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Iconic transformations redefine urban skylines
Published on 03/03/2025
» In the evolving world of urban development, 'mixed-use' has become the gold standard for maximising land value while preserving history. These architectural endeavours seamlessly blend hotels, retail, offices, and residences to create self-sustaining ecosystems that revitalise entire neighbourhoods. As Bangkok's Dusit Central Park approaches completion, we examine how global landmarks have successfully reimagined historic spaces for modern life.
A guidebook to Old Bangkok
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 04/02/2025
» In an era where AI can instantly recommend destinations, activities and dining spots, guidebooks may seem like things of the past.
Free public transport gives big boost to Bangkok train trip numbers
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» Train ridership surged 60% across Greater Bangkok on Sunday, the second day of the government’s week-long offer of free public transport to help combat air pollution, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) said on Tuesday.
Rama IV Welcomes PUNN: Green Office for All Generations
Published on 21/11/2024
» As Bangkok’s office market evolves, the city’s Central Business District (CBD) continues to attract businesses with over 400,000 sq. m. of prime office space introduced in 2024. Among the standout developments is PUNN Smart Workspace, a new 28-storey office building located on Rama IV Road, a rapidly emerging hub for commerce, tourism, and lifestyle.
FYI Center by FPCT wins MEA Energy Awards 2021 for outstanding energy efficient initiatives
Published on 17/01/2022
» Frasers Property Commercial (Thailand) or “FPCT”, a leading grade A commercial property developer in Bangkok’s CBD, has announced its recent success of developing sustainable office buildings certified to international standards. Its commercial building FYI Center has recently been recognised by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) for MEA Energy Awards 2021. With this accolade, FPCT has garnered a total of 15 awards and environmental standards from national and international platforms over 10 years.
Baan Dusit Thani launches inexpensive meals service
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/01/2021
» Baan Dusit Thani has launched an easy meals line with prices starting from 40 baht.
More street food sites to open
News, Published on 19/12/2020
» CITY: Bangkok is to get 34 new permanent street food sites, deputy governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul says.
A (drag) star is (re)born
Life, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/07/2020
» The art of drag has been gaining momentum in the Thai mainstream in recent years, thanks to two seasons of Drag Race Thailand, the Thai version of the Emmy-winning RuPaul's Drag Race, and various gay-friendly parties popping over the town in pre-Covid-19 Bangkok.
Everything old is new again
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/10/2019
» Bangkok is a city that constantly sees new constructions reaching up to the sky. But if you look close enough, a great number of ancient homes are being brought back to life, reborn with renewed purpose. They demonstrate that embracing historical beauty along with modern innovation produces fascinating and profitable results, with the reassurance that architecturally significant homes are being kept alive. Over the recent years, such places have been popping up more and we hope they continue to. Guru has scoped out some of Bangkok's most admirable, century-old homes to discover the stories behind them.
From humble beginnings
Life, Published on 27/03/2018
» What first catches the eye of visitors to Don Kai Dee Benjarong village in Samut Sakhon is the street art along a small alley. Those wall paintings tell stories of the community, which has made a name from producing high-quality, five-coloured porcelain known as benjarong for more than three decades.