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Lisa's hit boosts Yaowarat, soft power
Mongkol Bangprapa, Supoj Wancharoen and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/07/2024
» The release of the Rockstar music video by Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal on June 28 has boosted the popularity of Bangkok's Yaowarat (Chinatown) area.
Yaowarat shines in 'Rockstar' video
News, Molpasorn Shoowong and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/06/2024
» The government plans to promote Yaowarat and its vicinity to attract foreign visitors after the release of a music video from Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal featured the area, also known as Bangkok's Chinatown.
Governor sets sights on Old Town revamp
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/05/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has vowed to bring to Bangkok’s Old Town the best aspects of sustainable development, before his four-year term ends in 2026
Power safety eyed after fire
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/06/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt will ask the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to inspect the safety of some 400 power transformers and power lines across Bangkok after a fire in the busy Sampeng market killed two people on Sunday.
Cause of B30m Sampheng fire still unclear
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2022
» The cause of a fire that caused at least 30 million baht damage in Bangkok's Sampheng area on Sunday was still not clear on Monday.
Fire hits Bangkok's Sampeng market, 2 killed
Online Reporters, Published on 26/06/2022
» A fire broke out near Sampeng market on Ratchawong road leading to the Ratchawong boat pier in Bangkok's Samphanthawong district. Two persons were reportedly killed, according to media reports.
Foreigners face longer wait for jab
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/05/2021
» Foreigners in Thailand may have to wait until August before receiving vaccinations from the government, City Hall's top health official said yesterday.
GPO insists one-baht masks are not old stock
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2020
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) insists that the face masks being sold to members of the public at one baht apiece are new ones, not old stock.
Bad bridge vibes
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/04/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) plans to develop infrastructure for the Chao Phraya River have faced constant resistance, with one bridge in particular looking destined to never get built.
Fire at toy warehouse in Yaowarat, road closed
Online Reporters, Published on 29/01/2018
» Ratchawong Road was closed to traffic on Monday afternoon as firefighters battled a blaze in a five-storey building used to store plastic toys in Bangkok's Yaowarat area.