Pratunam street vendors petition to stay A small group of street vendors in the Pratunam area on Monday petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to order City Hall to review its plan to chase them off the sidewalks, arguing it would kill “Bangkok’s charm. About 30 Pratunam street vendors led by Chaiya Termpongchareonkij submitted the request […]
Bangkok Songkran to be cut to 3 days per BMA Explore and Discover Thailand Bangkok Metropolitan Administration today announced that the Songkran festival will only last three days this year to help with water conservation during the current drought crisis The nation is facing its worst water shortage in twenty years and the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority has announced it […]
Balenciaga fashion house try to sue Thailand for Intellectual Property rights over original Thai box luggage bag THE head of the Intellectual Property Department has assured the Balenciaga fashion house – which makes shoes, clothing and handbags – that Thai-based handbag manufacturers have not broken intellectual property laws. Consumers could carry Thai-made handbags, which look […]
Uni Students create phone App for elderly – might it be more use to tourists in Pattaya? Another news article brought to you by Explore and Discover Thailand from the Thai Discovery blog Original article – The Nation 7th March 2016 THAI UNIVERSITY students have successfully developed an Android social networking application for elderly persons, […]
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 […]
Reservoir drought crisis forcing extreme dam measures THE ROYAL IRRIGATION Department (RID) is considering pumping water for use from the bottom levels of some major dams. as a result of the reservoir drought crisis. Water levels at 10 reservoirs nationwide are showing signs of crisis and the RID has warned farmers to stop stealthily pumping […]
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 […]
76 districts nationwide facing water shortages AS MANY as 76 districts in various provinces including Bangkok are facing the risk of water shortages over the next few months, Agriculture Ministry meeting documents revealed yesterday. Bangkok’s Nong Chok district would lack about 58 million cubic metres of water from February to April. The districts facing 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 […]
Troubled sea gypsies ponder their future – Living Thailand Original article from The Nation newspaper February 11th 2016 Troubled Sea Gypsies are facing double trouble – from disputes on land and limitations in making a living on sea. It was revealed that 13 out of 21 sea gypsies’ lands have been encroached upon. “We […]
5-10 Baht Tax Hike On Smokes Effective Immediately Tax hikes on Smokes – effective midnight Tuesday 9th February 2016 Original article by Stickboy Bangkok February 10th The government have slapped an extra 5-10 baht on a packet of cigarettes out of nowhere after approving an excise tax increase on Tuesday that came into force […]
Passport forger The Doctor captured in Thailand after many years Original post from The Nation newspaper 10th february 2016 IRANIAN ARRESTED IN CHACHOENGSAO WITH 173 FAKE PASSPORTS, ENDING LONG HUNT; 6 ACCOMPLICES HELD Passport forger The Doctor captured in Thailand: “THE DOCTOR”, a shadowy figure who was involved in passport forgery for many years, has […]
