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A story told through art
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/05/2025
» As a bustling neighbourhood in Singapore's East Coast, Bedok Town Square has experienced a kaleidoscopic turn of events. No sooner had it hosted a polling station earlier this month than it conjured a transient art space, inviting everybody to find their place in an ever-shifting world at the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA).
Klong Toey vendors told to move in clean-up bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2025
» Street food vendors at Klong Toey Market 1 have been told to clear out by March 16 as part of an effort to improve scenery and pedestrian walkways along Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok's inner subdistrict of Klong Toey.
BMA ends vending in 2 key locations
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/01/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has cancelled street vending at two key locations in Pathumwan district to ensure the capital's pavements remain safe, clean, and accessible.
Farewell Wanchai, a friend and colleague
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/12/2024
» I was deeply saddened to hear that my good friend and colleague Wanchai Rujawongsanti passed away earlier this week at the young age of 61 after losing a battle with cancer. I worked with him on the sports desk at the Bangkok Post for two decades and it was a time I will always cherish.
New rules issued for Bangkok street vendors
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has drawn up new rules for street vendors across the capital.
New rules issued for Bangkok street vendors
Post Reporters, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has drawn up new rules for street vendors across the capital, with activities set to be limited to certain areas of the capital.
Over 2,000 foreign nationals nabbed, Labour Ministry says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2024
» More than 2,000 foreign nationals have been arrested for illegal work in Thailand over the past three months, according to the Labour Ministry.
When Bangkok bid for the Olympics
Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/07/2024
» It's been 100 years since the last Paris Olympics which was dramatically portrayed in the stirring 1981 film Chariots of Fire. I can still picture that opening scene with the British athletes running along the beach to the sounds of that Vangelis anthem. It's hard to believe that was made 43 years ago. If this year's Olympics are even half as exciting as the 1924 event it will be an achievement.
Crackdown to curb ‘job-stealing’ foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2024
» Chinese and Indians are among the foreigners taking jobs reserved for Thais, according to the Department of Employment.