Popularity and Profits: Bangkok’s Chefs Anxiously Await ‘Asia’s 50 Best’
BANGKOK — “Do I care? Yes. Nervous? No. Excited? Yes.” We're in the middle of a photo shoot in Bangkok's Gaggan, the No. 1 restaurant in Asia on both the 2015 and 2016 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants lists and No. 23 on the 2016 World's 50 Best Restaurants list.
Bangkok Wants Canal Colorized, Homeowners Balk
BANGKOK — Another day and another City Hall project, this one to beautify the capital, is met with controversy.
Bodyslam Singer Falls Into Drain Training For Charity Run
BANGKOK — It was with some irony a famous singer acknowledged Thursday that he injured his leg falling into a drain while training for a charity run to benefit hospitals.
Deputy Governor Blames HIV Infections on Gay TV Characters
BANGKOK — A deputy Bangkok governor is under fire for suggesting that more young men are becoming infected with HIV because there are more gay characters on television.
Stumble Into Surprises Touring Old Bangkok for ‘Design Week’ (Photos)
If you want an excuse to discover an old Bangkok neighborhood, a design showcase open through next weekend is a great one to have.
Police Say Interpol Has Issued Notice for Red Bull Heir
BANGKOK — Interpol has issued an international request for the arrest of the billionaire heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune, stepping up the hunt for the fugitive playboy wanted in allegedly killing of a traffic policeman in a 2012 hit-and-run incident in Bangkok.
Thailand Approves Weed Killer Linked to Palsy
BANGKOK — A toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease was approved by officials Thursday for use in Thai agriculture for at least two more years despite health concerns.
Thonglor 10 Goes Dark As Storm Topples Huge Tree
BANGKOK — Traffic in Thonglor was worse than ever Friday night as a huge tree fell down on Soi Thonglor 10 blocking the road...
City Hall Won’t Take Over BACC – Won’t Fund it Either
BANGKOK — Hours after prominent artists lent their voices to demands City Hall drop plans to seize control of a downtown arts venue, the governor who wanted to turn it into a coworking space caved in Tuesday afternoon.
Couple’s Bloody Feud Leaves Woman Dead in Khlong Toei Market
Police don’t know whose blood was used to write “love you,” but there it was on the wall, not far from where they found Nanksan Sorimipra’s body lying face down Thursday evening.