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Terminal 21 Coming to Rama III, Pattaya

PATTAYA — A themed shopping mall that takes tourists around the world is bringing new flights of consumer fancy to a coastal enclave and...

3 New Virus Cases Found, Mall Tracing Site Questioned

BANGKOK — Officials said Monday three more people tested positive for the coronavirus, while questions are being raised at the efficiency of a virus tracing application touted by the authorities.

How to Start Using Less Plastic in Bangkok Right Now

Time to cut your plastic life down to size? Here are three things you can do right now in Bangkok, from a cafe that refills your empties and mother-daughter team promoting reusable straws to a woman who sews washable cotton pads for that time of the month.
Discounted cheese at a branch of Tops Supermarket.

How to Snag Discounted Goodies at Bangkok’s Supermarkets (And Fight Food Waste)

Here are some tips to swipe cheap cheese and baked goods at the supermarkets.

Shop For Thai Souvenirs That Aren’t Elephant Pants

If all you have to show from your Thailand vacation are elephant pants and a fluorescent-threaded monk bag, you may be doing it wrong.

Junta Backs Off From VAT Hike, Blames Fake News

BANGKOK — Public outrage over a proposed increase to the value-added tax, or VAT, led to the military government shelving the idea and blaming the media Friday for spreading fake news.
Varisara Bejrakashem, Roengsak Chankasem, and Nima Chandler of Nancy Chandler Graphics. Nima is holding an early version of the Nancy Chandler Map of Bangkok.

Journey’s End for Nancy Chandler’s Bangkok Maps

For almost half a century, a colorful map highlighting secret soi haunts has been a backpack staple of every dedicated visitor to Bangkok. But...
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Embark For 19th Century Bangkok at Historic Chinese Pier

BANGKOK — Eat, seek divine help in love and marvel at a restored 167-year-old Chinese pier which opened Friday.
Promotional images released by The Mall Group for No Plastic Bag Day in 2018.

The Mall, Siam Paragon, Emporium, EmQuartier to Charge 1 Baht Per Plastic Bag

BANGKOK — Starting Wednesday, malls under one of the biggest operators in Thailand will charge 1 baht per plastic bag.

Thousands Turn Out For New Riverside Attraction ‘Lhong 1919’

BANGKOK — Bangkok’s new-but-not-so-new riverside lifestyle compound packed in huge crowds on its opening weekend.

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