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AirAsia Bus Crashes Into Nok Air Jet at Don Mueang

BANGKOK — An airport shuttle bus crashed into a parked airplane Friday night, an incident which the airline said may affect flight schedules. There were no reports of injuries.
Naraporn Chan-ocha, left, and Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha hold a krathong Thursday at Government House.

See This Year’s Loy Krathong All Over the Kingdom (Photos)

From former prime ministers and junta leaders to regular folks, Thais kingdom-wide purchased krathongs to loy (float) for the annual festival Thursday night.

Fewer Water Bottle Cap Seals Starting in April

BANGKOK — Starting in April, bottles of drinking water will no longer come with plastic seals over them.
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Taxi Driver Loses His License for 3 Months for Road Rage Attack (Video)

BANGKOK — A taxi driver who kicked and jumped on foreigner's car before appearing to attempt to run him over in a viral video...
Tourism minister Weerasak Kowsurat addresses a meeting Monday in Bangkok. Photo: Matichon

Reduce Plastic Usage: Tourism Minister Tells Officials

BANGKOK — Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat urged officials and agencies Monday to limit trash by reducing the usage of plastic.

Rangsit U Made a Weed Spray, Wants Junta to Legalize It

BANGKOK — A private university is pushing for legalization of medical marijuana after its researchers produced a cannabis spray for seriously ill patients that cannot be used under existing law.
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Khlong Boat Taxis to Get Bigger, Go Farther – More Quietly

BANGKOK — Bigger, quieter boats that travel farther east across Bangkok are among a raft of improvements promised by the government Friday for water taxi service in Khlong Saen Saep.

Volunteers Give Boost to Others in Time of Grief (Photos)

As the kingdom mourns its King, many are turning their grief into generosity to help each other out.

Celebrate Bangkok’s 235th by Getting to Know All 50 Districts (Interactive)

Bangkok turns 235 years old today, April 21. It was this day in 1782 royal astrologers selected to lay the pillar establishing the city. Today,...

JJ Green Market to Close Forever in 2 Weeks

BANGKOK — After Sept. 13, not a single vendor will be found at a famous night market in the capital.

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