About 300 tonnes of cadmium slag were found in a warehouse in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district on Wednesday, by officers from the Natural Resources and Environment Crime Division. The officers…
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About 300 tonnes of cadmium slag were found in a warehouse in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district on Wednesday, by officers from the Natural Resources and Environment Crime Division. The officers…
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As Muslims around the world gather to mark the end of Ramadan, the Thailand’s Islamic community at the historic Tonson Mosque joined the Eid al-Fitr prayer during the early hours…
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The Michelin Guide Thailand is to feature Chon Buri in its 2025 edition, marking both its eighth year and the inclusion of Bangkok’s nearest seaside province. This expansion widens the…
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The cabinet agreed today to waive toll fees on national motorways 7 and 9 during the Songkran festival. The waiver will last from April 11 to April 17. Deputy government spokesperson,…
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The Yellow Line monorail resumed a partial service today. Five stations remain closed, to allow for repairs to damage on the conductor rail caused by the dislocation of an expansion…
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Many people in and around Bangkok reported the smell of burning late Wednesday night, as the city became shrouded in smog, with the amount of PM2.5 exceeding the 37.5 micron…
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Widespread flooding, resulting in traffic gridlock, was reported in Bangkok this morning after a summer storm. One of the worst affected areas was the in-bound flyover at the Phet Kasem-Ratchapruek…
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A total of 11,607 high-school students from across the country have applied for admission to study for Mathayom 4 (10th grade) education at the Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been trying to solve the problem of street stalls stealing footpath space from pedestrians for decades, but with little result. This challenge is a…
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Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen has described his relationship with his former Thai counterpart, Thaksin Shinawatra, as that of brothers and an excellent 32-year friendship. “We are brothers. We…
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PM2.5 dust has reached the health-damaging Red level in 17 districts of Bangkok today, an improvement from 31 districts yesterday. The Air Pollution Mitigation Centre predicts that the pollution will…
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Pak Khlong Talat, the Bangkok flower market, runs from midday into the night, seven days a week. While it’s never empty, Valentine’s Day gave tourists and locals a timely excuse…
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Forty-nine areas of Bangkok have excessive levels of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere, as the Air Quality Information Centre of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration advises everyone to reduce their out-door…
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Tourists, mostly Chinese, and locals have been flocking to Bangkok’s Chinatown yesterday and today to celebrate Chinese New Year while, in Phuket, tourists on the resort island have pushed hotel…
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The Bangkok South Criminal Court has rejected bail applications for six suspects charged with the murder of a Pathumwan Institute of Technology student, only identified as “Waravut”, fearing that they…
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The Air Pollution Coordination and Resolution Centre is appealing for motorists to reduce the use of their private vehicles and switch to public transport until Tuesday, to limit the accumulation…
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Thailand is pleased to have served as the venue for a meeting between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan who will meet to discuss…
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Seventy-nine areas of Bangkok and its vicinity were suffering with excessive PM2.5 pollution this morning, exceeding 37.5µg/m³ safety threshold, with the worst-affected areas being Khlong Kum district, Lat Phrao Road,…
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People living in Bangkok will get a taste of cold weather tonight, when the temperature in the capital is expected is forecast to fall to 20oC, according to Dr. Royol…
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Nine northern provinces of Thailand are experiencing thunderstorms, with strong winds and hail in some areas today, due to the westerly wind blowing from Myanmar over the northern region and…
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A picture posted on social media of two foreigners sunbathing in Sanam Luang, in front of the Grand Palace, has drawn mixed reactions, with some Thai netizens suggesting that the…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reached an agreement with civic groups for as many as 50,000 of their members to work from home if air pollution in Bangkok reaches…
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Air quality in and around Bangkok is worse today than yesterday, with 75 areas suffering high levels of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere, compared to 24 areas yesterday, according the…
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The number of people using the two extensions of BTS Green Line train service has dropped by about 20.5%, from 340,000 to 270,000 a day, since the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration…
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Parents are advised to ensure that their children wear face masks when they attend outdoor activities on Children’s Day tomorrow, due to poor air quality in and around Bangkok. Dr….
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Thai cyber police have seized assets worth more 1.2 billion baht from a major online scamming gang and have arrested three suspects, including the alleged ring leader, during raids on…
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has offered a public apology over his recent statement about Bangkok’s new city plan which, he said, may have caused dissatisfaction or discomfort for some people….
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The opaque atmosphere in and around Bangkok during the morning hours of the past few days, including today, is not mist, but haze from the accumulation of PM2.5 dust in…
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Air quality in all of Bangkok’s 50 districts has reached the health-threatening, or Orange level today, with the amount of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere ranging from 41.9μg-73.8μg (microns), the…
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The atmospheric PM2.5 pollution in 68 areas of Bangkok and surrounding provinces today exceed the standard threshold of 37.5μg (microns) today, including three areas where poor air quality has reached…
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Forty-four areas of Bangkok, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon and Nakhon Pathom have excessive levels of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere, measured at 24.1μg-61μg (microns). Don Mueang, Lak Si and Nong…
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PM2.5 dust levels in 45 areas of Bangkok and its peripherals on Thursday are above the standard threshold of 37.5μg (microns), according to the Pollution Control Department. The PM2.5 level…
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A warning has been issued about increasing Zika virus infections in Bangkok, by Professor Dr. Yong Poovorawan, chief of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of…
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Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit ordered the suspension of the operations of the Pink Line train today and tomorrow for safety reasons, pending an investigation into the collapse of the conductor…
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Police have meticulously checked a pickup truck, used by the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a school teacher and a vocational student in the Khlong Toei area last…
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A prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a vocational student and a school teacher in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei area on November 11th was arrested this morning in Chiang Mai…
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Only four areas of Bangkok are affected by high levels of PM2.5 dust today, as temperatures across the country, including the capital, are forecast to plummet by 2-8 degrees celsius…
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The Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, car and oil companies have joined hands to reduce PM2.5 dust emissions from vehicle exhausts,…
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Temperatures across Thailand are forecast to drop by 2oC to 8oC from Wednesday until next Monday, due to the arrival of another strong cold front from China, the Meteorological Department…
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No areas in Bangkok and its neighbouring provinces, except for Mahachai sub-district in Samut Sakhon province, have excessive amount of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere today, as most of the…
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Temperatures in Bangkok and the rest of the country, except the south, are forecast to drop by 1-3oC from tomorrow until December 22, due to a strong high pressure front…
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After two days of improved air quality in Bangkok, PM2.5 dust returned to the capital today, with 44 areas found to be polluted with excessive levels of the fine dust,…
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In order to make Bangkok a livable city for everyone, experts are calling for a rethink of urban planning by prioritizing a holistic development strategy for each district based on…
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A strong cold front from China is forecast to blanket the north and northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea from Sunday until the middle of next week. This…
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Air quality in Bangkok and its vicinity has improved since yesterday, with only 17 areas reported to having excessive PM2.5 dust and the highest level recorded at 47.9μg (micron), compared…
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The Medical Services Department is advising parents to avoid taking young children outdoors due to the excessive levels of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere of many areas of Bangkok and…
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All pubs and bars across the country will be allowed to stay open until 6am on January 1st as a special case to promote tourism, Traisuree Traisoranakul, spokesperson of the…
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Twenty-nine mostly central and northeastern provinces and 84 areas in and around Bangkok have excessive levels of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere on Sunday, according to the Pollution Control Department….
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Members of the public are advised to wear face masks, maintain social distancing in crowded places and where air circulation is poor and wash their hands frequently, citing a rising…
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A new moderate cold front from China is now covering the northern and north-eastern regions of Thailand. This will cause temperatures to fall by 1-2 degree Celcius in the next…
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Fireworks, shopping sprees, inspiring events, tasty cuisine and the festive mood set the stage for year-end celebrations. With the arrival of December, Bangkok is gearing up for plenty of spirited…
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Air quality in 24 provinces of Thailand today is below standard, with the amount of PM2.5 contamination across the capital exceeding the 37.5 micron (µm) standard, the Pollution Control Department…
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Tiwanon road, near the Pak Kret tunnel, was closed to all traffic since last night, after a concrete slab, which was covering a large trench dug for the installation of…
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Thailand is abuzz with excitement as the much-anticipated Loy Krathong celebrations kick off with the “Delightful Colours of the River, Loy Krathong Celebrations 2023” festival. Loy Krathong, often referred to…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) wants the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT) to take over the responsibility of investing in new mass transit infrastructure projects in Bangkok, said…
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The Loy Krathong festival is just around the corner; this year, Loy Krathong day will fall on November 27. This is the Thai PBS World list of provinces in which…
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Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company (BTSC) is ready to support the government’s policy to cap train fares at 20 baht on Bangkok’s suburban rail network, but on the condition…
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Excessive amounts of PM2.5 dust were detected in 23 areas of Bangkok and peripherals today, according to the Air4Thai website. The areas were PM2.5 exceed the standard level of 37.5…
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Thirty-four public parks in Bangkok will open for people to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival, which falls on November 27 this year, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The BMA…
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The 19-year-old vocational student, who was injured in a much-publicised shooting on Sunthorn Kosa Road earlier this month, has died in hospital, his mother said on Monday. She said her…
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The story of a young Thai man, who wanted to find out how much a beggar makes in Bangkok’s Chinatown area and masqueraded as a beggar to do so, went…
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Police are to seek a warrant for the arrest of a Thai woman suspected of involvement in the murder of a Taiwanese man at a hotel in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong…
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Police have arrested a Myanmar man and a Cameroonian on suspicion that they were involved in the murder of a Taiwanese man, whose body was found in a hotel room…
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Bangkok is ranked the world’s fourth most searched tourist destination online in 2023, according to a survey conducted by eDreams Odigeo, one of the world’s largest travel companies. According to…
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A court has released on bail the owner of a ten-wheel truck that fell into a hole on Sukhumvit Road earlier this week. Wutipat Janjarintrakorn has been charged with instructing…
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A ten-wheel truck plunged into a hole on Soi Sukhumvit 64 in Phra Khanong district this morning (Wednesday), worsening the traffic congestion. The accident happened at about noon, obstructing three…
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A pickup truck sustained damage when its two front wheels fell into a huge hole in the road at a junction on Ratchaprarop Road, after a section of the road…
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The air quality in 77 areas of Bangkok and its suburbs, measured in the past 24 hours, was below standard with the amount of PM2.5 dust in atmosphere exceeding 37.5…
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The Pollution Control Department has warned residents of Bangkok and its suburbs that, from Friday to Sunday, air quality, especially in eastern Bangkok and southern Thon Buri, is likely to…
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In raids on 21 locations in Bangkok and seven other provinces on Monday, police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested 26 suspects, including a number of Chinese nationals,…
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Bangkok is fully committed to transforming into a more pedestrian-friendly and healthier city, with City Hall and experts continuing their ongoing efforts to enhance sidewalks and associated infrastructure. Wissanu Sapsompol,…
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Public shock and anger over October 3’s deadly shooting rampage at Siam Paragon has turned to consternation as people realize that the 14-year-old perpetrator cannot be punished. Thai law states…
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Millions of people in Thailand are dreading ‘smog season’, as air pollution levels begin to rise at the end of the rains. Bangkok and other areas of the country have…
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The seven sets of remains are scheduled to arrive at 10.35am at Suvarnabhumi International Airport tomorrow (Thursday), following eight others which were returned last week. The Thai government has put…
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PM2.5 in the atmosphere at 7am this morning exceeded the safety standard in 22 areas, ranging from 22.7μg/m3 (microgram per cubic meter per 24 hours) to 49.4μg/m3, averaging 32.9μg/m3 According…
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The Israeli Embassy in Bangkok has issued a statement, expressing sadness over the deaths of Thai nationals in, what it described as, the terror attacks. It reads: “Sadly, Thailand is…
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Thailand, often referred to as the “Land of Smiles,” is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich history and warm hospitality. Beneath its vibrant surface lies a fascinating multicultural tapestry, which…
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The Thai Senate voted overwhelming today (Monday) against a police summons for Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun to acknowledge charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, following a debate in parliament after…
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Bangkok police are to seek an arrest warrant for a migrant worker from a neighbouring country on suspicion of killing the former Thai ambassador to Denmark at his townhouse in…
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A former Thai ambassador to Denmark was found dead at his house in a high end housing estate in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district this morning (Sunday). According to Sutthisan police, the…
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State Railways of Thailand are expected to resume train services on the northern route, between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, this evening as workers continue working to remove three derailed carriages…
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A special express train bound for Chiang Mai from Bangkok derailed before dawn on Saturday in Phrae province, forcing at least two Bangkok-bound train services to be suspended while derailed…
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Weather department is forecasting heavy rain for most parts of Thailand today (Wednesday), including Bangkok. Flash floods and waterway overflows, especially in foothills and low lands, should be expected. It…
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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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