Junta to Sidestep 5 Laws to Move Stalled Railway Project
BANGKOK — When the junta leader uses his absolute power next week to overcome legal obstacles to a high-speed rail line, it will skirt...
Uber’s Rough Year Leads to CEO’s Leave of Absence
Uber has had a rough year, largely of it its own making. There have been lawsuits, allegations of sexual harassment and a profanity-laced outburst by its CEO that was caught on video.
Emirates, Etihad, FlyDubai Indefinitely Suspend Flights to Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai's budget carrier FlyDubai says it has canceled its flights to Qatar amid a diplomatic dispute between it and other Arab countries.
Senior Bangkok Police Meet BTS, MRT Reps to Talk Security
BANGKOK — Senior police and military officers met BTS and MRT officials Saturday in a bid to discuss tighter security measures, after a series of bombs hit Bangkok over the past weeks.
Purple Line ‘Missing Link’ to Open in August
BANGKOK — Getting from MRT Bang Sue to the Purple Line will no longer involve transferring by shuttle come August.
Ride Khaosan to Suvarnabhumi for 60 Baht on New Shuttle
BANGKOK — Starting Thursday, passengers can travel between Suvarnabhumi Airport and Khaosan Road on a bus ride that only costs about as much as...
GrabCar Driver Charged With Assaulting Girl
CHIANG MAI — A GrabCar driver was arrested in Chiang Mai province Friday for harassing a teen female passenger.
Jaran Naetawan, 26, admitted he hugged...
Work on 1st Small Stretch of High-Speed Rail May Soon Begin
BANGKOK — Construction of the first 3.5-kilometer stretch of a high-speed rail line connecting Thailand to China may begin as soon as August, transportation officials announced Wednesday.
Flooded Areas Across Bangkok After Last Night’s Big Storm (Photos)
BANGKOK — A night of pounding rain left portions of the capital flooded Thursday morning, leading to a torrent of complaints from commuters.
Forbidden Fruit No Longer? Have Durian, Will Travel!
Whatever you may think of the “king of tropical fruits,” its pungent odor has seen it banished from hotels and most public transportation - until now.
