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Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall will close to the public at the end of this month

The majestic former royal reception hall is one of Bangkok's most stunning pieces of architecture.

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7 years 9 months ago

This foundation rescues Bangkok's excess food with meals for the needy

Launched in early 2016, Thai Harvest|SOS (www.thaiharvestsos.org) is a foundation that rescues surplus food from restaurants, hotels, grocery stores and events that would otherwise go to waste. The...

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7 years 9 months ago

The Bangkokians pushing back against unsustainable seafood

Why the EU yellow card and Tier 2 Watch List ranking are just the tip of the problems with seafood in Bangkok.

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7 years 9 months ago

How Charoenkrung Road is reinventing itself as Bangkok's hippest street

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7 years 9 months ago

What's holding back Bangkok's art scene?

With three biennials set to take place in 2018, we ask whether we’re entering an exciting new age for Thai art or facing another false dawn.

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7 years 9 months ago

Next time you book Grab, you could be picked up in a Bentley

If you've ever wanted to feel like a millionaire, here is your chance. Brought to you by

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7 years 9 months ago

These 5 resorts have some of Thailand’s best sunset views

Taking “million-dollar-view” to a whole new level.Brought to you by

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7 years 9 months ago

Meet the guy behind Bangkok's tiny rare movie posters shop

A true treasure trove for film buffs.

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7 years 10 months ago

Why it's completely unjustified for the BTS Skytrain to increase its fares

The new prices are reflective of a public transport system that is run for anyone but the public who rely on it.

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7 years 10 months ago

BTS to raise fares this October

Increased fares means improved services, right?

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7 years 10 months ago

Journalist facing sedition charges on attitude adjustment and self-censorship

An interview with Pravit Rojanaphruk.

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7 years 10 months ago

Monocle founder calls Bangkok one of world’s most inspiring cities

Tyler Brule has a lot of love for Bangkok right now.

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7 years 10 months ago

All the cats have been removed from Lumphini Park

First the monitor lizards, now the cats.

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7 years 10 months ago

The riverside communities making way for the Chao Phraya promenade

Stories from the people who made the Chao Phraya riverbank their home for over three generations.

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7 years 10 months ago

The MRT's "missing link" is no more and commuters are happy for once

The connection is real.

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7 years 10 months ago

5 beautiful Thai islands to take a dive

Grab your gear, these are some of the best dive spots in and around Thailand Brought to you by

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7 years 10 months ago

Meet the woman who runs a Thai tank-making empire

Nopparat Kulhiran shares the story to her success.

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7 years 10 months ago

Siam's new skywalk is finally open and it's covered in art

A good reason to step outside the mall.

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7 years 10 months ago

How to spend the perfect day out with your mom at Phrom Phong

There's no better area to spend the perfect day with your mother on Aug 12. Brought to you by

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7 years 10 months ago

Have Bangkok pet cafes gone too far?

To animal rights NGOs, the increasing exoticism of Bangkok's pet cafe industry is a frightening trend.

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7 years 10 months ago

A Day in the Neighborhood: Asoke

How to spend the perfect leisurely day around Sukhumvit Soi 15-29. Brought to you by

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7 years 11 months ago

BK at 700: Ex-editors and writers share their experiences that shaped the magazine

For 700 issues and 16 years, BK has been right there publishing alongside some of the biggest events in the city’s history. Here, ex-editors and writers share with us the experiences...

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7 years 11 months ago

The eviction of Chao Phraya riverside communities has begun

The government has now almost finished demolishing five communities along the Chao Phraya's banks to make way for the controversial river promenade project.

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7 years 11 months ago

[GALLERY] 9 Thai street artists reinvent a classic logo for the 21st century

And the results are all over Bangkok. Brought to you by

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7 years 11 months ago