Riverside Design Dropped Under Cloud of Plagiarism Charges
BANGKOK — The architectural team behind an already controversial riverside redevelopment project announced Wednesday it would withdraw a design critics said was copied from a famous...
Broken Promises: BTS Still Off Limits to Disabled
BANGKOK — To ascend to BTS Mo Chit, one must first climb 45 steps. They might as well be a million for Manit Inpim, a wheelchair-bound activist who for years has fought for access to the popular rail service.
Top Architect Says River Project Plagiarized Design
BANGKOK — Flames erupted over the Chao Phraya River again when one of the nation’s top architects pointed out that recently unveiled plans for a structure anchoring a controversial river redevelopment project were identical to that of a famous British architect.
Beam, Climax Night Clubs Raided by Soldiers
BANGKOK — Soldiers raided and shut down three downtown nightclubs early Sunday morning.
Avoid Ramkhamhaeng Road Tonight Due To World Cup Qualifier
BANGKOK — The public is urged to avoid Ramkhamhaeng Road this evening due to the World Cup qualifying match to be held.
Spirits Are on MahaNakhon’s Side, Executive Claims
BANGKOK — Afraid of ghosts?
Prepared For Siege, Pom Mahakan Brokers Compromise With City
BANGKOK — A tense showdown Saturday morning between a city demolition crew and a historic community ended peacefully with an agreement to allow workers to demolish only homes whose owners had accepted compensation to leave.
Pom Mahakan Rallies Public Against Imminent Eviction Saturday
BANGKOK — A showdown is brewing for Saturday after neighborhood activists invited the public to come out in support of the historic Pom Mahakan community, which they believe City Hall will take steps to demolish.
Nativist Learns MahaNakhon Designed by Top Foreign Architect, Complains to Govt
BANGKOK — As Bangkok’s shiny new building currently wins attention and plaudits, there’s at least one person unhappy about it.
Sex, Drugs, Boredom Tattooed Under Skin of Bangkok’s New Spire (Photos)
BANGKOK — When the VVIPs gathered to applaud Bangkok’s latest monument to achievement Monday night, it’s unlikely they gave thanks to the thousands of men and women who raised it 314 meters into the sky.
