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Officials Meet with Residents During Ramadan Fasting Month

Police officials distributed dried dates and essential goods to religious leaders at Baanlobar Mosque on Ko Lanta during Ramadan, strengthening ties between law enforcement and the Muslim community.

Tourism

Tamarind Restaurant Blends Southern Thai With Global Cuisine

Chef Nok's new restaurant at Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort fuses Southern Thai cuisine with global flavors, featuring dishes like tom yum lobster paella and tagliatelle duck panang curry sourced from local fishermen.

Tourism

Summer Sonic Music Festival Launches Bangkok Debut

Japan's Summer Sonic music festival will hold its first Bangkok event on August 24-25, 2024 at Impact Arena, with artist lineups to be announced in late January or February.

National

Controversial Demon Statue Removed From Bangkok Hotel

A giant demon statue at a Bangkok hotel has been removed following months of public outcry and complaints it promoted devil worship and posed a cultural threat.

Police

Paragon Shooting Case Rejected Over Missing Psychiatric Report

The case file for the 14-year-old shooter who shot and killed three and injured four in a major Bangkok mall in early October was rejected by prosecutors.

Tourism

Pizza Maru Opens Hidden Neo-Napoli Pizzeria in Bangkok

Pizza Maru, a hidden Neo-Napoli pizzeria behind an unmarked door at a Bangkok condo on Sukhumvit 53, opens once weekly by reservation only while building its clientele.

Tourism

Bangkok Weekend Guide: New Year Events And Celebrations

Bangkok's weekend offers diverse New Year celebrations across venues, from comedy showcases and neon parties Thursday to salsa dancing, live music performances, and club events through Saturday.

Tourism

The View Rooftop Bar Launches Mediterranean Concept

The View Rooftop Bar on Bangkok's Novotel Platinum has relaunched with an authentic Mediterranean concept, featuring Greek cuisine from chef Christos Karageorgiou and signature cocktails with live music and DJ sets overlooking the city skyl

National

Potash Mining Threatens Thailand's Northeast Water Supply

Potash mining in Thailand's northeast threatens water supplies used by tens of thousands for agriculture and drinking water, with one active mine in Nakhon Ratchasima already causing severe salinization despite community opposition.

National

Lisa Becomes First K-Pop Star With 100M Instagram Followers

Lisa, the Thai singer from Blackpink, became the first K-pop artist to reach 100 million Instagram followers on Christmas, also making her the first Asian female to hit the milestone.

Tourism

Emporium Department Store Launches December Holiday Celebration

EMPORIUM Department Store launches a December holiday celebration featuring special promotions, gift-wrapping services, and weekend giveaways worth over 1.3 million baht, coinciding with the grand opening of EMSPHERE at EM DISTRICT shopping

Tourism

Bangkok Hotels Offer Upscale NYE Celebrations

Park Hyatt Bangkok offers two luxurious New Year's Eve dining experiences: an 11-course Catalan menu at Embassy Room or a 6-course seafood and wagyu dinner at the rooftop Penthouse Bar + Grill on the 34th-36th floors.