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New group challenges LM law
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/02/2013
» A group of people calling themselves the Alliance for People's Democracy - all wearing red shirts - gathered on Monday to challenge the judiciary's interpretation of the lese majeste law.
High hopes for policy statement
Published on 11/09/2023
» As the government spells out its policy statement in parliament on Monday, people have high expectations for it to make good on its promises to deal with bread-and-butter issues affecting their lives and turn the economy around.
Rough start for 'new chinatown'
News, Published on 20/08/2023
» A parallel Chinese society has grown up in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district as the number of Chinese expats has increased, deepening the reputation of Huai Khwang as the second Yaowarat, or Bangkok's new Chinatown.
Art installations come to Benjakitti Park
Life, Published on 23/05/2023
» The upcoming rainy season is a good time to stroll around Benjakitti Park and enjoy art installations until Sept 30.
Fleeing back to the provinces
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/01/2023
» Workers in Bangkok who live from hand to mouth have decided to return to their hometowns as the cost of living in the capital becomes unaffordable.
Adapting new handwashing solutions
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/05/2020
» Considering its microscopic size, it's amazing how the novel coronavirus has easily kept us humans -- the species which rules the planet -- tamely at bay. Millions of people around the globe are now spending time confining themselves at home rather than venturing outside. As a result, various aspects of life, from finance to romance and so much in between, need to change. Some of these behavioural changes have already become or are predicted to become, the so-called new normal.
Summit sees gatherings banned at 20 city spots
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2022
» The government has prohibited public gatherings at 20 inner city areas in Bangkok during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit from Monday to Saturday.
City to rezone nightspots
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to work with the Metropolitan Police Bureau to revise zoning for night entertainment venues.
Down to earth
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 15/04/2022
» You can't change the world in a day because great things start small. Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 and reminds us to be kinder to the environment. Guru lists a few places where you can embrace Mother Nature and ways to be more sustainable.
Protesters rally at Asok junction
News, Published on 07/09/2021
» Anti-government protesters returned to Asok intersection on Monday to ramp up the pressure on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down, urging sympathetic motorists to honk their honks while driving past the protest site.