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More than 35,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure security during the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Friday and Saturday, according to Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, chief of the national police.

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Capital leads the nation in pollution complaints

Bangkok is leading the nation in terms of pollution-related complaints, followed by the industrial provinces of Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon, according to the Pollution Control Department (PCD).

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Clinton Kane to perform at Lido Connect

Only two weeks away, fans of the Aussie rising star Clinton Kane will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with him during his Bangkok debut concert at Lido Connect 3, Rama I Road, on Nov 29 at 8pm.

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Xi's visit to Bangkok: East wind blowing

Thai government this week will welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping with three understandings at the forefront of its mind, namely that now is the Asian Century; that China is the undisputed leader; and that Thailand-China ties are consequential to peace and stability in the region. Thailand will do its utmost…

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Music therapist to give a piano recital

Sala Sudasiri Sobha is hosting a piano recital by Pinnaree Yontararak Kurzydło, a board certified music therapist based in Bangkok, on Sunday at 4pm.

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A summit for who?

This week, the leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations will meet in Bangkok. This year's summit is crucial, as it takes place amid increasing geopolitical temperatures as well as the growing risk of a global recession.

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Fan favourite Beethoven concerto to be performed by Polish pianist

After his sold-out Bangkok debut performance six years ago, Polish concert pianist Krystian Zimerman will make his second highly-anticipated appearance with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Nov 22 at 8pm.

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Summit sees gatherings banned at 20 city spots

The government has prohibited public gatherings at 20 inner city areas in Bangkok during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit from Monday to Saturday.

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Taxi fares to rise in Greater Bangkok

The Transport Ministry and taxi drivers have agreed on new fare rates for Bangkok and its vicinity that will see passengers paying about 7% more for a ride.

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Watches, daggers and cricket ice cream: Asian summit treats

A custom wristwatch from Cambodian leader Hun Sen at the ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh, a foot-long dagger at the G-20 meetings in Bali, and cricket ice cream and Thai noodles with worm sauce at the APEC talks in Bangkok

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Guru Weekly's Buzz for Nov 11 to 17

Our pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

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Woman 'disgusted' as airplane passenger throws up over her on 13-hour flight

After jetting off on the 13-hour flight from Bangkok to London, a woman was left drenched in a passenger's vomit that 'gushed' all over her and her belongings

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Taxi fares to rise in Greater Bangkok

The Transport Ministry and taxi drivers have agreed on new fare rates for Bangkok and its vicinity that will see passengers paying about 7% more for a ride.

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Luxury hotels thriving thanks to revival of Mice market

The uneven tourism recovery has been highlighted by lower-end hotels' struggle to catch up with five-star properties, which have greatly benefited from the return of the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) market.

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Beyond the beach

After a one-hour journey from Bangkok to the southern town of Trang, the pilot announced we were landing, but our plane took off again a few minutes later. I looked out the window and spotted rain clouds forming over the airport and runway. Due to poor visibility, the pilot opted…

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K-pop band N.Flying returns for Bangkok show

Just nine days away, K-pop boyband N.Flying will be flown into the City of Angels to throw the "2022 N.Flying Live 'Into The Light' in Bangkok" concert at Ultra Arena of Show DC, Rama IX Road, on Nov 19 at 6pm.

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More krathong floated in Bangkok than last year

The number of krathong floated in Bangkok during the festival on Tuesday night was up 42% on last year, City Hall reported on Wednesday.

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High-speed rail project running late

The contract governing the construction of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway may need to be renegotiated as work on the first phase between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima has fallen behind schedule, a source at the Transport Ministry said.

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60,000 criminal suspects rounded up

More than 60,000 suspects in cases mostly tied to narcotics and illegal weapons have been detained during a series of nationwide raids from Oct 10 until on Tuesday, in a major security operation aimed at bolstering confidence among the international delegates attending the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in…

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Amari Watergate marks 28 years with a major transformation

Pratunam may not be your first idea for a getaway in the city but Amari Watergate Bangkok proves to be a respite from the hustle and bustle, and a convenient base for city exploration, thanks to its prime location in Bangkok's shopping district.

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Uno Mas now opens for lunch

Take your lunch experience to new heights — on the 54th floor of Centara Grand at CentralWorld to be exact — at Uno Mas, one of Bangkok's best-known Spanish restaurants.

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Long way round: how does Russian airspace closure affect Asian flights?

Plane Talk: The current journey from London to Bangkok is typically 500 miles further than the direct track

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High-speed rail project 'behind schedule'

The contract governing the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway construction may need to be renegotiated, as construction of the project's first phase between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima is now falling behind schedule, a source at the Transport Ministry said.

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Grocery retailer Big C said to weigh $500 million Thai IPO

Big C Supercenter Plc, which runs supermarkets and convenience stores in Southeast Asia, is considering going public again in Bangkok through an initial public offering that could raise more than $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

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33 Bangkok parks open for Loy Krathong festival

Thirty-three public parks in Bangkok will be open for the Loy Krathong festival and workers will collect Krathong floats for disposal from 8pm until 5am on Wednesday.

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