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Sitting on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Samphanthawong district is home to a large Chinese community and the Sampheng neighbourhood, which once functioned as Bangkok's primary commercial core. Browsing around, visitors can see historic Chinese shrines with striking architecture nestled among clusters of classic shophouses, transporting visitors…

Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang may step down as Bangkok governor next week to prepare his candidacy for a second term in office, according to a source at City Hall.

Nok Air cancelled its new Bangkok-Betong flights on Wednesday and Friday due to lack of passengers, promised refunds for the few tickets sold and suspended the service.

At the end of 2021, Bangkok had 5.52 million residents -- 53% of whom (2.93 million) are women.

In a career than spans three decades, photojournalist Vinai Dithajohn has risked his life covering several coups and protest movements mostly using Democracy Monument as a vantage point. An exhibition of some his most harrowing shots and others that humanise protesters and police officers alike is currently on display at…

The Australian embassy presents "Australian Comics – Promoting Culture Through Visual Story Telling", a brand-new exhibition showcasing the best and most original comic art from Down Under, at the Gallery, 3rd floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, until March 27.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concern over the Russian war against Ukraine that may affect the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok.

Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang has signed an order allowing participants in meetings and banquets to drink alcoholic beverages until 11pm, further easing Covid-19 controls.

The Bangkok governor on Monday boasted that an end is in sight to the capital's chronic annual flood problems with the construction of a second pair of underground water banks set to be completed within the next two years.

Bangkok's resident Irish music expert Prof Mick Moloney recently journeyed back to his old stomping ground in New York to perform with his musical mates at the annual Irish Heritage Concert at St Patrick's Cathedral. The concert is held each year to celebrate St Patrick's Day. This year it was…

The Sam Yan and Suan Luang areas -- charming districts in the heart of Bangkok -- are filled with delicious Asian food and the Chinese-Thai way of life. Over the years, each identity and element of the cultures in this community have been passed on to the new generation.