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EmQuartier Admits Its ‘Coronavirus Sanitizing Gate’ is Not Certified
BANGKOK — A high-end shopping mall in downtown Bangkok was forced to admit on Monday night that its “sanitizing gate” was not certified by an international health body as advertised. The post...
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Food and Fun Stuff: A First Look at The Commons Sala Daeng (Photos)
BANGKOK — As The Commons Thonglor turns four, a new branch of the community space opened recently at Sala Daeng, giving locals a new space to go to barre classes and sip on green smoothies. The post...
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Food Delivery Drivers Brave Virus Anxieties While Feeding Bangkok
BANGKOK — “I’m scared of getting infected, but more scared of having no cash,” said a delivery man for Grab, a popular online-based service, as he ate his lunch during a break in front of a...
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Grab Reduces Restaurant Commission Fee After Uproar
BANGKOK — For a month, Grab promised that an extra 10 baht charge per delivery would be given to the deliverymen during the coronavirus epidemic. It turned out that money never arrived. The post Grab...
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4 More BTS Green Line Stations to Open on June 3
BANGKOK — Four more BTS stations extending towards the northern suburbs of Bangkok are expected to open in June. The post 4 More BTS Green Line Stations to Open on June 3 appeared first on Khaosod...
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Virus Shutdowns Ease in Bangkok, But Face Masks Stay On (Photos)
BANGKOK — Before praying and offering incense at the tourist-popular Erawan Shrine, visitors must have their temperatures taken – and the gilded Thai dancers strap on their face shields. The post...
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Officials Say Temples Can Deny Entry to Foreigners, Because Virus
BANGKOK — A popular temple in Bangkok shut its doors to foreigners, including expats who have been residing in Thailand for years, citing anti-coronavirus precaution. The post Officials Say Temples...
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Trees Cut, Moved to Make Way for Grand Palace Tourist Tunnel
BANGKOK — Dozens of trees near the Grand Palace were cut, moved, or shorn of its branches earlier this week to make way for construction of an underpass. The post Trees Cut, Moved to Make Way for...
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Oldie Theatre ‘Scala’ to Close Down for Good
BANGKOK — One of Thailand’s last remaining stand-alone cinemas will stop its screenings at the beginning of July, the theatre management said Tuesday. The post Oldie Theatre ‘Scala’ to Close Down for...
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Chula Says No Plan to Demolish Scala – For Now
BANGKOK — Chulalongkorn University on Thursday disputes reports that a popular theatre on its land will be razed to the ground after the lease contract comes to an end next week. The post Chula Says...
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COVID Casualty: ‘Artbox’ Night Market to Close Permanently
BANGKOK — A night market in downtown Bangkok frequented by tourists and locals alike will close permanently after Monday. The post COVID Casualty: ‘Artbox’ Night Market to Close Permanently appeared...
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The Jams to End All Jams: Storm Paralyzes Traffic Citywide
BANGKOK — Heavy rain throughout Monday night and Tuesday morning left much of Bangkok congested and flooded, adding to the woes of the rush hour. The post The Jams to End All Jams: Storm Paralyzes...
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See Bangkok’s Blooms at Flora Festival in Parks Through 2021
BANGKOK — Frolic among tropical blooms throughout December and deep into 2021 at Bangkok’s public parks. The post See Bangkok’s Blooms at Flora Festival in Parks Through 2021 appeared first on Khaosod...
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Golden Hour: Free Rides on ‘Gold Line’ Through New Year
BANGKOK — The newly inaugurated Gold Line monorail will be open to passengers for free until Jan. 15 – all three stations in the route. The post Golden Hour: Free Rides on ‘Gold Line’ Through New Year...
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Foreigners Still Have to Pay More for COVID Tests in Some Hospitals
BANGKOK — At least five hospitals in Bangkok apply a “double pricing” policy on their coronavirus tests, charging foreigners more than their Thai counterparts, a survey by Khaosod English has found....
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Massage Spas, Gyms Among Venues to Reopen in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Starting Friday, a number of business venues including spas and fitness centers will be allowed to open in the capital after closing down for three weeks in a bid to curb the pandemic. The...
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No Valentine’s Day Mass Marriage Event This Year
BANGKOK — The annual event of Valentine’s Day marriage registration across the 50 district offices of Bangkok was cancelled for the first time this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. The post No...
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How Picture of a Japanese Train Help Clean up Trash in Bangkok?
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Bangkok Remove More Than 23,000 Obstacles on Sidewalks
Unlike many other countries, where the term “street furniture” usually refers to something positive, such as an art exhibition or a playground for children, in Bangkok the term means an invasion on...
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The Truck Is Lifted From The Bangkok Road Pit After 7 Hours
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