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‘We Needed to Survive,’ Syrians Escape War Unending to Bangkok

BANGKOK — Somewhere in the capital city is a tiny, 30sqm room shared by seven people. Four of them fled their home four years ago after it was flattened by a bomb.
Excavators are seen Sunday inside the area behind Mahakan Fort. Photo: Matichon

Bangkok Budgets 69M to Renew Pom Mahakan

BANGKOK — The city administration is to spend at least 69 million baht to redevelop the area behind the Mahakan fort wall, the deputy governor said Sunday.

Netizens Blast Bangkok ‘Trash Cages,’ Users

BANGKOK — Netizens on Friday were decrying the behavior of people who misused the capital’s newly installed trash cages, prompted by a post showing rubbish thrown haphazardly into one of them.

City Library Looks to Stay Open 24/7, Attract Younger Crowd

BANGKOK — The Bangkok City Library is at last looking to open 24 hours a day.
Heavy rains on April 27 over Bangkapi area. Photo: uglypink / Twitter

Bangkok Rain to Last Through Next Week: Forecasts

BANGKOK — Scattered thunderstorm hit the capital Saturday morning causing floods in some areas, as rain is expected to prevail through the coming week.
Photo: John Linford / Flickr

See 8 Ways to Slay Stress From Bangkok City Life

BANGKOK — When the city is overwhelming and a foot massage or the gym don’t ease the stress, there are more thrilling and physical alternatives to turn to.

Thai Public Channels to Screen FIFA World Cup for Free

BANGKOK — Football fans in Thailand will be watching the World Cup for free this year, officials said Thursday.

Thailand Rises 2 Spots in World Press Freedom Rankings

BANGKOK — Thailand this year rose two spots from last year on the press freedom index, according to a Wednesday report.
A man carries a cat April 25 out of the wreckage of Pom Mahakan.

Fort Community Bids Emotional Farewell to Century-Old Homes (Photos)

BANGKOK — Nikorn Chadchaeng’s family had been living behind the wall of Mahakan fort for over 200 years. Today, before leaving forever, he gazed at the ruins of his family home.

Thailand Says it’s Willing to Host Trump-Kim Summit

BANGKOK — Thailand is willing and able to host a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but no plans have been made to do so, the country's foreign minister said Tuesday.

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