Run Against Australian Bushfire in Charity Drive This Sunday
BANGKOK — Take a break from spending money and strolling in malls to jogging outside of one to raise money – for the Australia bushfire crisis.
For 45 Years in Yannawa, a Chicken Rice Shop Never Lost Its Charm
BANGKOK — From the walls of a chicken rice shophouse stare the kind eyes of the patriarch, who founded the shop almost half a century ago.
Thai Poet’s Hashtags and Verse Win Top Literary Award
BANGKOK — With a rap and a hashtag, “Nakorn Kon Nok (The Outsider)” came out on top Friday, winning its author the top Southeast Asian Writers Award.
PM Prayuth Receives Royal Endorsement, Promises 'Good Governance'
BANGKOK — Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has received a royal command from His Majesty the King officially endorsing him as Thailand's 29th Prime Minister.
Gov’t Crisis Center Proposes Canceling Songkran Holidays Altogether
BANGKOK — The government’s coronavirus management center on Monday said the three-day Songkran holidays should be postponed this year in order to contain the virus outbreak.
BKK Police Chief: Ban On Public Protests Applies to Everyone
BANGKOK — Bangkok's police chief has reminded the public that the military junta’s ban on demonstrations is still in place and applies to all protesters, regardless of their causes or political persuasions.
Starved of Funding, BACC Unable to Pay its Bills
BANGKOK — The director of a popular downtown public arts venue said City Hall has made good on its vow to defund the Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre, or BACC, by refusing to pay its utilities.
Nationwide Testing for Bacteria in Sushi Ordered
BANGKOK — Concerns about an outbreak of bacteria in sashimi and sushi has prompted health officials to order yesterday a nationwide inspection.
Run Dark, Bright and Glowing at ‘Blacklight’ Race
BANGKOK — Glowing powders will be showered on runners for a colorful spectacle on a night in June at the forthcoming Blacklight Run.
What Does Farang Think About Farangs? An Interview with Stephff the Cartoonist
BANGKOK — Veteran political cartoonist Stephff, whose real name is Stephane Peray, has been based in Bangkok since 1989. His works were published on many papers in Thailand and the region including The Nation, Bangkok Post, and currently Prachatai.
