Cops Waived Sobriety Test for Net Idol ‘Millionaire Pretty’
BANGKOK — Police did not conduct a sobriety test on a businesswoman who caused traffic mayhem in downtown Bangkok during Tuesday’s rush hour because she was meditating and could not communicate with officers, a policeman said Thursday.
Netizens Side With Farang YouTuber Wronged by Airport Taxi
BANGKOK — It’s an age-old tale: Boy lands at airport, boy meets taxi, taxi rips off boy.
Here We Go Again: Samut Prakan BTS Fails in Rush Hour
SAMUT PRAKAN — In a news that surprised no one, a severe disruption broke out on the BTS service, forcing nine stations along the Sukhumvit line to shut down on Friday morning.
Bangkok Roads to Close Sunday For Cycling Event Rehearsal
BANGKOK — Several major roads in Bangkok will be closed to traffic Sunday for rehearsal of an epic cycling event to be led by His Majesty the King next month, officials said.
Has the BTS Collected Millions in Fares for Unbuilt Stations?
BANGKOK — Commuters shouldn’t hold their breaths for two additional BTS stations they’ve been paying for since the first trains rolled out nearly 20 years ago.
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...
1 Injured as Thai Airways Plane Overshoots Runway
BANGKOK — A passenger was injured Monday night when a Thai Airways plane overshot a landing at Suvarnabhumi airport.
First New Train for MRT Blue Line Extension Delivered
BANGKOK — A new train has been delivered in time for the much-awaited extension of the capital’s MRT rail network into Chinatown, which will open in five months.
1st-Class Drama: Thai Airways Sides With Passengers Over Pilots
BANGKOK — Thai Airways on Monday released its findings about a much-debated episode in which a flight from Zurich was delayed hours by a dispute over first-class seats for two traveling pilots.
Airport Bus Goes Up in Flames in Highway
BANGKOK — A bus heading into Suvarnabhumi Airport was destroyed after it burst into flames Monday morning.