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How to get around Bangkok without using the trains
Published on 06/08/2025
» While Bangkok's three electric rail systems -- BTS, MRT and the Airport Rail Link - are often the most convenient way to travel, they come with drawbacks: relatively high fares and crowded conditions during rush hours. Here are alternative transport options that may suit different needs:
Help must be city-wide
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in conjunction with the Interior Ministry, recently launched the "Sukhumvit model," an initiative to improve safety, public order and quality of life in the key central business district of the city, covering Watthana and Klong Toey districts.
Pheu Thai earns poor marks
Business, Published on 28/07/2025
» The government led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to complete its first year in office this September.
Train feeder study gets green light
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved a study on the feasibility of launching a feeder service network to enhance commuter access to the city's main electric rail systems.
Sindhorn Kempinski presents luxury tea experience
Life, Published on 25/07/2025
» Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok presents "Atelier Tea Reverie", a new luxury afternoon tea experience inspired by the debut of Sirivannavari's fine jewellery collection Atelier. Diners will step into a world where fashion and flavour intertwine for a luxurious menu that takes them behind the scenes of a couture designer's atelier, where every detail narrates a story. The delicate flavours of the tea and handcrafted sweets and savouries reflect the precision and artistry found in the designer's studio. Everyday tools such as measuring tapes are reimagined as exquisite fine jewellery pieces, while the desserts, which burst with vibrant colours and artistic flair, are presented beautifully in jewellery-inspired boxes. A tribute to imagination and craftsmanship, this is a magical afternoon where the sparkle of fine jewellery meets the delight of perfectly crafted treats in an unforgettable pairing. Atelier Tea Reverie is priced at 3,200 baht per set for two persons and is available daily from 1pm to 6pm at the Lobby Lounge. Call 02-095-9999 or email fb.sindhorn@kempinski.com.
'Sukhumvit model' to spearhead Bangkok changes
News, Published on 13/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has rolled out its "Sukhumvit Model", an initiative aimed at improving safety, public order and the overall quality of life along Sukhumvit Road.
Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao Urges Ethical AI Future
Published on 27/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 26, 2025 – The 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, held from 24–27 June in Bangkok, brought together over 800 leaders, experts, and scholars from UNESCO’s 194 member states to explore ethical frameworks for the future of AI.
Drunk Turkish teen assaults Thai woman after rejection
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/06/2025
» A Turkish teenager was arrested early Tuesday morning after assaulting a Thai woman near Khao San Road in Bangkok following a drunken outburst over a lost passport.
Drunk Turkish teen assaults Thai woman after rejection
News, Published on 25/06/2025
» A Turkish teenager was arrested early Tuesday morning after assaulting a Thai woman near Khao San Road in Bangkok following a drunken outburst over a lost passport.
Wage hike to pose a test for restaurateurs
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/06/2025
» Raising the daily minimum wage to 400 baht will add pressure to struggling Thai restaurateurs, says the Thai Restaurant Association.