Tag archives: BANGKOK

The fresh COVID-19 outbreak in Bangkok has spread to different areas and sectors, including political circles. MPs have isolated themselves and refrained from attending parliamentary meetings. Some cabinet ministers, who are at risk, have had to suspend their duties to observe the 14-day quarantine. Transport Minister, Saksayam Chidchob, is one…

The Transport Ministry has launched the “Near to Home and Far from Home” campaign to reduce traffic congestion during this year’s Songkran Festival, targeting people living within 300 kilometres from Bangkok Minister Saksayam Chidchob said the idea is to have motorists manage their travelling days, instead of all travelling on…

Bangkok’s street food queen, Che Fai, as she is popularly known as, as in ‘che’ meaning older sister in Chinese and ‘fai’ referring to the prominent moles scattered over her face – wins the prestigious Icon Award — Asia 2021 at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards, which was held virtually…

Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has found COVID-19 spread from two vendors at a wet market in Saphan Sung district to 5 family members early this month. CCSA assistant spokesperson Dr. Apisamai Srirangson said the disease was first confirmed in a male meat vendor, 39, who started developing symptoms…

If you are still thinking of what to do this weekend… Iconsiam has a perfect evening planned for you at its spectacular Riverside Park, which has been converted into a summer kite playground for you to fly kites with friends and family; or to just sit back relax and watch…

  Both Bhumibol bridges over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok will be partially closed to traffic overnight for road resurfacing from March 15-Sept 30. The Department of Rural Roads has asked motorists to avoid using the bridges from 10pm and 5am during the six-month period. The Department said the…