Commuter Registration Opens for Flat ฿20 City Fares
Registration for a ฿20 flat fare on Bangkok’s mass transit lines began Monday, although the legislation required to support the scheme has not yet been approved by Parliament. Registrations were…
British Airways Makes Bangkok a Year-Round Destination
British Airways is increasing its long-haul flight offerings, beginning with the upgrade of Bangkok to a year-round route starting April 2026. Currently, the London Gatwick – Bangkok route operates seasonally…
Thai Airways Plans Network Expansion and Increased Flight Frequencies
Chai Eamsiri, THAI’s CEO, stated on Saturday that these efforts aim to ensure sustainable growth and establish the airline as a key regional hub connecting Asia to other parts of…
US Federal Reserve Chair Indicates Potential for Interest Rate Reduction
During his speech at the Federal Reserve’s annual conference, US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled the possibility of a rate cut at the September meeting but stopped short of…
Sing Sing Theater: Bangkok’s Nightlife Meets Surreal Stage
More Than Just a Club Bangkok nightlife is full of rooftops and hidden bars, but Sing Sing Theater is something else entirely. Hidden on Sukhumvit Soi 45, this nightclub feels…
Mango Sticky Rice in Bangkok: Sweet Comfort That Never Fades
A Dessert That Defines Bangkok Few dishes capture Bangkok’s balance of sweetness and simplicity like mango sticky rice. Known in Thai as khao nieo mamuang, it’s a pairing that looks…
Erawan Museum: Bangkok’s Three-Headed Elephant of Art and Faith
A Monument That Stops You in Your Tracks On the road into Samut Prakan, just outside central Bangkok, a colossal three-headed elephant rises against the skyline. This is the Erawan…
SRT Board Halts B19bn Red Line Extension
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has ordered a review of the 19.6 billion baht Red Line extension from Salaya to Nakhon Pathom, citing concerns about its return on investment.…
Above the City: Bangkok’s Rooftop Nights at Octave
A Skyline Escape Bangkok has no shortage of rooftops, but Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar in Thonglor still manages to feel like the city’s front-row seat to the sky. Perched…
Boat Noodles at Victory Monument: Bangkok’s Bowl of Intensity
A Bite of Bangkok History If Bangkok has a dish that captures its energy in one bowl, it’s boat noodles. At Victory Monument, narrow shop houses and open-air stalls still…