1932 Democratic Revolution Plaque Removed
BANGKOK — One of the nation's few remaining acknowledgments to the birth of its democracy disappeared Friday.
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.
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.
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...
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.