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Bangkok Bank raises loan and deposit rates

Bangkok Bank said on Thursday it would raise deposit rates by a maximum of 0.25 percentage points and increase loan rates by between 0.15 and 0.20 points.

Bangkok Post

Police warned 'drunk' Taiwanese actress

Bangkok police say they did not extort money from a Taiwanese actress, who they say appeared drunk, but warned her about illegal possession of a vapouriser before letting her go during a New Year checkpoint stop.

Bangkok Post

International AIDS relief program, at 20, looks to next steps - Roll Call

Parts of the relief program, PEPFAR launched under President George W. Bush, are up for reauthorization this year.

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Rescue workers arrested for defibrillator thefts

Police have arrested two rescue workers for stealing several public defibrillators that they sold at steep discounts to other rescuers, according to the Bangkok police chief.

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Bangkok air pollution prompts advice to work from home

Thai capital’s already bad air made worse by forest fires and burning on farms

The Guardian - UK

Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games

Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have been officially selected as the hosts of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.

Bangkok Post

Working from home recommended in smoggy Bangkok

Authorities have urged Bangkok residents to work from home and wear respirator masks outdoors as air pollution level worsens in the capital.

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When the dust settles

When Sakarin Krue-On, artist and lecturer at the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, was asked to create an artwork for the 2021 exhibition "Art For Air" at Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center, he was struck with the idea of using snow globes.

Bangkok Post

The world’s most overrated cities according to reviews – and London is in the top 10

Online reviews showed travellers were most disappointed by Bangkok

The Independent UK

Chinese tourists caught running restaurant

Three Chinese who entered the country as tourists have been arrested for illegally operating a restaurant in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district.

Bangkok Post

Pink Line expected to open 'this year'

The Pink Line monorail in Bangkok will be up and running this year, with the project's construction about 95% done as of December last year, deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Anutin upbeat about city chances

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence his party can win House seats in Bangkok in the upcoming general election.

Bangkok Post

City can't ignore PM2.5

It appears the cool weather is dissipating, but Bangkok residents can count on the health-hazardous fine dust PM2.5 to hang around.

Bangkok Post

Social security a win-win solution

When Saw Sunday was severely burned and disabled in a workplace accident at a construction site in Thailand in 2019, his future looked bleak. However, the former migrant worker in November travelled to Bangkok from his home in Myanmar to collect the first instalment of benefit payments that he will…

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Soho House Bangkok to open mid-February

Soho House Bangkok is reported to open its doors mid-February, becoming the first House in Southeast Asia. Located within the quaint colonial-style building of the former Eugenia Hotel, on Sukhumvit 31, the House will have areas for eating and drinking, an event space and a pool terrace.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: East Asia marks Lunar New Year of the Rabbit

From Jakarta to Seoul, Bangkok to Beijing, people in Asia have been celebrating the Lunar New Year marking the start of the Year of the Rabbit.

Bangkok Post

Cameras and penalties to deal with idling cabs

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that serious action will be taken against taxis and tuk-tuks found idling and obstructing traffic, with penalties including fines and point deductions.

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Hungry have yen for taste of Japan

The number of Japanese eateries in Thailand rose by more than 20% last year and they are poised to continue dominating the restaurant market, outpacing foreign peers.

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Tourism prone to dodgy dealings

Earlier this month, a flight from China touched down in Bangkok with 269 passengers onboard. A few years ago, this would hardly be worth reporting, but this flight was celebrated with smiles and flowers to mark the arrival of Chinese tourists in Thailand after three long years.

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Porsche Das Treffen Hosts Vibrant Old-Meets-New Gathering In Bangkok

Das Treffen has grown exponentially to become the largest Porsche gathering in Southeast Asia.

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Cameras and penalties to deal with idling cabs

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Couple arrested with wild cat skins and parts

A couple arrested with 19 animal pelts and other items in Bangkok admitted to having sold talismans made from skins and oil of Asiatic golden cats online to customers with superstitious beliefs, police say.

Bangkok Post

Central Ramindra ready for restart

Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a retail and property developer, unveiled yesterday its revamped Central Ramindra mall aiming to draw customers with high purchasing power and strengthen its retail network in eastern Bangkok.

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Guru Weekly's Buzz for Jan 20 to 26

Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with special treats

As the ancient Chinese proverb goes, "To the ruler, the people are heaven; to the people, food is heaven." What to expect in the Year Of The Rabbit? Guru by Bangkok Post has a list of food and beverages to begin with.

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