Where to Watch the Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok (Maps)
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King’s royal barge procession consisting of 52 ornately crafted river barges and 2,200 seamen will set sail down the Chao Phraya Thursday. Here’s where to watch the procession, which will be presided over by King Rama X and the Royal Family.
Bangkokians Float 40% Fewer Krathongs than Last Year
BANGKOK — Bangkokians floated 40 percent fewer krathongs than they did last year, and halved the number of styrofoam krathongs used.
Roads to Avoid During the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok (Interactive Map)
BANGKOK — Commuters should expect lengthier travel times on several major roads as more than 3,000 delegates will arrive in the capital for the ASEAN Summit starting Thursday.
Royal Barge Rehearsal Was a Truly Majestic Exercise
BANGKOK — As one spectator put it: You can watch it on your 50-inch TV screen but nothing beats watching the Royal Barge rehearsal in person.
Every Eco-Friendly Refill Shop in Thailand (So Far), in 1 Interactive Map
Here’s a list of all the known dedicated refill shops in Thailand right now, along with an interactive map.
Art Enthusiasts Demand Answers Behind BACC Director Sacking
BANGKOK — Fans of the city’s largest downtown art center submitted a petition Wednesday demanding a clear explanation behind the recent expulsion of the gallery’s director.
BACC Director Says He Was Fired for Speaking Out Against City Hall
BANGKOK — The director of the city’s largest downtown art center said Tuesday that he was fired for standing up against city hall defunding...
Gubernatorial Contender Vows Corruption-Free Bangkok
BANGKOK — An anti-graft activist and former junta-appointed lawmaker said she would bring transparency and better spending practices to the City Hall if elected as the next governor of Bangkok.
New 4K Traffic Cameras to Bust Bangkok’s Red Light Runners
BANGKOK — Seeing no cops around doesn’t mean you can get away with running a red light, because a newly upgraded red light camera...
What Do Thai-Chinese Think About Hong Kong Protests? (Part I)
On the main street of Yaowaraj – home to Chinese immigrants who sailed to Thailand over a century ago and their descendants – Wan Pek Tang sits selling both Thai and Chinese newspapers.
