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Listed property developer Raimon Land, in its Condominium Focus Bangkok Update, reports that local Thai buyers are responsible for more than 90% of all condominium sales in Central Bangkok.
Bangkok residents can expect serious traffic jams today as the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) continues with its protest.
Held twice a month, March’s events bring you Ban Na Pho silk, Karen silver jewelry and top-quality handicrafts from 60 villages.
The Met on the Thai capital´s South Sathorn Road, designed by WOHA Architects, has taken the bronze prize in a prestigious global high-rise architectural competition, the annual Emporis Skyscraper of the Year award.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to cut the huge number of pigeons living at Sanam Luang, and therefor and would give them a lift to the countryside.
Thailand’s reputation as a world-class culinary destination, has been validated in Away.com’s list of “Top Ten Foodie Destinations.” A place where food aficionados can enjoy culinary masterpieces to their heart’s content, Bangkok, Thailand recentl...
Foreign operators urged to switch tour groups to non-Bangkok destinations
Foreign operators with tours due to arrive next week are being advised to switch their groups to out-of-Bangkok destinations, in order to avoid any impact from rising political tension and the likelihood of protests turning violent.
Bangkok's poor dig deep for quake-destroyed Haiti
In Thailand, Valentine's Day took on a new meaning when the slum community of Klong Toey came together to raise funds for the children of Haiti. The Klong Toey residents readily identify with the hardships faced by the communities in Haiti still s...
Sri Lanka’s Independence Celebrated in Bangkok
The small Sri Lankan community in Thailand gathered at the official residence of Prof. J. B. Disanayaka, ambassador to Thailand, Cambodia and Laos to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the country’s independence.
Bangkok cleans house for the Year of the Tiger
Expect to see a lot of red in the coming days, and not because ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra is experiencing a surge in followers. Yesterday marked the beginning of ceremonies to prepare for the 2010 Chinese New Year.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to round up beggars
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said yesterday that, in a joint effort with the police force and other agencies, it would be rounding up beggars on February 15.
Act now to stop Bangkok sinking, urge scientists
Bangkok is likely to face such severe flooding by the middle of this century that parts of the Thai capital may have to be abandoned unless radical action is taken soon, experts warn.
Internal Security Operations Command eases fears about possible attacks in Thai capital
There has not been any specific intelligence about possible attacks in Bangkok by the insurgent group Runda Kumpulan Kecil (RKK) during the New Year holiday break, the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) said yesterday.
Both Thais and foreigners flocked to join the New Year’s Eve countdown event in downtown Bangkok amid a heavy police presence to prevent an untoward incident.
Police, medics on standby at major Bangkok shopping venues
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has dispatched city hall officials to work with police round-the-clock at major department stores until January 4, Dr. Malinee Sukvejvorakij, deputy BMA governor, said Thursday.
Governor: Bangkok at risk of attacks by southern insurgents
Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra said Tuesday that Bangkok is at risk of terrorist attacks by insurgents traveling from Thailand's southern provinces during the New Year holiday period, local newspaper The Nation reported on its website.
Taxi drivers protest cancellation of Bt50 passenger service charge at Suvarnabhumi
About 900 taxi owners and drivers protested at Suvarnabhumi airport on Thursday morning and refused to take passengers. They demanded that Airports of Thailand (AOT) reconsider its decision to cancel the collection of the 50 baht passenger service...
Bangkok's 'bodysnatchers' beat traffic to save lives
BANGKOK — The car jumps another red light at breakneck speed as Paitoon Kaewkieu, one of Bangkok's so-called "bodysnatchers", dodges through the city's notorious traffic to the scene of yet another accident.
Bangkok police to keep close watch on danger spots
In the wake of an appalling rape and murder case behind a Bangkok bus stop, the Metropolitan Police Bureau has vowed to keep 1,760 risky spots in the capital under close watch.
Commuters satisfied with test run of airport link
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) began its trial run of the airport link railway Wednesday, connecting Makkasan railway station in Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan province.