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Soho House hosts Hard Hat dinner ahead of its Bangkok opening

Last month, Soho House, as per tradition, hosted a Hard Hat pre-opening dinner at the site of its much-anticipated Bangkok club in Sukhumvit. Soho House’s Hard Hat dinners were conceived as a get-together for committee members before a house officially opens, and has remained a celebration of creative communities all…

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Loss-making projects face BMA review

City Hall will review three projects approved by past administrations which have been incurring heavy losses in an effort to make them more profitable, said deputy Bangkok governor Wisanu Subsompon.

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Marina Abramović returns for a special talk on Jan 25

Thumbnail picture courtesy of the Marina Abramović Archives. “History Of Long Durational Work And MAI” is the title of an upcoming lecture to be conducted by performance and conceptual artist Marina Abramović. It's scheduled for Jan 25 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre from 6-8.15pm, as part of the ongoing…

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Upcoming performances for 2023

Bangkok has been nicknamed the "city of concerts" by local media outlets and the moniker isn't such a stretch, given a slew of big-name international entertainers coming to rock the crowd. Last-chance tickets to see Blackpink and pre-sale tickets to see Bryan Adams go on sale today and it doesn't…

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B230m assets impounded, arrests in major drug suppression operation

Narcotics Suppression Bureau police arrested six suspects and impounded about 230 million baht worth of assets in a major drug suppression operation in nine provinces.

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Light traffic on Bangkok-bound Mitrapap highway

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Traffic on the Mitrapap highway was light on Tuesday morning as people had begun returning to the capital on Monday after celebrating the New Year in northeastern provinces, the 2nd Highway District reported on its Facebook page.

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Westlife set to return to Bangkok

Westlife will make a comeback with their greatest hits and special surprises for Thai fans during "Westlife The Wild Dreams Tour In Bangkok" at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, on Feb 28 at 8.30pm.

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Italians in Siam

When Mariannina Zuccaro arrived in Bangkok for her marriage with Mario Tamagno, an Italian architect who worked in Siam from 1900-1925, she encountered a stark contrast between her fiance's self-effacing character and monumental creations. According to Italians At The Court Of Siam, she referred to a photograph of the inauguration…

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Bangkok trending in travel destination online searches

Tourism revenue is expected to reach 80% of the pre-Covid level this year, with foreign visitors' numbers back up to half the previous level, according to a government spokesman.

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New year, new spaces, new hangouts

Bangkok is an ever-changing city and 2023 will be a testament to that as many new buildings and projects spring up. From a new shopping mecca to an urban park, Guru brings you a list of mega projects that will launch in 2023.

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Electric boat service gets fresh start

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is moving to resume the electric boat service along Klong Phadung Krung Kasem in May, which was suspended last year due to low passenger numbers.

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Countries across the world ring in the new year

From Bangkok to Berlin, one time zone at a time celebrated the entry into 2023.

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It can't be worse than last year, can it?

Well, here we are on the very first day of a brand new year. There has to be something auspicious about that. A good day to purchase lottery tickets with a few number ones perhaps?

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Poll: Flourishing economy tops 2023 wish list

A flourishing economy tops Thais’ wish list for 2023 and the Year of the Rabbit, according to an opinion survey by Bangkok University, or Bangkok Poll.

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Man of the people: Chadchart shapes up

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt -- the city's first elected chief in nine years -- remains popular with the public since he secured a landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in May.

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Human trafficking rampant in Southeast Asia; victims duped

HANOI/BANGKOK -- Thousands of young people from Southeast Asia seeking job opportunities have been sold to gangs of Chinese scammers who force their victims to take part in crimes and physically assault them.

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Northern Ireland-born cybercrime expert says Troubles experience sparked global career

"I spent much of my time jumping between Vienna, New York, Beijing and Bangkok"

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Guru Weekly's Buzz for Dec 30-Jan 5

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

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All the world's a stage

Global issues such as the Russian-Ukraine war affected countries around the world, and Thailand, as the host of the Apec summit, was no exception.

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Hot spots to ring in New Year

At last, it's time to say goodbye to 2022 and those living in Bangkok are blessed with many choices of venue to spend the remaining hours having fun before counting down to 2023 together.

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Northern Ireland born cybercrime expert says Troubles experience sparked global career

"I spent much of my time jumping between Vienna, New York, Beijing and Bangkok"

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Passengers spark terror as five throw punches during heated row on international flight

A fight broke out on board a Thai Smile Airways flight between Bangkok and India with punches thrown following a heated row before a flight attendant stepped in

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Asia's hotspots prepare for boom as China eases restrictions

BANGKOK/SINGAPORE/SYDNEY: Thailand and other Asian countries are bracing for an influx of Chinese tourists as Covid-19 restrictions are dismantled, and while some are wary, operators in others are preparing packages such as hotpot buffets to cash in on the expected spike in travel.

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Samut Prakan cluster the hottest zone in Greater Bangkok

The cluster of Bang Phli-Bang Bo-Bang Sao Thong in Samut Prakan was the hottest zone in Greater Bangkok in 2022, with land prices soaring the most over two consecutive quarters. The area also has the most new low-rise houses.

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A look at the past, present and future

The past, present and future co-exist in "Timeless Path", which is running at Four Seasons Art Space by Moca Bangkok at Four Seasons Hotel, Charoen Krung Road, until April 2.

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