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62 provinces, including Bangkok, warned to brace for more heavy rain

Heavy rain is forecast to continue in 62 provinces, including Bangkok, on Friday, the Meteorological Department reported on Thursday.

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Thailand bars anti-junta Myanmar model

A Myanmar model and beauty pageant contestant who took refuge in Thailand after speaking out against the military coup in her homeland has been denied entry after a trip abroad and detained at Suvarnabhumi airport, immigration authorities said on Thursday.

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Thailand denies entry to model who denounced Myanmar junta in pageant speech

A Myanmar model who took refuge in Thailand after speaking out against a military coup in her homeland has been blocked from returning to Bangkok, Thai authorities said on Thursday, over what her manager said was an Interpol notice.

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'Madam Dear' makes defection to Democrats official

The Democrat Party opened its arms to Watanya Bunnag on Thursday with the hope that her arrival will help restore its popularity among voters in Bangkok.

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Australia to help host HERO, Pride after Apec

Australia will assist in hosting two major LGBTQ+ events to promote gender equality in Thailand, shortly after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit in Bangkok from Nov 18-19.

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Governor backs 4am closing times

The governor of Bangkok supports entertainment venues staying open until 4am in order to promote night-time tourism.

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BMA sorely needs financial advisers

On Sept 7, 2022, the Central Administrative Court ordered the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) and its wholly owned subsidiary Krungthep Thanakom (KT) to pay Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company (BTS) back overdue Operating and Maintenance (O&M) fees on extensions 1 and 2 of the Green Line (Sky Train) in…

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French animation films come to House Samyan

A selection of 12 animation movies from France will be screened during the "Beyond Animation Film Festival", which kicks off today and runs until Oct 1. The venues are House Samyan of Samyan Mitrtown on Rama IV Road and Alliance Francaise Bangkok on Witthayu Road.

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K-pop stars BTS to draw Thai tourists to Seoul

Supergroup BTS want people in Bangkok to visit the South Korean capital Seoul.

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54 EV buses eyed for 5-year rental

State-run Transport Co will propose that its executive committee procures 54 electric vehicle (EV) minibuses on a rental basis to cover five interprovincial routes, according to Managing Director Sanyalak Panwattanalikit.

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Uniting the world through art

The third edition of Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) 2022 is set to return from Oct 22 to Feb 23. Under the theme of "Chaos: Calm", BAB will showcase over 200 art pieces by 73 artists from 35 countries at 12 venues in Bangkok including Wat Pho, Wat Arun, the Bangkok…

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Governor proposes Lat Krabang 'floodway'

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says he will propose the building of a new "flood highway" at today's meeting of the National Water Resource Committee.

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Red Lobster arrives in Bangkok

For the first time in Thailand, Red Lobster, a popular US restaurant chain, is welcoming seafood lovers into its brand-new Bangkok outpost.

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Greg Norman to visit Capitol Hill to discuss LIV Golf, address Saudi Arabia concerns

The series is on a two-week break before hosting consecutive events in Bangkok, Thailand, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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More pumps installed to drain flooded Bangkok

The Irrigation Department has installed more pumps to speed up the draining of floodwater from around Bangkok into the sea.

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NGOs plan to boost Thai language skills in migrant workers

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Bangkok and adjacent provinces are cooperating to teach Thai language and computer literacy skills to migrant workers, in a bid to increase their skills and enhance their living conditions.

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DTP Global REITs Management launches DTPHREIT

DTP Global REITs Management (DTPRM), a REIT management company under DTGO Prosperous (DTP), has launched DTP Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (DTPHREIT), a hotel and leasehold REIT to invest up to 4.107 billion baht in MQDC’s high-potential hotel business, with a condition that the former owner agrees to buy back…

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Govt revokes contracts with 9 private hospitals over fraudulent claims

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has decided to revoke its contracts with nine private hospitals in Bangkok because they allegedly filed false claims for reimbursements for their services under the universal healthcare scheme.

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Calls mount for city flood retention areas

Located in a low-lying area on the Chao Phraya River basin, Bangkok covers an area of 1,569km² but it has little space for green areas that can be converted into flood retention areas.

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BMA pairs with RID to tackle floods

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has plans to work with the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) and governors in neighbouring provinces to better manage the city's flood waters during the rainy season.

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'Popcorn gunman' released after six years in jail for 2014 tragedy

Vivat Yodprasit, who was dubbed by media the popcorn gunman, was released on Thursday after serving less than six years in jail for his role in a shoot-out in Bangkok's Laksi district in 2014 that killed one person and wounded three others during street demonstrations.

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Ex-cop jailed twice for fraud arrested again

A former senior police officer who had been imprisoned twice has been arrested in Bangkok in connection with fraud at a gold shop and a currency exchange.

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When old trains are new again

Seventeen second-hand passenger train carriages from Japan are set for a new lease of life having now been refurbished ahead of being put into service for short tourism routes from next month, says the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

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Ripples In Crypto-Land As XRP Investors Take Bets On Interbank Payments Tech

BANGKOK — One of the largest cryptocurrencies by market cap may bounce back after a hiatus. XRP, the world’s seventh largest crypto by market cap, is hoping an out of court legal settlement will turn around its recent lackluster performance. But opinions among crypto investors are still divided about where the…

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Heavy rain forecast nationwide

Heavy rain is forecast to continue in provinces in all regions, including Bangkok, from Saturday into Wednesday, with flash floods and overflows expected in high-risk areas.

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