Note Udom’s Stand Up Comedy Coming to Netflix, With Eng Subs
BANGKOK — The iconic shows of the man who popularized the stand-up comedy format in Thailand will soon be available in your own home – with English subtitles, too.
Arai Wa? Restaurateurs Left Confused by Virus Restriction Order
BANGKOK — The restaurant industry was barely making a recovery from the semi-lockdown imposed in early 2020 amid the coronavirus outbreak. It may have to suffer again.
Bangkok to Ban Dine-In Services From 9pm to 6am
BANGKOK — Starting from tomorrow, restaurants in the capital will be banned from offering a dine-in service to customers at certain hours in a bid to curb the coronavirus epidemic, the City Hall announced on Monday.
Chinese New Year is Among New Gov’t Holidays for 2021
BANGKOK — Thai-Chinese civil servants will no longer need to ask for a day off to meet relatives for the Lunar New Year in the Year of the Ox – the government is set to designate it as an official holiday for the first time.
This ‘Green’ Indian Chef Is Feeding Fine Diners and Homeless in Pandemic
BANGKOK — Collected rainwater freshens a kitchen garden full of curry leaves and mint, harvested by migrant employee hands just before dinner. The herbs will be used to season the courses of a fine dining menu, as well as food packages for the destitute.
Cooking Up Kindness: The Eateries Who Offer Free Meals to Migrant Workers
SAMUT PRAKAN — Chatthamon Singtankong was taking a stroll at a market in her neighborhood when she overheard a food vendor refusing to sell to a migrant worker.
Princess Ubolratana, Dressed as Santa, Wishes Thais a Happy Holiday
BANGKOK — Princess Ubolratana dressed up as a female Santa Claus – or “Santy” as Thais call it – to wish the people of Thailand a Merry Christmas.
PSA: You Can Donate to Migrants, Health Workers in Samut Sakhon
SAMUT SAKHON — Members of the public, including expats, can donate both money and medical equipment to migrant workers and frontline medical professionals in Samut Sakhon, where many are grappling with the new wave of coronavirus cases.
Kate Spade Redirects Thailand’s Customers to Chinese Page
BANGKOK — You may have filled your online shopping cart with an Everything Tote Bag, but if you can’t read Mandarin, then you’re out of luck for that year-end treat-yo self purchase.
Thai Airways Cancels New Year Magical Heart-Shaped Flight
BANGKOK — Thai Airways’ heart-shaped, three-hour flight intended to bring in blessings for passengers – and money for the bankrupt national airline – was cancelled on Monday amidst the second wave of COVID-19 outbreak.