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Baraku operators complain their livelihoods are up in smoke
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/09/2014
» Baraku or shisha service operators at pubs and restaurants along Bangkok's busy tourist streets are outraged over the National Council for Peace and Order order to ban the import of the Middle-Eastern style hookah pipe, a device used to smoke baraku, a tobacco-type product.
Ministry orders protection of traditional cure wisdom
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2015
» The Public Health Ministry has ordered the protection of Wat Pho's Thai traditional medicine wisdom that is inscribed on 380 pieces of stone at the temple.
Still Songkran-crazy
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/04/2016
» There was no let-up in the action on the last day of Songkran on Friday, and across the country water was still being thrown about with abandon as Thais and visitors tried to forget the worries of drought days ahead.
Govt prepares big event in remembrance of HM the late King
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2016
» The government plans to host a big event in remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej next Tuesday and is urging the public to do the same.
'Underused' bike lanes in city's sights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2016
» Deputy Bangkok governor Amnuay Nimmano has proposed to retire underused bike lanes in Bangkok as they cause traffic congestion in some areas and several lanes are occupied by other vehicles.
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.
Followers' faith in busted monk strong as ever
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/06/2018
» Frequent visitors to Wat Sam Phraya and disciples of former abbot Phra Phrom Dilok still believe in the innocence of the former abbot even though he has been charged with temple fund embezzlement.
Parking up the right tree
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/06/2018
» After a 26-year battle between Mahakan Fort residents and City Hall, the place this storied community once called home is now occupied by a 4-rai public park called Mahakan Fort Park, which lies adjacent to one of the historic fort's walls. It is located near the foot of Phan Fa Lilat Bridge off Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
PACC takes action on abuse complaints from foreigners
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 20/07/2018
» Around 30 complaints have been submitted to the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) by foreign tourists and business operators claiming they were badly treated by Thai authorities.
Buddhist relics to be displayed after 40 years
News, Published on 15/08/2018
» Confiscated relics to be displayed