Friends of Chao Phraya Explain Why They Hate ‘Highway on the River’
BANGKOK — Professionals, business owners, activists and others who consider themselves friends of the Chao Phraya River united Wednesday to call for the military...
2.5B Baht to Fix Suvarnabhumi ‘Soft Spots’
BANGKOK — The national airport operator Wednesday said up to 2.5 billion baht will be spent to repair Suvarnabhumi International Airport’s taxiways next year.
Two-Week Reprieve for 4 Busy Street Markets
BANGKOK — The bark of City Hall’s ultimatums have proven worse than their bite, with downtown street vendors in four locations granted extensions.
Street Wars: Bangkok Vendors Strike Back
BANGKOK — Hundreds of vendors from throughout Bangkok marched Tuesday on the Government House to demand City Hall roll back years of regulations responsible for shutting down their street markets.
Explosion at Sanam Luang Wounds 2
BANGKOK — An explosion reportedly injured two people Monday night in Bangkok's historic quarter, though police say it is not a bomb attack.
300 Fewer Shady Spots in Bangkok: City Hall
BANGKOK — Dark streets, underpasses and other unsafe parts of town will be better lit, monitored and cleaned within another week, according to Bangkok’s governor.
Man Sanctifies Fire Hydrant to Deter Littering
BANGKOK — In a city overrun with smog and litter along uneven sidewalks, one Lat Phrao area man may have discovered the secret to...
15 Years Later, England IDs ‘Lady of the Hills’ as Udon Woman
NORTH YORKSHIRE, England — A woman found 15 years ago in a British national park was finally identified Tuesday as a Thai national from Udon Thani province.
The Jams to End All Jams: Storm Paralyzes Traffic Citywide
BANGKOK — Heavy rain throughout Monday night and Tuesday morning left much of Bangkok congested and flooded, adding to the woes of the rush hour.
Rail Construction Halted, Drivers Fined as Smog Persists
BANGKOK — Major construction will be suspended and gross polluters busted across the capital as the authorities struggle to reduce the unhealthy smog levels which have plagued the capital for days.
