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Fuming holidaymaker banned from Thailand flight by airline in Covid test confusion

The man was turned away by Emirates despite queuing for two hours when he tried to board an aircraft flying from Manchester Airport to Bangkok

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BOI attends the grand opening of Alibaba's first data centre in Thailand

Mr. Narucha Ruchuphan, Senior Executive Investment Advisor, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), attended an event to mark the grand opening of Alibaba's first data centre in Thailand held at Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok on 30 June 2022. Alibaba was represented by Mr. Selina Yuan, Vice President, Alibaba Group, and President, Alibaba…

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No weed hub at Khao San Rd

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has firmly rejected calls from business owners to turn Khao San Road into Thailand's cannabis hub.

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Chadchart wants Green Line deals publicised amid debt talk

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt wants to use the Information Act to publicise contracts pertaining to the construction of Bangkok's Green Line electric train network.

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Bangkok tops poll of regional cities

Bangkok on Monday topped a poll of the top 10 cities in Southeast Asia, as voted for by visitors to the Travel + Leisure website (travelandleisure.com).

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Ministry, BMA panel to tackle overhead cables

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have agreed to set up a joint committee to ramp up efforts to move overhead telecom cables underground.

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BMA says 'no' to pot hub at Khao San Rd

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has firmly rejected calls from business owners to turn Khao San Road into Thailand's cannabis hub.

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Reopening spike 'no surprise'

The number of new Covid-19 infections has picked up and is expected to continue rising in the next 10 weeks particularly in Bangkok and other provinces which are expecting an influx of tourists, health authorities warned on Monday.

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Mild Covid cases rising in major provinces

The number of new Covid-19 cases with mild symptoms is rising in Greater Bangkok and in tourist provinces, and so are cases with lung inflammation, according to the Department of Disease Control.

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Prayut joyed by latest travel rankings

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was made very happy by the Travel + Leisure website's ranking of Bangkok at the top of the Best Cities in Southeast Asia list, and Phuket and Samui as first and second in the Best Islands in Southeast Asia list, government spokesman Thanakorn Boonkongwanchana said on…

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Cybersecurity MoU with Israel a mutual 'first step'

Thailand is expected to sign a cybersecurity agreement with Israel, touted as the first step towards greater collaboration between the two countries, during a ceremony in Bangkok this week.

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Unlocking the brain

An unassuming personality, Israeli Eran Katz is both a best-selling author and an authority on memory and brain power. His books have been translated into 18 languages, including Thai and his bestsellers include Secrets Of The Super Memory and Five Gifts For The Mind.

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The enduring Thai-US friendship

Today, hundreds of millions of Americans around the world are celebrating the 246th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. We at the American Embassy in Bangkok will join that celebration, but we will also mark over 200 years of friendship between the US and Thailand.

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City protest plan needs a few tweaks

The novelty of Bangkok governor Chadchart Sitthipunt designating seven areas for public gatherings invites praise and doubts.

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City of hope

'Honestly, I feel like I am doing my dream job," Sanon Wangsrangboon answered quickly when asked about his first few weeks as Bangkok deputy governor.

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Reward for low-ranking do-gooders from Bangkok governor

ฺฺBangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt thanked low-ranking staff on Sunday for their good work that helped City Hall connect with residents in the capital.

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Majority agree with designation of Bangkok protest sites: poll

A large majority of people agree with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)'s designation of seven protest sites - some with confidence that the city administration would be able to effectively keep protesters in designated areas, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration,…

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How to grow a greener city

On Aug 12, Bangkokians will officially get a new landmark, though this time -- thankfully -- it won't be a shopping complex. Impressively, even before the gates of Benjakitti Forest Park are to be officially opened next month, it has already drawn praise from many quarters -- a rare feat…

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Mitigating dissent risks

The designation of seven protest sites by City Hall has been met with a cautious welcome from academics, politicians and protest leaders who agreed it should not stop rallies spilling to other parts of the capital.

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Krungthep Thanakhom ponders government intervention

The board of Krungthep Thanakhom (KT), the business arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), is considering two options involving government intervention to help solve issues surrounding two Green Line extensions.

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Scouts take oath, parade to celebrate National Scout Day

Boy and girl scouts, Red Cross Youth members, marine scouts and air scouts from schools across Bangkok attended the annual oath-taking ceremony and parade to mark the 111th anniversary of the National Scout Day on Friday.

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Senior monk accused of embezzling temple funds

A former asset manager of a temple in Bangkok has renewed a complaint he made against the temple's current abbot, accusing him of embezzling 95 million baht and disposing of a partially cremated corpse into the Chao Phraya River.

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City Hall, TAT plan festivals for capital

City Hall is working with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote tourism in Bangkok and revitalise the economy with a plan afoot to organise a variety of festivals in the capital to attract tourists all year round.

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Beauty brand brings French flair to Chidlom

Officine Universelle Buly, a French fragrance and cosmetics brand, made its way to Bangkok with the opening of its first flagship store in Thailand, which is situated on the 1st floor of Central Chidlom. This marks the start of its new chapter in retail market experience in Asia.

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Looking ahead

Welcome to the second half of 2022, officially! Things are looking up as the mask mandate has been lifted and Miss Rona is considered an endemic, starting from today. To celebrate getting back to the old normal, we think it's fitting to present exciting openings of hotels that you can…

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