Bangkok Blast Heroes: Chinese interpreters and blood donors answer calls for...
As Bangkok remains traumatized by the bomb explosion last night at Erawan Shrine that killed at least 20 and injured 125, some stories of human kindness and dignity are starting to emerge. Chinese...
View ArticleBangkok blast: Seven tourists among 20 confirmed killed
The estimated number of deaths from last night’s horrific bombing at Erawan Shrine in Bangkok now stands at 20 including at least seven tourists and five Thais, according to a police statement. The...
View ArticleChinese tourist captures Bangkok blast from Rajaprasong skywalk
A Chinese tourist filming from Rajaprasong skywalk captured this footage of last night’s bombing at Erawan Shrine that left at least 19 dead in downtown Bangkok. Thai authorities are currently...
View ArticleBangkok blast video shows flames rising above rooftops
A dashcam video published on Facebook shows the destructive power of the bomb blast at Erawan Shrine in Bangkok yesterday that killed at least 19 people. Smoke and flaming debris can be seen flying...
View ArticleReuters: Bangkok bombing kills 27
A bomb on a motorcycle exploded on Monday just outside a Hindu shrine in the Thai capital, killing 27 people, including foreign tourists, media reported, in an attack the government said was a bid to...
View ArticleThailand Defense Minister: TNT bomb meant to target foreigners, damage Thai...
Thailand’s defense minister Prawit Wongsuwong said tonight that bombers who killed at least 12 people at a shrine in central Bangkok late Monday had targeted “foreigners” to try to damage the vital...
View ArticleWitness to Bangkok blast aftermath: Bodies were mainly inside Erawan Shrine
Jussi Pajala was on the scene of this evening’s deadly explosion at Rajaprasong intesection in Bangkok shortly after it happened. When the 34-year-old Finnish national arrived, there was debris and...
View ArticleRajaprasong explosion death toll rises to at least 12
The death toll has risen to 12 and at least 30 people are injured in the explosion at Rajaprasong Intersection occurred around 7pm today while police have confirmed there is still one more bomb to be...
View ArticleBomb rocks Bangkok’s Rajaprasong intersection, several reported killed
A bomb exploded outside a religious shrine in at the Rajaprasong area in central Bangkok on Monday night, killing at least two people and wounding scores more, according to an AFP reporter at the...
View ArticleNation TV apologizes for dressing up staffer like Bangkok bomber for...
Nation TV issued an apology after one of their staff members dressed up like the now infamous Bangkok bombing suspect to film a news segment yesterday. The inconsiderate public stunt caused an uproar...
View ArticleMovie marathon: World Film Festival of Bangkok starts next week
Sit back, relax and enjoy an oversized bucket of popcorn at Bangkok’s 13th World Film Festival this November. The event is an opportunity for talented filmmakers to showcase their independent,...
View ArticleUN International Film Festival shines spotlight on violence against women
The global plight of women and girls facing violence will be highlighted by a free festival of international award-winning films and documentaries in Bangkok later this month. The UN Women Office for...
View ArticleCabbie crackdown: Drivers rejecting passengers to face immediate suspension
In a new crackdown on cabbies this week, drivers found rejecting passengers will be immediately suspended while those repeatedly breaking the law will be fired. Department of Land Transport (DLT)...
View ArticleMay the force be with you: Run with lightsabers at ‘Star Wars Run’
Calling all Star Wars fanatics and lunatics – the spaceship has landed in Thailand. After light-years of anticipation around the world, the Star Wars Run will finally be happening in Bangkok this month...
View ArticleSanta and his helpers: Friends raise money to buy gifts for underprivileged...
Every December, Thai-German friends David Pfizenmaier and Mike Biedassek dress up in Santa costumes with other volunteers and stand outside Central World collecting donations, hoping to make a...
View ArticleTrasher prom night to bring back sweet 16 memories
For Thai kids who didn’t get a proper prom because you went to a government school, Trasher wants to rid your memory of your boring graduation and give you the prom you deserve. If you dreamed of a...
View ArticleCountdown to clashes: Muay Thai matches at CentralWorld on NYE
With its huge Christmas tree and festive lights, Central World is gearing up for New Year’s Eve celebrations when it will hold special Muay Thai matches. Sudsakorn and Teng Neung will battle it out,...
View ArticleWe safe Thailand safe! Thai cops say country safe for ‘touris’
“Touris” confidence was definitely boosted yesterday when a troop of tourist police paraded through Bangkok with banners saying “We Safe Thailand Safe” and “Touris Safe.” The misspelled and...
View ArticleI choose you! Pikachu returns on Children’s Day with a cute dance party
The biggest gathering of Pikachu will return for the second year this today when the cuddly, yellow Pokémon will perform their famous dance at Siam Paragon. This article, I choose you! Pikachu returns...
View ArticleShop crafts and picnic with Chula kids at Nitade Fest 2016
Does a festival with creative artwork, delicious food and the chance to reminisce over your old college days sound good to you? If so, check out Nitade Fest, an annual flea market and exhibition...
View ArticleStreet food gets fancy facelift at food festival
Aims to cement Thailand's reputation as an internationally known destination for street food This article, Street food gets fancy facelift at food festival, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's...
View ArticleKawaii culture, JPop and more at Japan Expo 2016
Get ready to catch up on kawaii culture as the Japan Expo, featuring JPop, anime, Harajuku fashion to name just a few highlights, returns to Bangkok. This article, Kawaii culture, JPop and more at...
View ArticleIncredible India: Celebrate culture at Thai-Indian Fun Fair
The Thai-Indian Fun Fair returns this year, promising to bring India and its richly diverse culture alive. This article, Incredible India: Celebrate culture at Thai-Indian Fun Fair, originally appeared...
View ArticleGet in touch with nature at People & Forests Fair
Channel your inner eco-warrior and head to People & Forests Fair to learn about nature and ways to keep the forests alive. This article, Get in touch with nature at People & Forests Fair,...
View ArticleMovie romance: Japanese Film Festival 2016 welcomes Valentine’s Day
Get in the mood for love as Japanese Film Festival 2016 celebrates the upcoming Valentine’s Day with screenings of romantic movies. This article, Movie romance: Japanese Film Festival 2016 welcomes...
View ArticleFeminism shall rise: Bangkok to stage flash mob dance for International...
Bangkok Rising, a community of activists working to solve gender issues, will organize a flash mob dance around the city tomorrow to commemorate the upcoming International Women’s Day. To raise...
View Article‘1600 Panda’ mob hits CentralWorld (PHOTOS)
The ‘1600 Panda’ exhibition moved to CentralWorld this afternoon as part of its purpose to raise awareness about environmental conservation. This article, ‘1600 Panda’ mob hits CentralWorld (PHOTOS),...
View Article7 students injured after tree falls on them at Chulalongkorn University
Seven engineering freshmen were injured and rushed to hospital yesterday after a large tree fell onto a bench they were sitting on at Chulalongkorn University. This article, 7 students injured after...
View ArticleHarvard meets Chula: Conference aims to highlight contemporary issues, spark...
The annual conference by Harvard College in Asia Program (HCAP) arrives in Bangkok to raise awareness of contemporary matters and invites visitors to sharpen and exercise their minds. This article,...
View ArticleInside art school: Discover creative works at Stripped Art Street
Stripped Art Street, a market run by Chula art students, returns to the university this week to add a bit of creative fun on campus. This article, Inside art school: Discover creative works at Stripped...
View ArticleStudent harassed by moto-taxi drivers for calling GrabBike (VIDEO)
A Chulalongkorn University student was reportedly harassed by motorcycle taxi drivers in front of his dorm when a GrabBike driver came to pick him up. This article, Student harassed by moto-taxi...
View ArticleGrabBike driver fined THB4,000 following viral harassment video
Pathumwan police fined a GrabBike driver THB4,000 yesterday after the story of him getting harassed by local moto-taxi drivers went viral. This article, GrabBike driver fined THB4,000 following viral...
View ArticleStar Foxes: Leicester City get warm welcome in victory parade (PHOTOS)
The Leicester City players got a hero’s welcome from the Thai people as they proudly paraded their trophy along Bangkok streets this afternoon. This article, Star Foxes: Leicester City get warm welcome...
View ArticleNo beer garden, New Year’s countdown at CentralWorld this winter
There will be no beer garden outside CentralWorld shopping mall this year. This article, No beer garden, New Year’s countdown at CentralWorld this winter, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's...
View ArticleNo bum gun, no worries! Portable bidet shop opens at BTS Siam (VIDEO)
They kinda look like a private Songkran party just for your bottom. This article, No bum gun, no worries! Portable bidet shop opens at BTS Siam (VIDEO), originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's leading...
View ArticleDrug-filled Food: Antibiotics found in Subway’s chicken sandwich
Among 18 samples, the Subway chicken sandwich was the only food found to contain doxycycline antibiotics. This article, Drug-filled Food: Antibiotics found in Subway’s chicken sandwich, originally...
View Article‘The Villa Smaris’: Chula students bring hotel to life in annual play
Every year, a group of students come together to create a stunning play that makes audiences laugh and cry. The Faculty of Communication Arts of Chulalongkorn University presents “The Villa Smaris,” a...
View ArticleGet chased by ghosts this Halloween at ‘Ghost Run’
There’d better be some Thai ghosts at this charity run and not just a bunch of boring zombies. Participants will run for their life as they are chased by ghosts along the 4.5-kilometer route on the...
View ArticleA chill spa with serious style
Far above the chaotic shopping of Siam, there’s a glamorous person getting pampered in a chic, luxurious hotel. Shouldn’t that be you? This article, A chill spa with serious style, originally appeared...
View ArticleA craft beer promo to get excited about
The Roof Gastro, the funky rooftop oasis 25 floors above Rama I Road, just announced a craft beer promo we can really get behind. This article, A craft beer promo to get excited about, originally...
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