Ultra-Royalists Threaten To Destroy 1932 Revolution Plaque
Social media was abuzz Wednesday after an ultra-royalist threatened Monday to destroy the 1932 Revolution plaque located next to Rama V’s equestrian statue.
Court Upholds 5.7M Baht Ruling Against City Over 2009 Nightclub Fire
BANGKOK — The high court on Monday upheld a lower court’s ruling that City Hall’s negligence contributed to the deaths of 67 people in...
Crane Topples Onto Sidewalk at BTS Phra Khanong
BANGKOK — A construction crane came crashing down Sunday onto the sidewalk of Sukhumvit Road.
Meet Bangkok’s New Governor: Aswin Kwanmuang
BANGKOK — It was 8am when Aswin Kwanmuang got the call telling him to go to the Government House to meet the prime minister. He repeated the words back to the person on the other end of the line, pondering what he had just heard.
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.
