Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he has advised FIFA president Gianni Infantino, during their recent meeting, that Thailand and other ASEAN members will be ready to co-host the 2034…
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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he has advised FIFA president Gianni Infantino, during their recent meeting, that Thailand and other ASEAN members will be ready to co-host the 2034…
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Police found two pieces of bone buried on vacant land behind a petrol station in Phahonyothin Soi 56 in Bangkok yesterday (Wednesday), after using a backhoe to excavate an area…
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Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit offered his assurance today (Wednesday) that the 20-baht train fare for all mass transit systems in greater Bangkok will be implemented, but it may take about…
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Construction of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train between Bangkok and the north-eastern border province of Nong Khai is progressing satisfactorily, with the construction of the 250.77km section between Bangkok and Nakhon…
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For decades, vegetarian dining in Bangkok was synonymous with rice and curry dishes crafted from tofu, soy protein, and additives. However, a rapid transformation occurred almost overnight. Chefs embraced creativity,…
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Bangkok’s Red Line suburban train service will begin daily operations half an hour earlier, at 5am, from tomorrow (Tuesday) and will increase the train frequency from every 12 minutes to…
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Every year, ASEAN-related summits have one outstanding issue to deal with: the leaders’ attendance. The most problematic has been the US. The key question has been whether the leader of…
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At first glance, the rows of cannons on display in front of the former Ministry of Defence Building could be mistaken for decorative toys, but a trip to the Defence…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will revoke the construction permit for the luxury Ashton Asoke condominium in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area, as ordered by the Supreme Administrative Court, but the owner can…
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Led by political activist Sombat Boonngamanong, protesters gathered at Asoke junction in Bangkok at about 5pm today (Saturday) before marching to Ratchaprasong intersection for a rally. Before the march, Sombat…
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Bangkok police have advised motorists to avoid roads in close vicinity of the Ratchaprasong intersection from 3pm, as supporters of the Move Forward party plan to hold a rally there…
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This Monday, Chalermchai Dongchan will be one of the four devotees chanting the Vessantara Jataka or Maha Chat Kham Luang in front of Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua at the Emerald…
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George Orwell, the author of the dystopian “1984”, is known to have frequented London pubs, and half of the gin mills in the city are said to have had him…
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One of the oldest markets in Thailand’s capital, Tha Tien is a must-visit tourist destination, thanks to its location in the old town, a rich historical background, and the diverse…
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, with senior officials from the Drainage and Sewerage Department and the Chatuchak district office, inspected flooding on Ratchadapisek Road today (Saturday), which was under water early…
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Police and officials from Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) and the Livestock Development Department seized 20 Chinese-made food products, including 1,440 sausage links, in a raid on a building…
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Greater Bangkok’s MRT underground and BTS Skytrain transport systems are so convenient that millions of residents and visitors rely on them despite the high fares. Hence, the Thai Consumers Council…
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The segment of an overpass in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district collapsed on July 10th, causing two fatalities and 13 injuries. It was a major incident which shocked people in Bangkok….
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Euthanizing stray animals is a sensitive topic in Thailand. It is wildly misunderstood that it is a main tool used in controlling the number of strays. A non-governmental organisation (NGO)…
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“King the Land” is the latest series from South Korea which has become the talk of town in Thailand, and not because of the usual good-looking stars. It is because…
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Bangkok is to start using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to manage traffic flow on Ratchadapisek, Prasertmanukit and Ratchapruek roads. The traffic management model, developed through cooperation between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration…
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Tropical storm Talim is forecast to make landfall in northern Vietnam by Wednesday and is likely to bring more rain, with isolated heavy to very heavy downfalls in northern, north-eastern,…
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The chance of Move Forward Party chief Pita Limjaroenrat becoming Thailand’s next prime minister shrank on Wednesday as Parliament prepared for Thursday’s vote to select the country’s leader. The Election…
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Bangkok police have put reinforcements on standby, including rapid mobile units and vehicles, to cope with the situation tomorrow (Thursday), when supporters of the Move Forward party are expected to…
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said Tuesday that it will take 3-4 days to clear the Luang Phaeng Road in Lat Krabang of the collapsed segment of an overpass, because each…
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A segment of an overpass under construction collapsed on Monday evening in Lat Krabang district, killing at least two and injuring 13 others. As of 7.48pm, JS100 traffic radio station…
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Standing proudly in the grounds of Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Suan Sunandha Palace was for several years the home of female royals and ladies of the court, as well as…
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Three shop-houses in Bangkok’s Nong Khaem district were razed by fire before dawn today (Sunday). There were no casualties. Emergency services rushed to Sunthorn Soi 5, off the Bang Bon…
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The first ever Sumo experience in Thailand is being showcased at the “Wondrous Heritage of Japan” cultural event, at Siam Paragon in Bangkok this weekend, celebrating the 136 years of…
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South Korea and Thailand are marking 65 years of diplomatic relations this year and to celebrate the occasion, Gyeonggi Province and Gyeonggido Business and Science Accelerator (GBSA) brought the G-Fair…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating the demolition of stalls illegally built along a pavement beside the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal, using a backhoe and other heavy equipment. Deputy…
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A suspect wanted by police for the murder of his 12-year-old adopted daughter “Nong Mai“ was arrested this afternoon (Tuesday) at a hotel in Bangkok’s Ram Inthra area. The suspect,…
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Thai police are looking for a man who allegedly killed his 12-year-old adopted daughter “Nong Mai“ and expect the Criminal Court to issue a warrant for his arrest today (Tuesday)….
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) began dismantling about 110 stalls today (Monday), illegally located on pavements alongside the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal. They are being removed as part of the…
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After a month-long free trial, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is charging passengers for the use of the Yellow Line monorail train system, connecting Lat Phrao with…
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There’s nothing better than an escape from reality in these tough times and now Bangkok residents can do exactly, losing themselves in Studio Ghibli’s Animation Exhibition. From July 1 to…
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Bangkokians are getting more commuting options. The Yellow Line recently began daily trial runs. The route starts from Lat Phrao Road, one of the most congested areas in the city, snakes…
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Move Forward constituency MP for Bangkok, Sirin Sanguansin, has offered a public apology following an allegation that he assaulted his girlfriend, saying he is ready to face potential legal consequences…
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Launched just over a year ago, Thailand’s M-Flow or barrier-free toll system is now serving more than 110,000 vehicles each day. Although praised for easing traffic flows, it has also…
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The Move Forward party has promised to investigate a woman’s allegation that she was assaulted by one of the party’s MPs. The victim, a 26-year-old, filed a complaint with Bo…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has joined hands with the Metropolitan Electricity Administration (MEA) to reorganise overhead cables along Charoen Krung Road, by removing unused cables, in a renewed bid…
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Dry chemical fire extinguishers are being found at garbage dumps or near fire stations in Bangkok, after their owners became concerned over their safety, according to Thirayuth Phumisak, director of…
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One student was killed and several others were injured when a fire extinguisher burst during a fire evacuation drill, being held this morning (Friday) at the Rachawinit High School on…
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Bangkok’s Pom Prap Sattru Phai district office will start evicting vendors who have been occupying public spaces along the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal in the Bobae, Mahanak and Saphan Khao…
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Thailand’s Fine Arts Department plans to survey Phra Prang Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks on the Chao Phraya River, every three months after it was discovered through…
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Hotels in Bangkok want the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to postpone its plan to charge hotels for waste water treatment, claiming that most of them are not financially ready after…
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Many office workers in high-rise buildings in Bangkok and Nonthaburi province rushed into the streets after they felt their buildings shake this morning (Monday). One netizen tweeted that he was…
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For the first time, 81 Buddha images created over a period 1,300 years can now be admired in a spectacular exhibition at the Bangkok National Museum that combines beauty with…
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has given himself 5 out of 10 for his performance during his first year in office, saying that, of the 226 policies that were outlined during…
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For Thailand to qualify to host World Pride, big steps need to be taken, according to this year’s organisers and representatives of international organisations involved in Pride events. Even though…
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In his first year as Bangkok governor, Chadchart Sittipunt has mobilized his city administration to tackle various micro issues in the capital but failed to deliver the tangible changes Bangkokians…
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Move Forward party’s 32 MPs-elect for Bangkok, led by party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, met Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and his staff today (Tuesday) to discuss ways and methods of cooperation,…
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More thunder storms with isolated heavy downpours are expected across the country today (Tuesday), while isolated very heavy showers are likely in the northeast and east and along the southwestern…
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Many thousands of Thai and foreign LGBTQ+ people joined Pride celebrations in Bangkok today (Sunday), to celebrate gender diversity and advocate for their freedom and fundamental rights, such as gender…
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UNESCO has recognised five creative cities in Thailand, for gastronomy, crafts, folk arts and design, according to Anucha Burapachaisri, spokesman for the government. Phuket was first granted the UNESCO creative…
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Foreign travellers coming to Bangkok will already know that Khao San Road is their go-to destination, but few realise that it’s just one of the many features the larger Banglamphu…
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has issued a stern warning, during a meeting of senior executives from 50 district offices, saying that officials found to be involved in corruption will be…
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Police from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) raided about 20 locations in Bangkok today (Wednesday), to crack down on a major crypto currency trading scam, which has allegedly cheated…
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Any delay in getting the new government in place could damage the country, as the international community is watching closely, Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC)…
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The Land Transport Department fined a taxi driver Bt2,000 and suspended his driving license for 90 days on Tuesday for overcharging a Taiwanese passenger. Kittipong, the driver, whose surname was…
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The new coalition government being formed by the Move Forward Party is set to reshape – if not reverse – Thailand legalization of marijuana. As soon as the new government…
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Back in the 1980s, the Norwegian salmon industry found itself facing a major problem: it simply had too much salmon and not enough markets to which it could be sold….
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In what promises to be an exhilarating display of diversity, equality, and unity, Bangkok is all set to host an extraordinary Bangkok Pride Month celebration in June. Prepare to be…
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The Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital in Bangkok announced on its Facebook page yesterday (Friday) that all its hospital beds in its intensive care unit (ICU) and in-patient department (IPD) are fully…
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Thai immigration and Taiwanese police have apprehended a Taiwanese businessman, who allegedly cheated more than 10,000 investors in a fake pharmaceutical company, which he and his associates founded during the…
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Theerarat Samrejvanich is unique among Bangkok MPs who were elected on May 14 for one simple reason. She is the only successful candidate who did not run for the Move…
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The construction of three suburban electric train lines in and around Bangkok, the orange, yellow and pink lines, is over 90% complete and proceeding according to plan, with the pink…
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It was probably the first time that most people heard the words “Pentham (Fair) Party” when Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on Monday that it was one of…
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The Move Forward Party swept Bangkok on Sunday, securing 32 of its 33 constituency seats and laying the foundations for its stunning victory in the general election. But while that success is…
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Move Forward Party’s candidates are projected to win in almost all of Bangkok’s 33 constituencies, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA). NIDA released…
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Bangkok’s election battleground will likely be dominated by two pro-democracy parties on May 14 – the long-popular Pheu Thai and its formidable challenger Move Forward. Dr Stithorn Thananithichot, director of…
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Bangkok’s landmark “Robot Building” on Sathorn Road is under threat. The heritage building erected in 1987 is likely to see its internationally acclaimed design come to an end if its…
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8,575 drunk driving cases represented 96.69 percent of all motoring-related cases taken to court by the police during the seven days of Songkran celebrations, seeking to have the drivers be…
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A total of 71 constituency candidates in 31 provinces have been rejected by constituency election directors, after it was discovered that their qualifications do not meet the legal requirements, according…
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Bangkok police have imposed a 10pm deadline for Songkran celebrations on Khao San Road to end tonight (Friday), instead of midnight. Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the deputy national police chief,…
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While family gatherings are common during the Songkran festival, many elderly Thais will be spending the holiday alone just as they do for the rest of the year. At the…
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Three rescue volunteers were injured in a brawl between rival workers, from the Ruamkatanyu and Phetkasem foundations, in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district on Monday night, reportedly over an overlapping of…
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Water, colours, mud and more are coming to the Thai capital this week. After being kept under wraps during the pandemic, the Songkran festival is making a daring comeback in…
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Bangkok residents and tourists will be able to enjoy Songkran celebrations at 198 locations around the capital, with the main attractions being Khao San Road, Silom Road, Lan Khon Muang…
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The Highways Department is recommending alternative routes for motorists who want to leave Bangkok to celebrate the Songkran festival next week. The department’s director-general, Sarawut Songsivilai, said that department is…
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt warned political parties to keep their campaign posters and banners orderly today (Friday), so they do not block public access to lanes or side roads, claiming…
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08:50 Prayut Chan-o-Cha and Prawit Wongsuwan, both to be prime ministerial candidates, sit together at the Bangkok Youth Centre and support their parties’ candidates. Election Commission to draw candidate numbers soon….
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Registration of constituency candidates nationwide on Monday (April 3) marks the official start of the May 14 general election, as candidates and their parties will now have to comply with…
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Bangkok police are ready to provide security and to facilitate traffic flow around the Thai-Japanese youth centre in the Din Daeng area, which will be the venue for Bangkok’s election…
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Some of the much-loved paintings by Dutch Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh are dancing around the walls in a brand new multimedia art exhibition that opens in Thailand’s capital today. “Van…
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Six police officers attached to Bangkok’s Huai Khwang police station, accused of extorting money from a Taiwanese actress in exchange for dropping a charge of possessing an e-cigarette were, today…
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On March 31st, the world-renowned “Van Gogh Alive” exhibition will open its doors at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, offering visitors the most immersive and highly attended art experience in the world. …
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A man, believed to be high on cannabis, allegedly stole an ambulance from in front of Bangkok’s Ratburana police station and drove it to a gas station. There he unsuccessfully…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has designated 16 public venues for campaigning by political parties on the conditions that parties must strictly comply with the regulations and seek permission at…
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During the past few years, Thailand has witnessed several shocking mass killings by lone shooters, something is never before seen in its history. Perpetrators of this deadly violence have hailed…
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Bangkok has been listed as one of the world’s top five tourist destinations in Airbnb.com’s 2023 rankings, based on the searches for hotel bookings during the first three quarters of…
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Many provinces in Thailand’s northern, north-eastern, eastern and central regions are forecast to be hit by summer storms, with strong winds and hail in some areas, from tomorrow through Wednesday,…
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Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has agreed to consider complaints from political parties over the Election Commission’s (EC) remapping of constituency boundaries in Bangkok, Sukhothai and Sakhon Nakhon provinces. Atavit Suwanpakdee,…
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Police from the Consumer Protection Police Division and officials from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) seized fake food supplements, cosmetics and medicines worth more than 10-million baht in…
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The Thai capital’s historical Italian Neo-Renaissance-style Hua LamphongRailway Station has burst back into life and is now greeting visitors eager to experience a light and sound extravaganza dubbed “Unfolding Bangkok”….
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Thailand’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) police raided two unlicensed clinics in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district and in Pathum Thani and arrested two men who claim to be doctors. Acting on…
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A year after the “Spirit of Nora” was held in Venice, the exhibition has returned home to Thailand where only a few people have ever watched or caught a glimpse…
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A number of political parties have expressed their disagreement with the Election Commission’s revised constituency boundary mapping in Bangkok, with the Chart Pattana Kla Party threatening to take the case…
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Thailand’s police inspector-general, Pol Gen Visanu Prasarttong-Osoth, has ordered all provincial police bureaux to conduct random checks of the physical and mental health of the men in every police station,…
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The police officer, who was arrested after a day-long armed stand-off with special operations officers at his house in Bangkok’s Sai Mai area, has died from wounds he sustained during…
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