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Bicycling back into the past
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/08/2011
» Memories of a ride to Tobacco Lake thirty years ago (now: Benjakitti Park), take a swim in the lake and partake of other childhood adventures.
Fuzzy picture
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/09/2011
» Most people accept that the surveillance cameras set up in locations throughout the city of Bangkok are necessary, but they expect that the cameras purchased with their tax money will be real.
Assumption College reopens as director suspended
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/01/2013
» It was school as usual for Assumption College students yesterday after director Prichavudhi’s temporary closure order was overturned and he was suspended from his duties.
The nature of fashion
Life, Published on 22/08/2014
» For the second year, the "Nature & Society" fashion and art exhibition will be held at Sofitel So Bangkok for two months starting Sept 1. It will showcase works from five Thai designers whose expertise and style is encapsulated in four fashion brands — Tawn C, Saprang, Sarran and Kamuilim Fine Art & Décor.
Locals told to peddle goods by bike lanes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has again spoken out to champion cycling in Bangkok, saying the green transport mode could boost community businesses.
Mouth-watering Mediterranean
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 13/03/2015
» Mediterranean food often causes Bangkokians to rub their ears and raise their eyebrows in total confusion. Like any other cuisine, understanding its geographical origin is key, and several countries — Greece, Spain, Turkey, Italy, France — have coastlines along the Mediterranean Sea. With an increasing number of restaurants in Bangkok willing to venture beyond steaks and pizzas, our palates are beginning to expand, meaning there's no time like the present for a Mediterranean restaurant like Garibaldis to open in the heart of the city. With a spacious indoor and outdoor dining area, an open kitchen and a huge bar, the venue is perfect for a casual lunch. As night falls, the place buzzes with good vibes and funky jams. Who knows, you just might feel obligated to do a little salsa dancing (under the table with your feet). Free parking is provided — a huge bonus for anyone dreading the short stroll from Asok BTS station.
Condo death spurs CSD call
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/05/2016
» The parents of a 14-year-old girl who fell to her death from a condominium in Bangkok last year petitioned the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) to seek justice for their daughter yesterday.
BTS bets big on property
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/09/2016
» SET-listed firm BTS Group Holdings Plc is restructuring its property business to support a five-year residential development plan worth 100 billion baht and expand its commercial property segment.
Bangkok bus stop another building flop
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 09/11/2016
» A new bus stop in the Pin Klao area made headlines this week. It appears to be a standard bus stop, fitted with eight seats, and a canopy. It looks clean. Information about the bus that serves the commuters is available too. So what's the problem?
A movie with spirit
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 26/04/2017
» It's a major event for Bangkok cinephiles. Olivier Assayas, one of the best-known French directors, is in town to present his latest film.