Bangkok posts
Siam Discovery to be revamped into an ‘Exploratorium’ Another news item from the Explore and Discover Thailand blog at Thailand Discovery THE NEWLY MADE-OVER SHOPPING MALL RETURNS IN THE SECOND QUARTER WITH A “FACELESS” CONCEPT THAT INVITES EXPLORATION THREE YEARS after Siam Discovery Center metamorphosed from Bangkok’s oldest shopping mall into a sparkling and high- tech […]
Thailand’s water drought latest 3 Hospitals relying on trucks filled with water. Residents in some areas face rationing because of daily limits on tap-water. Thailand’s water drought. AT LEAST three hospitals are now reliant on water sent in by trucks to keep normal services running. Abhaibhubet Hospital in Prachin Buri province is taking between 20,000 […]
Is alcohol too cheap in Thailand. What do you think? Is alcohol too cheap in Thailand. Activists are demanding a tax increase on alcohol sales in Thailand, in order to discourage new drinkers and reduce medical costs for alcohol-related maladies. The call comes from the Centre for Alcohol Studies, reports the Bangkok Post, who want to mimic […]
Pratunam Market is next to be cleared – a tragedy for Bangkok? Pratunam’s Flashy, Trashy Fashion to be Swept Away A pedestrian walks through stalls specializing in apparel and fashion items in Bangkok’s Pratunam area. Photo: Jef1947 / Flickr By Sasiwan Mokkhasen Staff Reporter at Khaosod English – Click here to see the original Khaosod English […]
Khlong Thom: where old mobiles get new life EVERY TIME a new iPhone is launched, people flock to the shops just so they can pay well above the odds for a brand new shiny one. In sharp contrast though, the other day, several people were seen on their hands and knees on the street looking for […]
Bangkok faces water test as drought looms Original article from The Nation Thailand 22nd february 2016 AUTHORITY TO TRY LOWER DISTRIBUTION AMID EFFORTS TO CUT TAP WATER USAGE THE METROPOLITAN Waterworks Authority (MWA) will test lower-watervolume distribution for 24 consecutive hours in some areas this week as it braces for an imminent drought crisis. The […]
Pak Klong Talad flower market is not just one of Bangkok’s oldest & biggest wholesale markets but also an area rich in charm and history. Academics have proposed a joint panel for footpath regulations. ARCHITECTURE PROFESSOR SAYS A SPECIAL COMMITTEE SHOULD BE SET UP TO ENSURE FAMOUS PAK KLONG TALAD MARKET AREA RETAINS ITS APPEAL […]
1,600 Pandas World Tour coming to Bangkok THE 1,600 PANDAS World Tour will be gracing 10 landmarks in Thailand from next month in a move to promote conservation and awareness of environmental issues. Central Embassy and AllRightsReserved, together with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), are behind the “1,600 Pandas World […]
The Emerald Buddha Mysteries and Chronicles Author: Corrie Lamprecht The Emerald Buddha Mysteries and Chronicles. ‘I wrote a book about the Emerald Buddha – History and Chronicles. It is on Kindle for US$ 3.99. In Thailand I will sell direct with deposit to bank in PDF format – Tb 140. The .pdf has many more […]
Coins of Thailand and the Bangkok temples Coins of Thailand Did you know that each of Thailand’s Baht coins has a famous Bangkok temple on the rear. With a little planning it is possible to visit each one in a day but don’t forget to take plenty of small coins in change with you for […]
Ghost tower in the sky Bangkok’s creepy abandoned skyscraper A ghost tower in the sky Bangkok’s creepy abandoned skyscraper BANGKOK, Jan 14 — Its official name is the Sathorn Unique Tower, though many know it by a different name — the Ghost Tower. What was supposed to be a symbol of class and culture in downtown […]
January Festivals in Thailand Author: Josh at Asia backpackers Across Thailand, Annual Events in Thailand, January January Festivals in Thailand. The hyper links are in the main to Wikipedia pages which gives more details on the city or province. While there are a few that have more specific information and send you to our […]
