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The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has admitted its public bus service is experiencing critical vehicle shortages on almost 27 routes, with nearly 90% of commuters having reported lengthy waits.

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Bangkok governor goes maskless during morning run

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Saturday demonstrated that people can now take off their face masks in open spaces by taking his morning run at Lumphini Park without a mask.

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration selects 7 protest sites

City Hall has designated seven sites where people can hold demonstrations in Bangkok under the Public Assembly Act, though rally organisers have to seek prior permission and follow related laws.

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Executives point to challenges women face from Covid

Leading male executives from PwC, 3M and B.Grimm Power discussed the impact of Covid-19 on the workforce and shared insights on maintaining diversity and strong teams yesterday at a 2022 Global Summit of Women (GSW) forum held in Bangkok entitled "Managing during uncertainties".

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Grab a chance at fairness

The GrabBike motorcycle taxi service launched in Bangkok in May 2017 and has since become increasingly popular among many commuters. Users particularly like the simplicity and convenience provided by the service, especially compared to that of the ubiquitous orange-vested "Win" drivers found at many street corners in the capital.

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Liverpool and Manchester United heading for Bangkok – at a big cost

Clubs’ pre-season clash is too expensive for some local fans with prices at least 60 times higher than for a domestic game

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City Hall announces 7 sites for public demonstrations

City Hall has announced seven sites where people can hold demonstrations in Bangkok under the Public Act.

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Women's vital role extolled

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and secret-general of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Kanit Sangsubhan delivered presentations yesterday during the opening session on the first day of the Global Summit of Women (GSW) 2022 in Bangkok entitled "Doing Business with Thailand".

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Turning a new leaf

To all Thais, now you can proudly brag that we're the first Asian country to legalise marijuana. The new milestone was marked on June 9, 2022, when growing and trading cannabis were no longer a crime in Thailand. Smoking gets a green light too, but puffing a joint in public…

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What's in a (soi) name?

At the front of practically every soi in Bangkok, you'll notice a pole with a blue sign with white letters at the top proclaiming its name. However, if you look closer you may find many sois in Thailand can brighten your day with their curious names. Here are a few…

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Snoopy sculptures sell for more than £150,000 at auction after two-month trail ends

The comic strip favourite fetched a pretty penny at auction with bidders from Bangkok and Texas taking part

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Chadchart frets over schoolkids using weed

Keeping young people away from marijuana, hemp and kratom needs the help of businesses near schools, says Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.

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Covid hospitalisations up in Bangkok

The number of Covid-19 patients admitted to hospitals in Bangkok has risen by 10% since last month, when entertainment places reopened.

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Please join “Business and Investment Opportunities in the Medical Sector in Thailand”

Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Paris Office, cordially invites companies to join its webinar on Business and Investment Opportunities in the Medical Sector in Thailand with BOI Headquarters, Bangkok Dusit Medical Service (BDMS), Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Sanet Asean Advisors, and STERIS (AST)

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Covid hospitalisations up in Bangkok with reopening of nightspots

The number of Covid-19 patients admitted to hospitals in Bangkok has risen by 10% since last month, when entertainment places reopened, the chief of the Department of Medical Services said on Thursday.

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Medical Services Dept issues warning over weed binging

The Department of Medical Services reports nine people have sought medical treatment for consuming too much cannabis at three hospitals in Bangkok under its jurisdiction, since the decriminalisation of marijuana on June 9.

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Global summit rings the bell for women

To open the market and mark the start of the three-day Global Summit of Women 2022 in Bangkok, female business leaders rang the opening bell at the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The summit examines the importance of women in the private sector and sheds light on gender diversity and equality…

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IKEA plans to open region's first city store on Sukhumvit

IKEA, a Swedish home furnishing brand, is scheduled to open its first Southeast Asian urban store in Bangkok by the end of next year.

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Women's summit to highlight opportunities

The 2022 Global Summit of Women (GSW) in Bangkok is set to highlight opportunities for women in the new reality that is filled with opportunities despite uncertainties.

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Bangkok ranked second best city for digital nomads

Bangkok is the world's second best city in which to work as a digital nomad because of its mix of accommodation, WiFi spots, transport and cuisine, according to a new study by the UK-based flexible working solutions provider The Instant Group.

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Love of the Irish: why are Gaelic games so popular in Asia?

Hurling, camogie and other sports have pushed into places like Thailand and Vietnam, where players find them inclusive

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Concession transparency

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has made a plausible move in ordering a review of the Green Line skytrain concessions.

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Join a temple tour in honour of a king

Siam Society is holding a study trip to visit four renowned Buddhist temples in Bangkok that were commissioned by King Mongkut.

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Chadchart, FTI eye greener Bangkok

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is pushing ahead with urban environmental development by teaming up with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to promote eco-friendly factories, clean water and working to increase green areas in the capital.

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BOI attends EV Forum 2022

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) on 17 June 2022 attended the "EV Forum 2022: Move Forward to New Opportunity" organised by Krungthep Turakij and Thansettakij at the Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

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