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New station plan threatens historic buildings
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/06/2023
» The new Democracy Monument Station plan has come under fire for its likely impact on historic buildings in one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
Commuters face rail travel woes
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country moved from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, in Chatuchak district.
Indonesian pop star is ready to rock Lido
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 12/08/2022
» Bangkok's rich variety of shows by visiting foreign bands was scuppered by the pandemic and the music scene is only now beginning to find its feet again. Music lovers have much to look forward to towards the end of 2022, with big acts like Maroon 5, LANY, Billie Eilish and Guns N' Roses returning to Bangkok arenas, along with indie darlings Sigur Ros and indie-leaning festival Maho Rasop, which has yet to release its full line-up.
Man in underpants arrested for stealing Banana phones
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2022
» A male burglar who wore only underpants while stealing mobile phones from Banana IT stores late at night, and gave many away to homeless people, was put through a crime scene re-enactment on Wednesday - but police made sure he was fully clothed.
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.
Tourist sneaks out of Phuket quarantine
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/07/2021
» A Thai female tourist sneaked out of Phuket during the 14-day quarantine period under the "Phuket sandbox".
Wednesday: 59 new Covid cases, woman dies
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2021
» The government on Wednesday reported one new Covid-19 death, lifting the toll to 71, and 59 new cases, 51 local infections and 8 imported cases, raising the total to 12,653.
Two deaths, 279 more Covid-19 cases
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/01/2021
» Thailand reported two more Covid-19 deaths and 279 new infections amid worries the trend will continue as more people are travelling during the New Year holiday.
Thailand now open to the whole world
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/12/2020
» Tourists from everywhere are now welcome to visit Thailand under a newly amended Special Tourist Visa (STV) long-stay programme.
Twenty protesters arrested, planned Thursday rally banned
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/10/2020
» Police said 20 demonstrators, including three rally leaders, were arrested in Bangkok early on Thursday as the protest outside Government House was dispersed.