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Bangkok officials end search operation at skyscraper that collapsed after earthquake

The high-rise building, meant to be the new office for the State Audit Office, was the only building in Bangkok that collapsed following the 28 March earthquake in Myanmar.

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Maeving’s New Blackout Electric Motorcycle Is a Retro-Inspired Urban Commuter

Electric motorcycles are steadily gaining ground in Europe and Asia, especially as alternatives to small-displacement ICE bikes. With growing concerns over emissions and fuel prices, more urban riders are looking toward low-maintenance, eco-friendly two-wheelers. In cities like London, Paris, and Bangkok, electric bikes are now a practical and increasingly popular…

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Bangkok officials end search operation at the skyscraper that collapsed following an earthquake

Thai authorities on Tuesday officially ended the search operation at the building under construction in the capital Bangkok which collapsed following an earthquake that killed dozens over a month ago

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Search for bodies ends at Bangkok collapse site

Efforts to recover the bodies of those lost in the collapse of the State Audit Office building in Bangkok, triggered by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, have ended, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

‘For inspiration, we go back to family’: the Bangkok hotel chef whose authentic cuisine is rooted in his past

Inspired by homestyle cooking from Thailand’s four regions, Athiti Moungthong gives the most traditional of dishes a modern twist as he shows off their fabulous flavours

The Guardian - UK

This Yamaha Scooter Bagged a Red Dot Award For Product Design

Scooters don’t always get the credit they deserve. They’re not flashy, loud, or built for bragging rights. But when it comes to surviving the daily grind—city traffic, fuel prices, tight parking—they’re pretty much unbeatable. In places like Manila, Bangkok, Tokyo, and all over Europe, scooters are the lifeblood of the…

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Wet weekend forecast

The Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms in the upper part of the country between Friday and Monday and forecast rainfall for Bangkok throughout the week.

Bangkok Post

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Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

The heroism of Australian women dedicated to saving war's most vulnerable victims has been remembered at a memorial service marking an unimaginable tragedy.

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A night or two to chill: why the flexiscape travel trend is a perfect fit for Southeast Asia

Travelling in this vibrant corner of the world is a sensory jamboree – so ending a trip with two nights of tranquillity at a fancy hotel is the perfect way to recalibrate before your journey home

The Guardian - UK

Seaplanes, coral planting and an enticing kiss bridge: the most enchanting romantic stays in Southeast Asia

South-east Asia is huge for destination weddings and honeymoons – but couples don’t need to get hitched to experience the delights this corner of the globe has to offer

The Guardian - UK

From Singapore to Vietnam: six concierges at luxe Southeast Asian hotels reveal the places you shouldn’t miss

For off-the-beaten-track adventures, the Concierge Desk is a reliable source of hot tips, whether you’re after romantic cable car dining or a wetlands wildlife walk

The Guardian - UK

Police seize fake brandname goods in Bangkok shopping mall

Police have arrested a Chinese man on a charge of selling counterfeit brand products and seized more than 27,000 smuggled items from a store in a shopping mall in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok earthquake: Will Thailand fall out of love with skyscrapers?

Some residents of the world’s 12th tallest city fear returning to high-rise living a month on from earthquake.

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Thailand arrests Chinese executive linked to Bangkok tower that collapsed during earthquake

Investigators allege company hid foreign control using Thai proxies

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Thai-Chinese company denies flouting safety measures in probe of skyscraper collapse following quake

A Thai-Chinese company has denied allegations its steel rods did not pass safety standard tests after nationwide criticism prompted an investigation into the collapse of a high-rise building under construction after an earthquake last month in Bangkok

Bangkok Post

Construction executive of collapsed Bangkok building arrested

The Department of Special Investigation has arrested a Chinese executive of the construction company that was building the State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, where dozens of people died when it collapsed during the March 28 earthquake.

Bangkok Post

Old couple injured when politician’s BMW hits pickup

An elderly couple were injured when a BMW driven by a member of a prominent political family hit their pickup truck on Bangkok’s eastern outer ring road in Pathum Thani province on Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post

Songkran road accidents and injuries pass 1,000

The number of road accidents and injuries has passed 1,000 in the first four days of the Songkran holiday travel period, with some holidaymakers beginning their trips back to Bangkok on Tuesday.

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Buddhist statues in Thailand splashed with water as Songkran New Year festival starts

Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

Bangkok Post

Two Chinese men arrested for thefts on plane to Bangkok

Two Chinese passengers have been arrested and charged for stealing cash from other travellers on a flight from Macao to Bangkok.

The Independent UK

Man accused of urinating on a fellow passenger mid-air

The airline said the passenger had been displaying ‘unruly behaviour’ on the flight

Bangkok Post

100 questioned over Bangkok building collapse

Police have interviewed nearly 100 people as part of an investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Four more bodies found in collapsed tower

Four more bodies have been found in the rubble that was the State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, as searchers approach an area where many labourers were working when the March 28 earthquake struck.

The Guardian - UK

Rebirth: Home Sweet Home review – family holiday turns into hellish apocalypse in Thai-set yarn

When a square-jawed cop arrives with his family for a Bangkok vacation they coincide with a demon wreaking havoc

Bangkok Post

Bangkok residents seek quake-proof homes

Shaken hours earlier by a massive earthquake, Phatsakon Kaewkla

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