Despite Struggles, LGBT Leaders Optimistic on Future
BANGKOK — Despite the slow pace of progress, “hopefulness” was center stage Monday when it came time to discuss the future of Thailand’s LGBT community with some of its most prominent figures.
Tollways Go Toll-Free for 8 Days Next Month
BANGKOK — Blow through toll booths gratis for over a week during Songkran.
Elephant Polo to Continue Despite Abuse
BANGKOK — The host of an annual elephant polo tournament said Sunday that one case of animal mistreatment does not merit canceling the annual event.
Laksi Roundabout Bridge to Be Closed Overnight
BANGKOK — A bridge on a main tollway on Chaeng Watthana Road will be closed overnight this week.
‘Bad Genius’ Sweeps Suphannahong Awards
BANGKOK — A thriller on the national pastime of exam cheating that dominated the box office and was a hit abroad dominated all others at the annual film industry’s biggest award show last night.
Avoiding Bangkok’s Dystopian Future Lies in its Watery Past
BANGKOK — Walking in Bangkok is awful. Driving isn’t much better, but at least it avoids sidewalks that are dirty, broken, obstacle courses. Driving also means less direct exposure to air that is getting more polluted – partly because of all that driving.
420 Weed Fest to Light Up Bangkok Again
BANGKOK — Get lit on heady optimism at an event that’s part serious discussion and part wacky weed fest.
Thainess Should Unite, Not Divide: Reformist Icon
BANGKOK — Both sides of the political divide should reflect on their shortcomings seek to accommodate one another so Thailand can move forward, said a former student leader who helped lead the 1973 political uprising.
Idol Invasion: Overload on Cosplay, Cute at Bangkok Comic Con
BANGKOK — Every geek knows: There can be only one.
Boobs and Rubes: New Hooters Coming to Silom
BANGKOK — Those unsatisfied with the level of sleaze strutting around Patpong will soon be able to stare at orange hot pants while gobbling wings and guzzling beer at a new branch of Hooters, the chain announced Friday.
