No Valentine’s Day Mass Marriage Event This Year
BANGKOK — The annual event of Valentine’s Day marriage registration across the 50 district offices of Bangkok was cancelled for the first time this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Massage Spas, Gyms Among Venues to Reopen in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Starting Friday, a number of business venues including spas and fitness centers will be allowed to open in the capital after closing down for three weeks in a bid to curb the pandemic.
Foreigners Still Have to Pay More for COVID Tests in Some Hospitals
BANGKOK — At least five hospitals in Bangkok apply a “dual pricing” policy on their coronavirus tests, charging foreigners more than their Thai counterparts, a survey by Khaosod English has found.
Golden Hour: Free Rides on ‘Gold Line’ Through New Year
BANGKOK — The newly inaugurated Gold Line monorail will be open to passengers for free until Jan. 15 – all three stations in the route.
See Bangkok’s Blooms at Flora Festival in Parks Through 2021
BANGKOK — Frolic among tropical blooms throughout December and deep into 2021 at Bangkok’s public parks.
The Jams to End All Jams: Storm Paralyzes Traffic Citywide
BANGKOK — Heavy rain throughout Monday night and Tuesday morning left much of Bangkok congested and flooded, adding to the woes of the rush hour.
COVID Casualty: ‘Artbox’ Night Market to Close Permanently
BANGKOK — A night market in downtown Bangkok frequented by tourists and locals alike will close permanently after Monday.
Chula Says No Plan to Demolish Scala – For Now
BANGKOK — Chulalongkorn University on Thursday disputes reports that a popular theatre on its land will be razed to the ground after the lease contract comes to an end next week.
Oldie Theatre ‘Scala’ to Close Down for Good
BANGKOK — One of Thailand’s last remaining stand-alone cinemas will stop its screenings at the beginning of July, the theatre management said Tuesday.
Trees Cut, Moved to Make Way for Grand Palace Tourist Tunnel
BANGKOK — Dozens of trees near the Grand Palace were cut, moved, or shorn of its branches earlier this week to make way for construction of an underpass.
