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Reimaging the Thai 'Sbai'
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» Recently, social media feeds have been flooded with influencers, celebrities and everyday Bangkokians alike stepping out in the traditional Thai ‘sbai’—strolling through the city’s old towns and filming viral content. While the silhouette nods to heritage on top, the look is almost always juxtaposed in timely contrast when all the outfits become paired flared denim, loose-fit jeans and streetwear staples below.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Thailand rules out extension of stay for Cambodian workers
Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» The Interior Ministry has rejected a resolution passed by the previous cabinet to allow Cambodian workers to temporarily overstay in Thailand to ease labour shortages.
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.
Bangkok to raise fares on green line extensions from Nov 1
Online Reporters, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced a fare adjustment for the Green Line electric train extensions, which will take effect from Nov 1, 2025. The move aims to offset operational losses and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the city’s mass transit system.
Samsen station demolition expected to finish by Oct 25
Online Reporters, Published on 23/10/2025
» The demolition of the Samsen police station building is 70% complete and is expected to be finished by Saturday, according to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials.
City Hall to begin demolition of Samsen police station on Oct 22
Online Reporters, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) looks set to begin demolition of the Samsen police station building in Dusit district on Oct 22, as part of efforts to restore the surface of a section of Samsen Road, which subsided on Sept 24.
Safety tests delaying filling-in of Bangkok’s giant sinkhole
Online Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» Essential soil safety tests at the Samsen Road sinkhole site in Dusit district are delaying its filling-in, as the demolition of adjacent Samsen police station continues, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said at the site on Monday morning.
Police station demolition starts at Bangkok sinkhole site
Online Reporters, Published on 05/10/2025
» The demolition of the new Samsen police station began at the sinkhole site on Samsen Road on Saturday night, according to Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.