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Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt will ask the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to inspect the safety of some 400 power transformers and power lines across Bangkok after a fire in the busy Sampeng market killed two people on Sunday.

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Popular Japanese outlet joins Seacon Bangkae

The fifth Don Don Donki outlet in Thailand has recently opened its doors at Seacon Bangkae, bringing a variety of quality goods straight from Japan to the western part of Bangkok for the first time.

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6 reasons to recalibrate Thai-US ties

After years of benign neglect, Thailand is seeing some earth-shaking developments from the US, with the Biden administration apparently suddenly realising that Thailand remains a key ally in the region that has not yet been fully utilised. At this juncture, the time is right. Both countries are planning to commemorate…

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Katie Price FaceTimes Harvey from evening out in Bangkok after avoiding jail

Katie Price - who has already been on five holidays this year - is back in Thailand with fiancé Carl Woods and hours after landing in Bangkok the 44-year-old touched in with son Harvey

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Liverpool clash with Manchester United presents FSG with valuable opportunity

Liverpool take on Manchester United in Bangkok on July 12 as part of their pre-season plans

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Cause of B30m Sampheng fire still unclear

The cause of a fire that caused at least 30 million baht damage in Bangkok's Sampheng area on Sunday was still not clear on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok to have 33 seats at general election

Bangkok will have the most electoral seats up for grabs at the next general election, 33, followed by Nakhon Ratchasima with 16, according to the Election Commission's Facebook post on Monday.

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Football clubs deny ticket claim

Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool have spoken out against the unauthorised resale of tickets for an upcoming exhibition match in Bangkok, saying the tickets do not include special perks as claimed by a popular influencer.

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All for pride, pride for all

Silom Road was packed. I don't think anyone -- not even the organisers -- anticipated such a scene. What a turnout it was on the first Sunday of June when crowds flocked to the area to join the Pride parade. There was music and dancing. Lady Gaga's Born This Way…

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Bangkok's market fire kills at least 2

A huge blaze in Bangkok torched buildings and cars in a market community near the city's Chinatown district on Sunday, killing at least two, with nine others suffering smoke inhalation, according to the Thai capital's governor and local media.

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Bangkok governor to assess designated rally grounds after 1 month

City Hall will review the use of seven locations in Bangkok for public demonstrations after one month, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Sunday, although there had been no problems so far.

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Fire hits Bangkok's Sampeng market, 2 killed

A fire broke out near Sampeng market on Ratchawong road leading to the Ratchawong boat pier in Bangkok's Samphanthawong district. Two persons were reportedly killed, according to media reports.

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BMTA owns up to bus problems

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has admitted its public bus service is experiencing critical vehicle shortages on almost 27 routes, with nearly 90% of commuters having reported lengthy waits.

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Bangkok governor goes maskless during morning run

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Saturday demonstrated that people can now take off their face masks in open spaces by taking his morning run at Lumphini Park without a mask.

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration selects 7 protest sites

City Hall has designated seven sites where people can hold demonstrations in Bangkok under the Public Assembly Act, though rally organisers have to seek prior permission and follow related laws.

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Grab a chance at fairness

The GrabBike motorcycle taxi service launched in Bangkok in May 2017 and has since become increasingly popular among many commuters. Users particularly like the simplicity and convenience provided by the service, especially compared to that of the ubiquitous orange-vested "Win" drivers found at many street corners in the capital.

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Executives point to challenges women face from Covid

Leading male executives from PwC, 3M and B.Grimm Power discussed the impact of Covid-19 on the workforce and shared insights on maintaining diversity and strong teams yesterday at a 2022 Global Summit of Women (GSW) forum held in Bangkok entitled "Managing during uncertainties".

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Liverpool and Manchester United heading for Bangkok – at a big cost

Clubs’ pre-season clash is too expensive for some local fans with prices at least 60 times higher than for a domestic game

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City Hall announces 7 sites for public demonstrations

City Hall has announced seven sites where people can hold demonstrations in Bangkok under the Public Act.

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Turning a new leaf

To all Thais, now you can proudly brag that we're the first Asian country to legalise marijuana. The new milestone was marked on June 9, 2022, when growing and trading cannabis were no longer a crime in Thailand. Smoking gets a green light too, but puffing a joint in public…

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Women's vital role extolled

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and secret-general of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Kanit Sangsubhan delivered presentations yesterday during the opening session on the first day of the Global Summit of Women (GSW) 2022 in Bangkok entitled "Doing Business with Thailand".

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What's in a (soi) name?

At the front of practically every soi in Bangkok, you'll notice a pole with a blue sign with white letters at the top proclaiming its name. However, if you look closer you may find many sois in Thailand can brighten your day with their curious names. Here are a few…

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Snoopy sculptures sell for more than £150,000 at auction after two-month trail ends

The comic strip favourite fetched a pretty penny at auction with bidders from Bangkok and Texas taking part

Bangkok Post

Chadchart frets over schoolkids using weed

Keeping young people away from marijuana, hemp and kratom needs the help of businesses near schools, says Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

Bangkok Post

Covid hospitalisations up in Bangkok

The number of Covid-19 patients admitted to hospitals in Bangkok has risen by 10% since last month, when entertainment places reopened.

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