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Six reasons why ‘Thais walk with literally zero urgency’
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» It's a scene familiar to anyone who has spent time in Bangkok: You're navigating the crowded footpaths of Sukhumvit, trying to make your train connection, when you find yourself trapped behind someone moving at what feels like geological speed. They pause mid-stride to check their phone, drift unpredictably left and right, then stop completely, often right at the narrowest part of the walkway.
Bangkok delays pet-microchip project for a year
Online Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» Authorities in Bangkok plan to delay enforcement of a regulation requiring pet dogs and cats to be fitted with microchips for a year in order to help all sides prepare and ensure broader adoption.
Photographers under fire for 'rude decluttering' at Wat Arun
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2026
» Local photographers at Wat Arun in Bangkok are under fire, accused of rudely shooing visitors away so they can take uncluttered photos of their paying customers, many wearing rented Thai costumes.
Thailand can cope with Cambodia’s long-range rockets, says army
Online Reporters, Published on 10/12/2025
» The Thai armed forces are prepared to cope with Cambodia’s long-range rockets and the public should not be concerned, according to the spokesman for the Royal Thai Army.
Governors ordered to be ready for burning and PM2.5 season
Online Reporters, Published on 14/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered all provincial governors to put measures in place to prevent wildfires, haze and fine-dust air pollution (PM2.5), which typically occur during Thailand’s cool and dry seasons and significantly impact public health and the environment.
Bangkok hosts PM2.5 awareness event as smog returns to city
News, Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) jointly launched a campaign entitled “Knowing PM2.5 for Sustainable Protection" on Monday to educate the public on how to protect themselves as smog season returns.
Suvarnabhumi airport urges locals not to release sky lanterns during Loy Krathong
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2025
» Suvarnabhumi airport has requested government agencies, private organisations and residents in surrounding areas to refrain from releasing sky lanterns, fireworks, balloons or shining laser pointers into the sky during the Loy Krathong festival on Nov 5 to ensure aviation safety.
Thai actress Ploy Chermarn reveals breast cancer, mental health battles
Online Reporters, Published on 24/10/2025
» Thai actress Chermarn "Ploy" Boonyasak has spoken publicly for the first time about her battle with stage 2 breast cancer and subsequent mental health crisis, describing the past year as the most difficult of her life.
Thailand Influencer Awards 2025 returns with ‘Creators of Change’ theme
Online Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» The Thailand Influencer Awards 2025, organised by Tellscore, is set to return on Friday, Oct 3, at True Icon Hall, ICONSIAM. Billed as the country’s largest influencer recognition event, this year’s edition carries the theme “Creators of Change – Influencers Shaping a Better World.”
Customer shocked after restaurant serves 'green curry smoothie' instead of avocado drink
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» A Thai diner was left horrified after an online food order went badly wrong, with a restaurant mistakenly serving him a blended green curry with chicken in place of an avocado smoothie.