Business group starts landscaping, other improvements
Representatives of downtown Bangkok businesses gathered at Thaniya Plaza building on Silom road on Wednesday to unveil their newly formed We Love Silom Association. They announced their intention to improve…
Covid cases seen rising even faster due to long holidays
The number of severely ill Covid-19 patients is rising and may accelerate due to long holidays this month, according to the Department of Disease Control. Dr Chakkarat Pittayawonganon, the epidemiology…
Fatal family feud
An elderly Bangkok man who killed his son-in-law insists he did the right thing, as the victim regularly abused his daughter, the victim’s wife. Pairote Japol Chokchai police nabbed Pairote…
Indictments in drowned Thai actress’s case postponed to August 3
The public prosecutor in charge of handling the case of the death of actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, postponed the indictments of six suspects today (Thursday) until August 3rd. Nonthaburi’s…
BMA urges recycling of home waste
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to encourage households in Bangkok to separate wet and dry waste for reuse and recycling. Speaking during a panel meeting about waste development in…
When It Comes to Addiction, Failure Is a Good Sign
We dedicate ourselves to busting myths that obscure truths surrounding the diseases of addiction and alcoholism. Truths that, if honoured, will liberate a family from the torture and hopelessness that…
House anti-corruption committee to investigate alleged nepotism by senators
Chief of Thailand’s Parliamentary Committee on Corruption Prevention and Suppression, Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, received a complaint on Thursday seeking an investigation of members of the Senate and their appointment…
New Technology Trends
Was 2021 the most notable year in terms of technological breakthroughs and headline-worthy innovations? Nope. It was the Covid year. AGAIN. Still, a lot has happened that was pushed back…
BTS to begin charging fares on Green Line extensions from August
BTS sky train passengers who use either of the two extensions of the Green Line, between Bearing and Keha in Samut Prakan (13km) and between Mo Chit and Khu Khot…
Prime Minister ‘upbeat’ over tourist numbers
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is upbeat after hearing the kingdom is expected to welcome over 9 million inbound international visitors and generate 1.27 trillion baht by the end of the…