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Unsafe levels of fine dust are forecast for the capital city from Tuesday to Friday due to stagnant air and extensive burning in Cambodia.

Bangkok Post

Country comes to the city

The All-Thidsa Molam Band was in Bangkok this past weekend to perform at the Thailand International Jazz Conference. World Beat caught up with band last Friday when they played two sets at Isan Spicy BBQ, a rooftop bar at the Jim Thompson Art Center.

Bangkok Post

Blackpink shop and exhibition open at ICONSIAM

Calling all Blinks in Bangkok and beyond -- a Blackpink concert exhibition with pop-up shop is now on display at ICONSIAM.

Bangkok Post

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty pull out of Thailand Open; Saina Nehwal too withdraws

BANGKOK: Commonwealth Games champion Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will miss the Thailand Open Super 300 badminton tournament after the former failed to completely recover from his hip injury suffered recently.

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Air pollution warning for Bangkok

Unsafe levels of fine dust are forecast for the capital city from Tuesday to Friday due to stagnant air and extensive burn-off in Cambodia.

Bangkok Post

High hopes for new landmark

The Na Phra Lan tunnel near the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) is becoming a tourist attraction on Rattanakosin Island, also known as the old town in Bangkok, with up to 40,000 tourists expected to visit the tunnel each day.

Bangkok Post

Demonstrator dies during march for political detainees

A demonstrator on Sunday passed out and was later pronounced dead after joining a march to the Criminal Court in Bangkok to demand the temporary release of political detainees and suspects imprisoned for lese majeste charges.

Bangkok Post

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Dept goes after black-smoke belchers to curb PM2.5 pollution

Public transport vehicles are being checked more thoroughly for black smoke emissions to curb fine dust pollution in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, says the Pollution Control Department (PCD).

Bangkok Post

Police chief wants transparent probe into extortion claim

The national police chief has ordered investigators to find more evidence related to a Taiwanese actress’s complaint that police extorted 27,000 baht from her at a checkpoint in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district earlier this month.

Bangkok Post

Drop in air quality due next week

The Public Health Ministry warns of a drop in air quality in Bangkok next week and urges people -- especially vulnerable groups -- to step up their protection against harmful ultra-fine dust particles.

Bangkok Post

Business is booming for BDMS

From its origins owning a small hospital 50 years ago, today Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) has become the largest hospital network in Asia-Pacific.

Bangkok Post

‘I was a drunk for 20 years’: The unlikely US priest revered in the slums of Bangkok

Father Joe arrived in Bangkok in the 1970’s. Fifty years, 15 schools and 30,000 students later, he credits the community with saving him

The Guardian - AU

Scenic train routes in Thailand

Trains allow you a slower pace of life, time to look out the windows and enjoy the journey you're on, a front-row seat to different sceneries. Whether you're a train buff or just looking for a new way to explore Thailand, here's a list of the most scenic railway routes…

Bangkok Post

Guru Weekly's Buzz for Jan 27 to Feb 2

Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

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International AIDS relief program, at 20, looks to next steps

BANGKOK — Saturday marks a major milestone in the global fight to eliminate the AIDS epidemic, as the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief celebrates its 20th anniversary as the largest commitment by a country to combat a disease.

Bangkok Post

Donation of computer desktops to needy rural schools in coordination with Bangkok Post Foundation

ManpowerGroup, the leading global workforce solutions company, recently donated thirty computer desktops to needy rural schools in Phetchaburi province.

Bangkok Post

So about time – Soho House Bangkok has arrived

The pleasure of seeing a full room of people connecting and having a good time is what drove Nick Jones to open the first Soho House social club on London's Greek Street in 1995.

Bangkok Post

Manhattan in the mix at St. Regis

Continuing to ring in the new year, the St. Regis Bangkok recently showcased a sophisticated bar programme developed by new bar manager Volkan Ibil. The hotel's daily Violet Hour martini ritual and a curated menu of drinks with New York influences have been crafted to represent the art of drinking.

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Bangkok Post

Bangkok Bank raises loan and deposit rates

Bangkok Bank said on Thursday it would raise deposit rates by a maximum of 0.25 percentage points and increase loan rates by between 0.15 and 0.20 points.

Bangkok Post

Police warned 'drunk' Taiwanese actress

Bangkok police say they did not extort money from a Taiwanese actress, who they say appeared drunk, but warned her about illegal possession of a vapouriser before letting her go during a New Year checkpoint stop.

Roll Call

International AIDS relief program, at 20, looks to next steps - Roll Call

Parts of the relief program, PEPFAR launched under President George W. Bush, are up for reauthorization this year.

Bangkok Post

Rescue workers arrested for defibrillator thefts

Police have arrested two rescue workers for stealing several public defibrillators that they sold at steep discounts to other rescuers, according to the Bangkok police chief.

The Guardian - UK

Bangkok air pollution prompts advice to work from home

Thai capital’s already bad air made worse by forest fires and burning on farms

Bangkok Post

Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games

Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have been officially selected as the hosts of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.

Bangkok Post

Working from home recommended in smoggy Bangkok

Authorities have urged Bangkok residents to work from home and wear respirator masks outdoors as air pollution level worsens in the capital.

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