Forbidden Fruit No Longer? Have Durian, Will Travel!
Whatever you may think of the “king of tropical fruits,” its pungent odor has seen it banished from hotels and most public transportation - until now.
‘Dog Jelly’ Horrifies Netizens, But Vendor Says Sales Swift
BANGKOK — A Thai sweets vendor’s creativity left the social media appalled when she shared her latest creation online Tuesday.
Pride in Produce Puts Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market Among World’s Best
BANGKOK — Merchants at the Or Tor Kor Market say premium quality produce, long experience and wealthy customers means they were not surprised to learn it was recently ranked among the world’s best fresh markets.
New TCDC to Open With Swinging, Three-Day Gala
BANGKOK — The city’s most renowned design hub will celebrate its new headquarters with three days of almost everything – music, swing dance, movies, art workshops and a flea market.
We Asked Thonglor Peeps About Life After Street Food
We wondered how the folks on Thonglor to work – not play – are holding up, or more precisely: What are they eating? We went out and asked some Tuesday night. Here are their answers.
Heavy Regulation – Not Total Ban – for Street Food of Chinatown, Khaosan
BANGKOK — The man behind Bangkok’s epic makeover campaign – whose comments this week spawned alarmed headlines worldwide about a complete ban on its street food – said vendors in the iconic areas of Khaosan Road and Chinatown can remain – under one condition.
‘Laugh Juice’ in Short Supply as Fad Sweeps Thailand
BANGKOK — I was halfway through the first bottle when I caught myself staring at a particular spot on my monitor, having abandoned whatever...
See Bangkok Before and After Street Food (Interactive)
Compare for yourself how Bangkok's streets look before and after the street food vendor ban with these interactive images. (Slide left and right).
Those Who Toil For Bangkok Deprived by Loss of Street Food
BANGKOK — Bunthom Pittana stopped in front of a 7-Eleven near Soi Thonglor 9 late Wednesday night for dinner. Instead of strolling into the convenience store, the motorcycle taxi operator walked to the food cart parked just in front.
Central Embassy Adds Bookshop, Gallery, Lifestyle Space on Saturday
BANGKOK — A high-end shopping mall in the heart of the city will open a multi-purpose lifestyle space on Saturday.
