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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Suvarnabhumi Adds Auto Channels For Departing Foreigners
Suvarnabhumi Airport now offers automatic immigration channels for departing foreign travelers holding e-Passports, cutting processing time from 45 seconds to 20 seconds per person. The upgrade, launched by PM Srettha Thavisin, aims to redu
Thailand Maintains Neutral Stance On Israel-Hamas Conflict
Thailand maintains neutrality in the Israel-Hamas conflict while prioritizing the rescue of Thai nationals in the region, with 38 workers killed and eight remaining hostages still unaccounted for.
Thai Dishes Rank Top 10 in Global Food Guide
Thai dishes claim three spots in TasteAtlas' top 10 best dishes globally, with pad kraphao landing at number 3, followed by khao soi and panang curry in the rankings.
Bangkok Venues Get Extended Hours For New Year's
Bangkok authorities have extended venue hours until 6am on New Year's Day, with select entertainment zones like Silom, RCA, and Ratchadapisek permitted to stay open until 4am year-round to boost tourism.
Siwilai Opens Upcycled Plastic Lounge In Bangkok
Bangkok's creative collective Siwilai launches Siwilai Radical Club in Thonglor, an all-day venue serving healthy breakfasts and New Age Thai cuisine with a disco club operating Wednesday to Saturday—all constructed from over five tons of c
Thai Airways Investigates Hot Coffee Spill Injury On Flight
A flight attendant accidentally spilled hot coffee on a passenger during a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, causing burns; the airline is investigating serving procedures and has promised compensation.