Three Years of Excuses Later, BTS Still Not Accessible
BANGKOK — The BTS Skytrain remains inaccessible to commuters with disabilities three years after the courts ordered City Hall to install elevators, and a class-action suit remains in administrative limbo one year after it was filed.
City Hall Dismisses Concerns Over Chao Phraya Footbridge
BANGKOK — City Hall on Tuesday dismissed concerns over the project to build a footbridge and bike lane across Chao Phraya river, after its...
CentralWorld Cancels New Year Countdown Party
BANGKOK — The most popular place to celebrate New Year’s Eve has canceled its big, bright annual party.
Bangkok Student Stabbed to Death After Brawl on Bus
BANGKOK — A Bangkok high school student died Sunday evening after being stabbed multiple times on a bus following a brawl with another student from a rival school, police said.
Was the Public Coerced Into Choosing Ugly Bridge Design?
BANGKOK — Architects raised concern Thursday that the controversial design for a footbridge over the Chao Phraya River was decided upon well before the public was given a chance to weigh in.
Inaction on Bangkok Pollution Risks Toxic Future For All
BANGKOK — Avoiding the capital’s toxic smog has become a primary concern for Thitinan Maitree.
Hiaaaaa! Lizard Cowboys Kidnap Lumphini Park Residents (Photos)
BANGKOK — Lured from the water by a delicious fish, the large scaly park resident instead finds a rope over his head. Wrangling him into a position he cannot offer resistance, a group of men approach and tie his jaws and legs, before putting him into a sack.
Woman Injured After Fainting Near BTS Mo Chit Track
BANGKOK — A woman fainted Monday on the BTS Mo Chit platform, causing a brief service disruption during the morning rush hour.
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.
Elephant Polo to Continue Despite Abuse
BANGKOK — The host of an annual elephant polo tournament said Sunday that one case of animal mistreatment does not merit canceling the annual event.