Free Food Curfew as Trash Floods Sanam Luang
A curfew on free food giveaways at the Sanam Luang begins at 8pm tonight in response to the enormous volume of trash being generated by the tens of thousands of mourners encamped there.
The Wetness: Tuesday Morning More Hustle Than Bustle as Streets Flood
Tuesday’s return to work was more sluggish than usual as a powerful night’s storm left parts of the capital flooded, with more to come as rain is expected to fall throughout the country through Wednesday.
Altruism, Youth Dominate at Grand Palace as Nation Mourns
BANGKOK — Kochapan Khunrattanadilok, an 18-year-old high school senior, was serving southern Chinese ice grass jelly in the afternoon heat to a line of about 20 mourners.
All National Museums, Historical Parks Free Till February
BANGKOK — All national museums and historical parks nationwide will be open for free for everyone – Thais and foreigners alike – now through the end of January.
Mourners Continue to Flock to Grand Palace, Offer Condolences into the Night (PHOTOS)
BANGKOK — The encampment of mourners outside the Grand Palace continues to grow as more people arrive to offer their condolences to His Majesty...
Prayuth Makes Surprise Appointment of New Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha used his absolute power under Article 44 of the interim constitution Tuesday to appoint a replacement for Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra.
Volunteers Give Boost to Others in Time of Grief (Photos)
As the kingdom mourns its King, many are turning their grief into generosity to help each other out.
What We Can Expect For King Bhumibol’s Funeral Rites (Updated)
BANGKOK — For the first time in 70 years, Thailand will witness a funeral for a king, an elaborate ceremony that usually lasts for a year.
Roads to Avoid As Bangkok Flocks to Buy Black (Photos)
BANGKOK — Traffic police Saturday recommended avoiding roads toward the Bo Bae and Pratunam markets as throngs of shoppers flocked there to purchase black...
Bangkok, Famed Capital of Free-Wheeling Fun, Goes Dark Indefinitely (Photos)
BANGKOK — In Bangkok's red light district Soi Cowboy, 7pm is usually the beginning of a long, neon night of music and enticement. But on Thursday’s historical night of Oct. 13, it was the end.
