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Activists Pledge to Rally Until 14 Anti-Junta Dissidents Released

BANGKOK — Supporters of the 14 activists jailed for demonstrating against the military junta have vowed to gather every night until the group is released.

Eat Healthy at This Cafe Selling Coffee and Plant-Based Cuisines

BANGKOK — After two years operating a coffee franchise, entrepreneur Pimwalun Junmanop decided to try something. So she set up her own brand new café with healthy, plant-based food in the Sukhumvit area.

Klimt Goes Kwai and Other Buffaloes Touched by Greatness

BANGKOK — Artist Maitree Siriboon has turned buffaloes’ bodies into large canvases filled with famous works to draw attention to their rapidly dwindling numbers.

Elderly Thai Elephant Dies in Depressing Japanese Zoo

TOKYO — An elderly Thai elephant that set off a petition drive to move her out of a small concrete pen in Japan died this morning.

Passport Bookshop: A Haven for Travel Book Lovers

BANGKOK — For almost 15 years, Passport Bookshop has been the hub of Bangkok’s travel book lovers. 

When Flight Attendants Treated as Subservient, ‘Kowtow’ Happens

BANGKOK — Suttinun Maneelorsawas is a former flight attendant of 13 years who now coaches women aspiring to the job. After a recent incident in which a senior flight attendant had to grovel at the feet of a passenger, she said she would warn her cadets to be prepared to do the same.

Buddhists Observe Major Religious Holidays Across Kingdom

BANGKOK — Thailand observed Saturday the beginning of Buddhist Lent, with alms giving and parades taking place across the kingdom.
Versace has become the latest fashion house to eliminate fur from its collections, joining Gucci, Giorgio Arman, Hugo Boss among others. Photo: Luca Bruno / Associated Press

Versace Joins the ‘No-Fur Trend’ in Fashion

MILAN — Versace has become the latest fashion house to eliminate fur from its collections, joining Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss among others.
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Test Your ‘Friends’ Knowledge at Trivia Night This Thursday

BANGKOK — Put your knowledge of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, Ross, and Joey to the test, and win prizes while doing it – there’s...

Ten Things that Suck About Bangkok Living



BANGKOK — While continuously voted to be the world’s top destination for tourists for 4 consecutive years, Bangkok ranked 102 out of 140 best cities to live in 2014.

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