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BMA asks cabinet to decide on Green Line concession extension

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is asking the cabinet to decide quickly whether to grant a concession extension to operate the Green Line electric train system before it pays the 40-billion-baht debt to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of Green Line train services.

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Ploenchit Fair returns to help the needy

The British Community in Thailand Foundation for the Needy (BCTFN) is holding "Ploenchit Fair 2022", a fun day out for friends and families, at Bangkok Patana School, Sukhumvit 105 (La Salle Road), on Saturday from 10am to 9pm.

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Xi Jinping's 'unscripted' moments at G20, Apec

President Xi Jinping's unscripted moments during the summits in Southeast Asia last week offered rare insights into the country's most powerful leader in decades and reassurances about his post-pandemic diplomacy.

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Chinese businessman 'Tuhao' reports to police, denies charges

A Chinese businessman dubbed "Tuhao" turned himself in to Bangkok police on Wednesday to answer allegations of involvement in the illicit drug trade.

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Thailand’s Pot Boosters Battle Bid to Delegalize Cannabis

Thailand made it legal to cultivate and possess marijuana for medicinal purposes in June, but calls are mounting to relist the plant as a narcotic.

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Mall Group eyes complete business district

The Mall Group Co, one of the country's leading retail operators, is partnering with two billionaire families -- the Sirivadhanabhakdi and Chearavanont clans -- in a effort to make Bang Kapi a complete business, residential and shopping district in eastern Bangkok.

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Keep calm and protect

The 2022 Apec summit wrapped up in Bangkok over the weekend with a plethora of photo opportunities showing Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha rubbing shoulders with global leaders.

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Johnny Stimson to perform at Lido Connect

American singer-songwriter Johnny Stimson will be in town for his first gig in Bangkok at Lido Connect Hall 3, Rama I Road, on Dec 9 at 8pm.

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Alec Benjamin to play in Bangkok

American singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin is ready to convey love stories through his popular songs for Thai fans during "Alec Benjamin The (Un)Commentary Tour In Bangkok" which will take place at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre, 7th floor of Siam Square One, Rama I Road, on Dec 6 at 8.30pm.

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VP Harris Meets With China’s President Xi To Underscore Importance Of Stable US-China Relations

The VP confirmed the U.S.' commitment to Indo-Pacific alliances, while condemning North Korea's latest missile launch.

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Thai marijuana boosters rally to keep drug decriminalized

Around 200 backers of Thailand’s liberalized marijuana regulations have rallied in Bangkok to protest the possible rollback of the drug's recent decriminalization

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Trial resumes for suspects in 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing

A Thai court has resumed the long-delayed trial of two members of China’s Muslim Uyghur minority accused of carrying out a 2015 bombing at a Bangkok landmark that killed 20 people

The Independent UK

CentralWorld launches 'Embracing Happiness 2023’

CentralwOrld kicked off the "Embracing Happiness 2023" campaign, keeping in line with its reputation as a landmark for Christmas and New Year celebrations in the heart of Bangkok with cutesy decor, shows and more until Jan 1, 2023.

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Founding chef Andreas Caminada in residence at Igniv Bangkok

Igniv Bangkok is one of a few restaurants you’d go for the delicious sharing menu, but more to covet the tableware it is served on. Adding to the deliciousness is the visit of founding chef Andreas Caminada. For the first time since the restaurant opened, chef Caminada will be serving…

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Singapore Air adds flights to Bangkok, Phuket

Singapore Airlines Ltd will add flights to East and Southeast Asia, including Bangkok and Phuket, from early next year and trim some services to the United States as it tweaks routes and plane allocations to get a head start over rivals as nations ease travel restrictions.

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Chat group administrators charged with disseminating boy-sex videos

Administrators of two Line chat groups have been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly enticing boys into sending them sex videos which they then showed to people who paid subscriptions to view them online.

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Macron factor raises tourism hopes

The sight of French President Emmanuel Macron popping up at attractions in Bangkok last week has kindled hope his presence could add shine to the country's fast-recovering tourism industry.

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Three summits jointly boost centrality

Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand with distinctive styles of leadership and diplomatic finesse have succeeded in performing the most difficult somersault in international relations by uniting concerned parties from all sides over the Ukraine war to agree to disagree and then agree to agree. Bravo to the trio of Asean members…

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Cathay Pacific set to boost flights to Bangkok, holiday destinations in Thailand

Cathay Pacific Airways will boost the number of flights to Thailand's capital and the country's holiday destinations, as the airline aims to play a bigger role in Hong Kong's bid to seek closer ties with other countries in the region, the group's chairman has said.

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Hong Kong leader John Lee tests positive for Covid after returning from Apec trip

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from a trip to Thailand for a high-level regional trade summit.

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Guest chefs cooking up a storm in Bangkok

If you're in an early celebratory mood, November is an eventful month with visiting chefs cooking up a storm. Here are five highlights.

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Hong Kong leader tests positive for COVID after APEC forum

John Lee’s positive test result comes days after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bangkok.

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Hong Kong leader tests positive for COVID after APEC summit

Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee, has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from an Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders.

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Temple tour ends with peace pledge

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday met Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Ariyavongsagatanana at historic Wat Ratchabophit in Bangkok, where they discussed the promotion of social harmony and achieving sustainable economic development in the region and beyond.

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