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Street food at a crossroads
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 13/10/2025
» Street vendors and food stalls have long defined Bangkok's urban rhythm -- sizzling woks, plastic stools and the hum of late-night chatter form an inseparable part of the city's identity. To locals, they are the pulse of everyday life; to visitors, a culinary adventure.
Good time to celebrate verbal gaffes
Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/10/2025
» Tomorrow happens to be Plain English Day which has in recent years morphed into International Plain Language Day designed to promote the proper use of language. In other words the aim is to cut out all the gibberish, mumbo jumbo, codswallop, balderdash, tripe, tommyrot, twaddle, tosh and bosh you may have become accustomed to… heaven forbid, some of it even in PostScript.
Japan tightens licence conversion rules for foreign drivers after spike in crashes
Kyodo News, Published on 01/10/2025
» KYODO — The Japanese government introduced stricter rules governing the conversion of foreign driver's licences on Wednesday, with non-residents no longer permitted to use the system following a recent spate of accidents involving foreign drivers.
Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near
AFP, Published on 01/10/2025
» MILAN (ITALY) - Milan's 2026 Olympic village for the upcoming Winter Games risks not being fully ready for athletes with four months to go until the opening ceremony at the city's iconic San Siro stadium.
Talat Phlu market reopens after facelift
News, Published on 26/09/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has presided over the opening of Talat Phlu Night Walking Street as part of efforts to revitalise the historic district and stimulate the local economy.
14 killed by lake burst in Taiwan as Typhoon Ragasa wreaks havoc
AFP, Published on 24/09/2025
» HONG KONG — Fierce winds, pounding rain and high seas battered Hong Kong on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa headed into southern China after causing a lake burst that killed at least 14 people in Taiwan.
One Bangkok Unveils a Vision of ‘A City Always Ready’
Published on 23/09/2025
» In an era where urban living poses a myriad of challenges, the pursuit of an "ideal city" capable of comprehensively meeting every need and adapting to constant change has become paramount. This sentiment resonates with the Global Liveability Index 2025 report by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which highlights that leading cities such as Copenhagen, Vienna, and Zurich consistently share a common thread: 'comprehensive quality of life.' This encompasses safety and security, health, environment, education, cost of living and robust infrastructure – all critical factors reflecting sustainable living. The pertinent question for a metropolis like Bangkok is: where can one find a place that delivers such a world-class living experience?
Victory Monument slated for overhaul
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/09/2025
» Bangkok's Victory Monument will undergo a major revamp, the largest in 20 years, which will transform public transportation infrastructure, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Pedestrian's leg trapped in flooded, open drain
News, Online Reporters, Published on 08/09/2025
» A 25-year-old security guard was trapped while wading in floodwater after his leg fell through a gap in a drain grating in Samut Prakan on Sunday night.
Tunnel Transformed into Community Art Space
Published on 25/08/2025
» BANGKOK, AUGUST 25, 2025 — Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited or “FPT”, in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA), the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), and artist Tent Katchakul, is inviting the public to transform the Samyan Mitrtown pedestrian tunnel into a vibrant, living art space. The ‘MasterPeace Pain-ting’ event runs from now until September 20, 2025.