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Widespread Blackout Hits Bangkok After Storm
BANGKOK — The Metropolitan Electricity Authority reported power outages over wide swaths of Bangkok on Friday afternoon.
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City Hall Challenge Delays Decision on BTS Accessibility Suit
BANGKOK — City Hall filed an injunction in the Civil Court on Tuesday to block its consideration of a class-action lawsuit brought by commuters with disabilities, saying the court did not have the...
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Central Embassy Adds Bookshop, Gallery, Lifestyle Space on Saturday
BANGKOK — A high-end shopping mall in the heart of the city will open a multi-purpose lifestyle space on Saturday.
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Try Out These 4 Bangkok Podcasts (in English)
BANGKOK — Eyes tired of staring at screens all day? Give them a rest and open your ears to stories from the Thai capital.
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Thailand’s Early Summer Storm to Continue
BANGKOK — Bangkok is due to see more rain this week, said the Meteorological Department Monday. After Monday morning’s rain caused worsened traffic and a number of car accidents, City Hall’s flood...
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It’s Official: Bangkok BRT Won’t be Shut Down
BANGKOK — The capital’s rapid bus transit system will continue moving passengers through southern Bangkok – at a higher fare – after it won a stay of execution from the governor Monday.
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Models Cover Up to Unveil New Models at Motor Show (Photos)
BANGKOK — Models at one of the city’s major annual motor shows Tuesday treaded a delicate balance between post-mourning black gowns and the revealing apparel of previous editions.
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Look Inside Bangkok’s First 24-Hour Library Opening Soon
BANGKOK — Check out the capital city’s soon-to-be 24-hour library on April 7.
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Chao Phraya Promenade Project to Make Progress in April
BANGKOK — A 10-meter wide boardwalk along Chao Phraya River is no April Fools’ joke, as City Hall revealed Friday its new adjusted design was already completed. Deputy Bangkok Governor Jakkaphan...
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There’s Life After Bearing: BTS Samrong Opens
BANGKOK — The BTS Skytrain’s newest station lurched into service Monday, with Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s attempt to operate a train knocking passengers off-balance.
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120B Mega Project Coming to Site of Former Suan Lum Night Bazaar
BANGKOK — Six years after the eviction of the Suan Lum Night Bazaar, a development company Monday morning announced plans to construct a cluster of office, residential and retail towers on the site.
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Friends of Chao Phraya Explain Why They Hate ‘Highway on the River’
BANGKOK — Professionals, business owners, activists and others who consider themselves friends of the Chao Phraya River united Wednesday to call for the military government to abandon its plans to...
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Largest Public Library in Bangkok Opens (Photos)
BANGKOK — A three-story library opened its doors in Bangkok’s old town Friday with tens of thousands of books and a lending service expected to launch in three weeks.
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Stormy Songkran Set to Hit Bangkok
BANGKOK — Revelers this Songkran can expect to be splashed both by partygoers and Mother Nature herself.
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Thailand’s Sakuras Bloom at Chatuchak Park (Photos)
BANGKOK — Bangkokians on Sunday seized their last chance to enjoy Thailand’s sakura flowers painted Chatuchak park pink.
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‘Mowgli’ Man of Bangkok Takes Urban Jungle Too Literally (Video)
BANGKOK — A naked man who rushed across a busy road Sunday in Chatuchak district, leaping onto cars and rubbing up against windows was sent to a mental hospital Monday.
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Silom Songkran (Supposed to) End Early
BANGKOK — The Songkran party at one of Bangkok’s most-popular spots for watery warfare must come to an end at 8pm, City Hall said Tuesday.
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Miss the Good Ole Days? Songkran Was Wild Then Too
Top: Photo Ben Reeves / Flickr A common complaint about Thai New Year festival is that “Songkran has lost its meaning.” But it’s fair to say Songkran has always lost – and found – its meaning. But...
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NBTC Orders Spring Radio Off Air For Five Days
BANGKOK — Broadcasting authorities on Wednesday ordered Spring News TV’s radio channel shut for five days after receiving complaints that it had aired inappropriate content.
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1932 Democratic Revolution Plaque Removed
BANGKOK — One of the nation's few remaining acknowledgments to the birth of its democracy disappeared Friday.
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