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  • THAILAND

    So what makes Bangkok so special?

    News, Published on 18/07/2022

    » Bangkok is a city of contrasts with action at every turn. The metropolis provides tourists with essential elements (especially 24-hour street food everywhere), diverse lifestyles and unique experiences making it one of the best destinations in Southeast Asia, according foreign travellers.

  • LIFESTYLE

    Bangkok songkran agendas

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/04/2013

    » OMB! We have five days off in a row because the cabinet kindly declared that this year's "official" Songkran break starts from today until Tuesday. Say what you will about PM Poo, but she is so right in giving us a long holiday since we can't function properly during this kind of heat anyway. Anyhoo, that's over 7,000 minutes we're supposed to wisely spend relaxing before going back to the grind on Wednesday. And even though some shops and places in Bangkok may be shut during the Thai New Year, there are plenty more options for celebrating. Here's what we suggest you do and, hopefully, you may also find a deeper meaning of Songkran Festival (besides throwing water at strangers) along the way. Happy splashing, everyone.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Bangkok terror plot: updated

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/01/2012

    » Eleven countries have now issued terror alerts for Bangkok as the search continues for a man suspected to be involved in a plot to hit tourist areas.

  • TRAVEL

    Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon

    Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/05/2023

    » A new alternative to change the mood without leaving town, I checked into Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon in the afternoon and spent the rest of the day at its cafe observing local life through the floor-to-ceiling windows while sipping iced tea paired with freshly baked pastries.

  • OPINION

    Chuvit's crusade

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/02/2023

    » Re: "Cops red-faced as scandals rock force", & "Whistleblowers expose misconduct", (BP, Feb 13).

  • TRAVEL

    The charm of Songkran

    Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024

    » After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.

  • OPINION

    Bringing 'him' home

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/01/2023

    » Re: "'Thaksin's return can wait,' says Cholnan," (BP, Jan 9).

  • EASY NEWS

    Songkran 2013 in pictures

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/04/2013

    » During the Songkran period our Bangkok Post photographers have been out and about braving the man-made deluge to send back hundreds of high-quality photos of the festivities. Here are some of the most interesting.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Tollway racing

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/05/2012

    » Motorcycle racing on Bangkok streets is considered a sport for the poor. Rich people race on tollways and the results can be just as deadly.

  • THAILAND

    Thailand 'ready' for Songkran festivities

    Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/04/2024

    » This year's three-week-long Songkran festival with festivities to take place across the country is expected to give tourism a much-needed boost as it is expected to bring in tens of billions of baht in tourism income.

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