Just three years ago, Bangkok had over 683 areas designated for street food. Now, that number has fallen to 175 as the Bangkok metropolitan government has made numerous efforts to clean up the city’s congested […]
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In December 2018, Thailand legalized medical cannabis. Since that time, research and development at Thai hospitals and universities have led to FDA-approved medical cannabis products that can be obtained not just at certain government hospitals, […]
Khao San Road’s famous street vendors are urging the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) to push back renovations at the backpacker mecca, which are expected to total 49 million baht and start in October. The BMA has […]
The Trump Administration recently announced in an internal memo that it will close all overseas US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices, including the Thailand USCIS branch located in Bangkok. USCIS offices typically handle family […]
The extremely popular weekend night market JJ Green will permanently close on September 13th. The night market, known formally as Chatuchak Green, opened four years ago and has become a famous nighttime hangout spot and […]
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The index looked at traffic in over 390 cities Photo by Milei.vencel According to a traffic index released by TomTom, Mexico City was once again reported to have the worst traffic congestion with drivers spending about 66% […]
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The Thai government has been making an effort to rid Bangkok streets of all vendors Khao San Road at night (Photo by Justin Vidamo) Bangkok City Hall announced that vendors and hawkers working in the streets of […]
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The Royal Thai Army declared martial law across Thailand on Tuesday, but followed yesterday with a statement that they are taking over the government completely, reported BBC News. In a televised statement, the army chief […]
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Last week, the Thai government declared “dry areas” and “safe zones” during the Songkran water festival to ensure safety for those celebrating and to reduce congestion and accidents, reports The Bangkok Post. In Bangkok, alcohol-free […]
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VOA | Thailand’s exportation of staple produce, such as rice, is at risk due to pesticide residues. Due to a large demand, many farmers have relied on imported chemical pesticides and fertilizers that many do […]
