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1932 Democratic Revolution Plaque Removed

BANGKOK — One of the nation's few remaining acknowledgments to the birth of its democracy disappeared Friday.
Yada Pornpetrumpa, center front, leads Khaosan Road vendors in a Tuesday protest at City Hall.

Khaosan Vendors to Defy City Hall’s New Rules

BANGKOK — A showdown at City Hall ended Tuesday with neither the man spearheading the reorganization of Khaosan Road nor the 100 vendors who marched in protest ready to budge.
Photo: Amarin BKK / Facebook

10,000 Illegal Signs Removed: Bangkok Governor

BANGKOK — From every roadside they beckon, green and white signs directing people to destinations large and small. Near every recent condo, sign spinners ply their attention-grabbing craft.
Students wear masks at at Patai Udom Suksa School on Jan. 15 in Bangkok.

Bangkok Schools Ordered Closed Due to Smog

BANGKOK — Students will be dismissed from all public schools at noon and classes canceled through Friday as air pollution continues unabated, the governor said Wednesday.

Heat Wave In Thailand Prompts Warning To Stay Indoors

BANGKOK (AP) — Extreme heat has sent temperatures soaring in Thailand as authorities warned people to stay indoors. The Meteorological Department’s forecast on Saturday said...

‘Boy Sakol’ Denies Impersonating Student

BANGKOK — A man accused in September of pretending to be enrolled at elite educational institutions since 2011 is fighting back. Sakol “Boy” Aiemsaard went...

Furniture, Tonnes of Waste Blocking Bangkok Drainage (Photos)

BANGKOK — A backhoe was needed to pull a recliner and mattress from a drainage tunnel Friday along with tonnes of debris and waste...
Photo: 3C Project / Courtesy

Avoiding Bangkok’s Dystopian Future Lies in its Watery Past

BANGKOK — Walking in Bangkok is awful. Driving isn’t much better, but at least it avoids sidewalks that are dirty, broken, obstacle courses. Driving also means less direct exposure to air that is getting more polluted – partly because of all that driving.

MRT Orange Line Construction to Begin Monday

BANGKOK — The first pile will be driven into Ramkhamhaeng Road on Monday for the construction of the MRT Orange Line, expected to bridge...

City Hall to Launch BTS Extension with Free Service

BANGKOK — The new BTS Skytrain extension line to Samut Prakan province will be free when it first opens, the Bangkok Governor said Tuesday.

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