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New ride-hailing service starts in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/02/2024
» Thailand's ride-hailing market is expected to intensify with the debut of Singapore-based Tada on Wednesday.
PM2.5 to spike in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2024
» Bangkok residents have been told to expect rising levels of PM2.5, which forecasters at the Pollution Control Department have said will continue to worsen until Wednesday.
Groups want govt to scrap 4am opening
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2023
» Some groups want the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Month-long Songkran plan criticised
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2023
» The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will be held on April 13-15 as usual, following criticism of the plan.
Locals want scary statue moved
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/08/2023
» Two groups have called for the relocation of a statue of Khru Kai Kaeo from a hotel near the Ratchada-Lat Phrao intersection in Bangkok.
Rallies held in support of Pita, MFP
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/07/2023
» Groups of protesters supporting Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the nation's 30th prime minister have sprung up across Bangkok this week.
Family worry about Thaksin's return
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/06/2023
» The Shinawatra family wants fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to postpone his return from exile to Thailand, according to a source.
Long-haul trains moving to new hub
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2023
» The number of long-haul trains departing and arriving at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok will be slashed starting from Thursday, according to the Department of Rail Transport.
Record rain overwhelming city canals
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/09/2022
» Some of the heaviest rain to have fallen on Bangkok in two decades has overwhelmed the capital's main canals, making it difficult to drain water from some parts of the city, governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Wednesday.
Russell Crowe quizzes Bangkok governor candidates
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/05/2022
» Hollywood star Russell Crowe quizzed candidates for Bangkok's governor election campaign on TV on Thursday, almost a year after his tweets on visiting the capital delighted Thais.