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Monorail ushers in hope
News, Published on 07/06/2020
» If anyone has visited Charoen Nakhon area in Thon Buri area recently, they might be surprised by the bumper-to-bumper traffic -- a situation rarely seen elsewhere during the Covid-19 pandemic. The congestion has been caused by the construction of the country's first monorail known as the Gold Line.
The city streets less travelled
Life, Published on 23/08/2018
» Community-based tourism is seen as a key to developing the economy of less-travelled areas. It is tourism by local communities to enable visitors' learning in consideration of environmental, social and cultural sustainability. Recently, a total of 120 representatives of community-based tourism groups gathered at a seminar to learn and share opinions on tourism management that emphasises learning and value adding.
Fashion city Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2010
» Perhaps the most dynamic and cosmopolitan city in Asia, proper planning could put Bangkok on the fast track for becoming Asia's fashion center.
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.
Renewed push to make a success of pedal power
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2020
» The popularity of cycling is on the wane in Bangkok. Bicycle shops and related businesses which were thriving only a few years ago are struggling to stay afloat as the number of riders on city streets has dwindled, leaving only the die-hard enthusiasts brave enough to tackle the traffic and filthy air.
No alcohol sales in public places: Proposed law
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/12/2012
» Sweeping new law to stop alcohol sales on sidewalks has caught the many small sidewalk restaurants of Bangkok by surprise.
Keeping the faith: No stopping Nana clan
News, Published on 17/02/2018
» Ever wondered why there's a BTS Skytrain station called Nana? What about Sukhumvit Soi 4 going by the same moniker? Meanwhile, foreign tourists like to be shocked by Nana Plaza, one of the most famous red-light districts in Bangkok that adopts the same family's name.
Locals told to peddle goods by bike lanes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has again spoken out to champion cycling in Bangkok, saying the green transport mode could boost community businesses.