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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.
AIA Thailand opens “AIA Connect” Premium Office Tower
Published on 02/02/2026
» AIA Thailand held a topping-off ceremony for “AIA Connect”, a premium office tower on Ratchadaphisek Road in northern Bangkok’s new central business district. The building offers 58,000 square metres of total lettable space. AIA Connect, the fourth office tower developed by AIA Thailand, is designed for leading local and international organisations seeking modern, flexible workspaces that prioritise wellbeing.
94-year-old struck by songthaew outside Pattaya police station
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2026
» CHON BURI - A 94-year-old man was seriously injured when struck by a songthaew while using the zebra crossing on the busy road in front of Pattaya police station on Tuesday.
Chadchart's bold bridge plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/01/2026
» On today's fashionable Song Wat Road, where century-old shophouses have lately been reborn as cafes and design studios and the Chao Phraya River slips quietly past, a bridge exists -- for now -- only on paper.
French pedestrian killed by drunk driver in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/01/2026
» PHUKET – A French pedestrian has died after being struck by a car driven by a drunk driver fleeing after crashing into six parked vehicles in Muang district, around noon on Saturday.
Samut Prakan overpass collapse kills pickup driver
Online Reporters, Published on 18/12/2025
» SAMUT PRAKAN - An overpass collapsed onto two vehicles, killing one of the occupants, after being struck by a dump truck on Thursday morning, causing heavy traffic congestion along Bang Na-Trat Road.
Street food at a crossroads
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 13/10/2025
» Street vendors and food stalls have long defined Bangkok's urban rhythm -- sizzling woks, plastic stools and the hum of late-night chatter form an inseparable part of the city's identity. To locals, they are the pulse of everyday life; to visitors, a culinary adventure.
Talat Phlu market reopens after facelift
News, Published on 26/09/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has presided over the opening of Talat Phlu Night Walking Street as part of efforts to revitalise the historic district and stimulate the local economy.
One Bangkok Unveils a Vision of ‘A City Always Ready’
Published on 23/09/2025
» In an era where urban living poses a myriad of challenges, the pursuit of an "ideal city" capable of comprehensively meeting every need and adapting to constant change has become paramount. This sentiment resonates with the Global Liveability Index 2025 report by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which highlights that leading cities such as Copenhagen, Vienna, and Zurich consistently share a common thread: 'comprehensive quality of life.' This encompasses safety and security, health, environment, education, cost of living and robust infrastructure – all critical factors reflecting sustainable living. The pertinent question for a metropolis like Bangkok is: where can one find a place that delivers such a world-class living experience?
Victory Monument slated for overhaul
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/09/2025
» Bangkok's Victory Monument will undergo a major revamp, the largest in 20 years, which will transform public transportation infrastructure, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).