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A cleaner ride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2023
» Three-wheeled vehicles, or tuk-tuks as they are known, are popular among tourists in Thailand due to their distinctive appearance and ability to provide a unique local experience. However, when start-up company Urban Mobility Tech (UMT) surveyed the pain points of passengers in Bangkok using public transportation, they responded that tuk-tuks did not have a standard price and the vehicles created noise and air pollution. In 2017, UMT decided to launch Muvmi, an electric tuk-tuk company, to provide an environmentally friendly and safe public transportation option to Bangkokians.
Green world rising
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 12/07/2019
» The Mall Group has begun charging B1 for each plastic bag to coincide with the International Plastic Bag Free Day on Jul 3. Shoppers at The Mall, Emporium, EmQuartier and Siam Paragon are being encouraged to bring their own bags for all their shopping needs. It's a small but significant step towards the city's progress in reducing the use of plastic like many other places in Thailand. Even Central Group has stopped handing out plastic bags to shoppers. Additionally, they will not provide plastic bags on the 1st, 4th and 16th of every month reminding shoppers to bring in their reusable bags.
Police warn of social media drug pushers
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 05/11/2017
» The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) is to step up efforts to track down social media users who are allegedly posting messages on Twitter persuading people to buy and inject crystal methamphetamine or ya ice.
Feb 10 Activities
Guru, Published on 10/02/2017
» Amelia Stewart, Cook First's founder, will guide you through this one-hour class on how to make a variety of raw chocolates infused with rose, coconut and almond. B1,000 fee includes a box of your own personalised chocolates. Limited seats.
Carb loading-comfort
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 07/10/2016
» <b>The setting:</b> The opening of Habito Mall has encouraged many Bangkokians -- whose preference for dining destinations usually won't extend far beyond Thong Lor's reach -- to actually venture a tiny bit further down Sukhumvit Road. This spanking new community mall is basically a melting pot of various cuisines -- albeit all relatively familiar to our palate -- where you're guaranteed to find something for everyone.
Prised goods of Sing Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/08/2015
» Until Sept 6, the "1st Prised Goods of Ton Pho and Otop Festival of Sing Buri Fair" will take place at Talat Pha (clothes market) opposite the provincial bus terminal in Ton Pho, Muang district, Sing Buri province.
Bangkok land prices
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/12/2012
» If you have money to burn, a few extra billion baht in your account or a very friendly banker, you might consider buying property in the Siam Square-Ploenchit area.