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Mata Amritanandamayi addresses World Hindu Congress in Bangkok

Mata Amritanandamayi calls for global order rooted in love, selfless service, and ethical laws at World Hindu Congress. 2,000 delegates from 61 countries discussed timeless Hindu values over 3 days. Mata Amritanandamayi stressed interconnectedness of human beings and nature, urging adherence to dharma and duty for collective well-being. Prominent figures…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Flying to Bangkok cheaper than flying to Northeast from Delhi! Know why?

If you thought travelling to Bangkok was costly, you must check the cost of flights from Delhi to any destination in Northeast India! The prices will give you a reality check and show that the truth here is that domestic flights are not cheaper than flying to international destinations.

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2023

Chinese beggars questioned

An investigation has been launched after three Chinese women, with scarred faces and amputated hands, were found by police begging on the roadside at different spots in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2023

Woman killed after shots fired in Klong Toey

A woman died and a man is in critical condition after gunfire erupted in Klong Toey district of Bangkok on Saturday morning.

Bangkok Post · Nov 13, 2023

Sticker on truck sparks bribe investigation

A collapsed section of road in Bangkok was blamed on an overloaded lorry suspected of making illegal payments to officials because of a sticker on its windscreen.

Bangkok Post · Nov 10, 2023

Section of Sukhumvit Road collapses

A steel slab covering a large hole on Sukhumvit Road collapsed under the weight of a truck in Bangkok on Wednesday, causing traffic congestion.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2023

Jail for police who extorted Taiwanese actress

The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on Wednesday sentenced four Bangkok policemen each to five years in jail for extorting 27,000 baht from a Taiwanese actress and her friends early this year.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2023

Extended nightlife hours to start Dec 15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed to extend opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues, including pubs and bars, to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.

Bangkok Post · Nov 6, 2023

BMA prepares to fight PM2.5 dust

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to a high level from Friday until Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 3, 2023

Israel says 54 Thai nationals being held hostage by Hamas

Bangkok says figure may include those dead and missing, of which Thais make up largest non-Israeli group

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023