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Cambodia row hits local fruit growers
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 11/07/2025
» TRAT: The closure of the Ban Had Lek permanent border checkpoint to Cambodia in Trat province has resulted in economic losses exceeding 10 billion baht over the past two weeks, officials say.
Made By Legacy Flea Market returns offering blend of culture, nature at BITEC
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/07/2025
» Made By Legacy Flea Market returns this month for its 18th edition, promising another unforgettable weekend of discovery, design, and community. From July 18-20, the beloved open-air market takes over the scenic SAMA Garden at BITEC Bang Na, transforming the lush glasshouse venue into a vibrant meeting ground where vintage charm meets modern-day creativity.
Thai tea is stripping away its signature colour
Online Reporters, Published on 20/06/2025
» After the Thailand Consumer Council revealed the levels of Sunset Yellow FCF, a synthetic food colouring linked to attention problems, in Thai tea products, renowned drink brands have begun introducing Thai tea with natural colouring.
Rescuing a foodie paradise
News, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop Banthat Thong Road into a creative district and premier street food destination.
Tourism slump hammers restaurants
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/06/2025
» Every type of eatery is struggling this year as the economy and tourism slow, says renowned Thai chef and restaurateur Thitid Tassanakajohn, also known as Chef Ton.
Rising rents threaten the vibrant street food scene of the once-booming Banthat Thong Road
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/06/2025
» As night fell, neon signs gradually lit up Instagrammable restaurants and cafes. Despite pouring rain, tourists were taking photos of a dessert shop's logo of a boy holding a bun at an iconic intersection. Some eateries were teeming with customers, with a long queue of them spilling onto the sidewalk. Some, less popular, saw staff sitting idle. Others put up advertisement for lease.
Quiet at key Thai-Cambodian border checkpoint in Surin
Online Reporters, Published on 08/06/2025
» A key border crossing to Cambodia from Surin province was quiet on Sunday after Thai security authorities ordered officials to sharply reduce operating hours.
Jay Fai documentary premieres in Bangkok
Published on 04/06/2025
» After captivating audiences at prestigious international film festivals from Cannes to Moscow, the intimate documentary "Jay Fai: Fire & Soul" returned to Bangkok for its Thai premiere, celebrating the remarkable journey of Thailand's most celebrated street food vendor.
Food lovers' magnet on life support as Chinese lose appetite
News, Published on 04/06/2025
» Once an unremarkable 2.5-kilometre stretch tucked behind Chulalongkorn University and the National Stadium in Bangkok's Pathumwan district, Banthat Thong Road has, in recent years, transformed into a buzzing food haven -- only to now face a dramatic downturn.
Revisiting a golden age
Life, John Clewley, Published on 04/06/2025
» Arabic popular music produced several divas in the 20th century, with each blessed with a powerful distinctive voice. Some of them included the "Egyptian Immortal" Oum Kalthoum, who dominated Arabic radio with her expressive voice; "Algerian Rose" Warda; Farouz, "The Star of Lebanon"; and "Syrian Mystic" Asmahan, whose life was tragically cut short at just 32.