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Return to (new) normal
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/05/2020
» Ahead of the possible second wave of Covid-19 curb easing, more businesses have announced their comebacks. Here are some of the noteworthy reopenings for your weekend agenda.
Covid-19 pushes plastic waste rise
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/04/2020
» Over the past year, Thais have become more aware of the impact of single-use plastics on the environment and joined hands to reduce its consumption. But as the country has been hit by the spread of Covid-19, forcing people to spend more time at home, the amount of plastic waste generated has surged by 15%.
Pad KaPOW!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 06/12/2019
» Say pad kaprao and one is filled with warm, nostalgic thoughts. Although pad kaprao is a simple dish, there is more to it than what is typically found at street food stalls. These days, there are many eateries shining a spotlight on this national treasure and transforming it with every imaginable ingredient you can think of. Here's where to find them.
Dust in the wind and down the throat
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/10/2019
» You know there's something amiss in Bangkok when you wake up to the sounds of birds coughing. Well maybe it wasn't quite that bad, but this week our feathered friends sounded decidedly under the weather. So it came as no surprise to read the gloomy headlines about "toxic smog" returning to Bangkok.
The Latin explosion
Guru, Published on 04/10/2019
» Many Latin-themed bars have popped up across Bangkok in the last few years, but Flamenco sets itself apart with an eclectic design that looks like an upper-class Spanish house. The walls are splashed with maroon-red and luminous gold colours, while carpets and velvet furniture adorn the floor. The space, while feels intimate, is quite extensive with divided zones of a cigar room, a live-stage next to the dance floor, a moderate-sized outdoor seating area and a lounge that comes with large steel structures, built purposely to fit more than 100 bottle of spirits. There's also a greater focus on music with live-performances by different bands nightly. Check their monthly calendar to see if it's either swing, jazz or blues that'll take the stage the night you're planning to hit the club.
Veggie Delights
Guru, Published on 27/09/2019
» The Vegetarian Festival starts tomorrow and we've got you covered with some of our top picks for good veggie din-dins
High-rises skirt law to spring up in narrow sois
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/05/2019
» Due to unscrupulous state officials and greedy real estate developers exploiting legal loopholes, many high-rises manage to spring up in narrow sois in Bangkok, posing environmental problems and safety concerns.