod About Inequality ‘Time Bomb’
BANGKOK — Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus wants to see more attention paid in newspapers to combating inequality.
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Education Not to Blame for BNK48’s Nazi Moment: Official
BANGKOK — Debate continues over whether personal ignorance or a bad education was to blame for a pop singer taking the stage in a Nazi flag.
Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Enter the Year of the Pig doing more than eating dumplings and wearing a qipao.
Century-Old Bangkok House Wins New Life as Cafe
BANGKOK — A century-old home in the city’s old quarter was given a new lease on life when its owner recently opened it to the public as a cafe.
Special Police Unit Rebranded as King’s Guard
BANGKOK — A special police division set up to protect the monarchy in October was renamed Monday to serve as a personal bodyguard unit under His Majesty the King.
