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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.

Tourism

Wonderfruit 2023 Festival Improves Safety, Medical Response

Wonderfruit 2023 festival in Chonburi province significantly improved safety and medical response after criticism over inadequate facilities last year, adding more water stations, better signage, and enhanced emergency care protocols.

Tourism

Gordon Ramsay Opens Bread Street Restaurant in Bangkok

Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street restaurant opens at Bangkok's Emsphere, bringing the acclaimed European eatery to Thailand for the first time with signature dishes like beef Wellington and fresh seafood alongside an open kitchen experience.

National

Survey Reveals Top 10 Issues Bangkok Residents Want Fixed

Over half of Bangkok residents surveyed cite road problems as their top concern, followed by flooding and safety issues, according to a Traffy Fondue survey of more than 337,000 people.

National

Cabinet Approves Same-Sex Marriage Equality Bill

Thailand's cabinet approved a same-sex marriage equality bill Thursday, which will grant LGBTQ couples the same legal rights as heterosexual couples including marriage, adoption, and inheritance. Parliament votes on the landmark legislation