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Since 26 May 1998, the 13th of March has been celebrated annually as Thailand’s National…

While the image of the gallivanting backpacker arriving in Bangkok to teach two terms of…

As it’s just been International Women’s Day, we at What’s On Sukhumvit think the time…

Bangkok’s low taxi fares are legendary, particularly in comparison to their Western city counterparts. But,…

Tugging at the heartstrings and making the case for careful and considerate driving is a…

Not knowing what you’re getting is a common concern for people trying out Thailand’s street…

Comedy and Bangkok aren’t two things you would necessarily put together. While this fine nation…

37 percent of Thailand’s leadership roles are held by women, according to data from consultancy…

Bangkok’s BTS is not usually considered to be an inspirational muse. Yet somehow, the boys of…

On its surface, How I Learned To Drive is a disturbing play; a snapshot into one woman’s…

Zara Miles is believed to be missing in Thailand with her father after he took…

Activists are demanding a tax increase on alcohol sales in Thailand, in order to discourage…

A shallow 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Indian Ocean at 19:49 ICT time today: Australian…

The EmSphere was proposed as the third ultra-luxury shopping mall to join the EM District…

It’s easy to take for granted the ease in which we can visit most countries…

A 45-year old British man has been arrested in Perth after he was found to…

After speeding through a drug checkpoint, a car led police on a wild goose chase…

67,087 Cambodian migrant workers were deported from Thailand through the Poipet international border checkpoint during…

Thailand placed fifth out of 25 countries in Asia for its exposure to cyber security…

Surely coming as little surprise to anyone well acquainted with Thailand’s roads, the World Health…

Wherever you go in Thailand, it’s clear that the country has a serious problem: street…

We’ve all been there. Merrily driving along the highway towards our destination when a stubborn-minded…

In a classic case of “too many statistics spoil the broth”, two different global survey…

Khao Yai National Park is perhaps the jewel in the crown of Thailand’s natural bliss,…

Don Mueang International Airport last year overtook Kuala Lumpur International Airport as the world’s largest…

With 100 billionaires calling it home, Beijing is the new Billionaire Capital of the World.…

Once again showing how Thailand can inspire creativity and performance in those that frequent her…

We all know that Pattaya can ‘get’ to some people. All that sun, sea, sand,…

There’s nothing like a bit of Bangkok-inspired creativity to get us fired up about the…

The stretch of road near the city of Korat in Isaan is known for providing…

Meet Ozzie. Three-month old Ozzie limped into the lives of newlyweds Nicole Marchment and Darren Budini…

While we’re conditioned to believe Sukhumvit is the only true warrior in the quest for…

Despite years of being a strategic ally for the US in Southeast Asia, Thailand appears to…

A 41-year old man, possibly under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs, has allegedly killed his…

We all know how much Thailand loves its plastic bags. Buying 10 items at Gourmet…

Data from the University of Washington shows that Thailand has the highest rate of gun-related deaths out of…

A video of Gold Lion the Pomeranian has recently gone viral on Facebook and beyond…

As the Ministry of Public Health expect Dengue Fever cases to grow by over 16…

CCTV cameras have captured footage of a huge container ship losing control and running aground…

The US-Asean Summit was held in California at the beginning of this week, and covered a…

A drug crackdown across Thailand on production and trafficking is in full swing right now,…

Six dismembered and decomposing body parts were found on a burned mattress in a Chiang…

Buzzfeed News reporting has found that the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) provided supposedly ‘critical’ evidence…

Thailand’s sparkling reputation for hospitals and medical facilities is well known throughout the Southeast Asia…

The Thai immigration authorities are once again stepping up their crackdown on visa overstayers in…

As Thailand looks to become a hub for dynamic new startups, the government is sitting…

In an otherwise lacklustre condominium market, Bangkok’s luxury sector is feeling pretty hot right now.…

Clarence Edward Evers Jr, a computer teacher at a high school in Alabama, was arrested…

Madonna has been rocking out at Impact Arena for her Rebel Heart Tour for the…

The Golden Triangle and regions along the Mekong River are notorious for being one of…

British woman Faye Wilson was denied entry into Thailand recently when immigration officials spotted that…

A new excise tax rise on cigarettes has added an additional ฿5 to ฿10 per pack. The tax…

24-year old Natasha Hutchinson was enjoying a 6 month holiday backpacking around Thailand when she was…

Every couple is different. We all know that, so why does every hotel and restaurant…

Thailand’s startup scene is growing – and with it are the resources and networks that entrepreneurs…

The family of Hannah Witheridge, the British backpacker raped and murdered on Koh Tao in…

Darel Davenport, the popular owner of Soi Cowboy’s Dollhouse bar, has died in a tragic…

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Yesterday marked the first day of Chinese New Year and the…

Being stuck in a queue at Don Mueang airport’s immigration is one of life’s certainties…

Spanish businessman Artur Segarra has been arrested in Sihanoukville, Cambodia for the Bangkok murder of…

The Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity (ECHO) presented their final report to the World Health…

Ex-soldier Sawat Yata fell to his death from the fifth floor of the Silom Complex…

Due to societal and familial pressures, many Thai teens are either too embarrassed to buy…

Bon Bon are serving up a Ladies’ Night with a saucy difference. Tonight sees the…

The service provided by Thailand’s taxi drivers has once again come under scrutiny after a…

Earlier this week, human body parts comprising a head, torso, arm and leg were washed…

It’s a much-repeated situation: happy-go-lucky tourist arrives in Thailand, declines to take out insurance, gets into…

What’s the best way to raise awareness of environmental preservation? Take 1,600 sculpted pandas on…

Hand-crafted cocktails, live music and buzzing atmosphere: what more could you want from a Bangkok…

A 36-year old Scottish tourist has tragically died after being thrown from an elephant during…

When we think of tourists in Thailand, the first demographics that come to mind are…

A human head, torso, arm and leg have all separately washed up in the Chao…

Doing the social media rounds at the moment is the results from an online poll…

Chuwit Kamolvisit is staring down the nose of a two year prison sentence for the…

Thailand is not often considered a startup hub – but that could all be about…

Last week saw the launch of Flûte Bar in the Lebua at State Tower Hotel…

Bangkok is Asia Pacific’s most visited destination by international tourists, according to the 2015 Mastercard…

When we think about Thailand’s dog population, the first thing that comes to mind is…

January isn’t just for making resolutions – it’s also the time to score some pretty sweet…

How I Learned To Drive – the latest production from Peel The Limelight – will open in Bangkok…

This morning saw the publication of the Corruptions Perception Index 2015 by Transparency International, the…

An inquest held into the 2015 death of British holidaymaker Peter Nicholson in Bangkok has…

With arguably the most scrumptious chicken wings in the whole of Bangkok, where better than…

Plans to monitor the public posts of Thai users on Facebook, Twitter and Pantip are…

72-year old Molly Meldrum, a veteran of the Australian music industry, has been hospitalised after falling…

Word on the street is that there’s a bit of a nip in the air…

January 2016 has already seen various infectious and tropical diseases dominate Thailand’s national health agenda, with one…

The next tranche of construction projects scheduled for Suvarnabhumi will see the airport’s capacity increased…

Smartphone users in Thailand are somewhat prolific. They spend an average of 160 minutes and…

A new report from US News, in partnership with WPP and Wharton, has ranked 60 countries…

So-called “adult playground” Bon Bon is hosting an all-you-can-eat Ice Cream Brunch this Sunday, in…

Despite the challenges Thailand is facing in its economy, it looks as though Bangkok’s property…

The past week has seen the number of reported Dengue Fever cases in Thailand rise…

Men: It’s Time. Time for romance. Time to reach down deep into your pockets, and…

Thai immigration are stepping up their efforts to fully scrutinise passports of incoming foreigners in order…

For Katy Colins, being left at the altar was the end to life as she…

It’s that time of year again. The time of year when card companies and retailers…

Taxi drivers refusing fares for being too short, too long, or simply just not in…

IMPACT Arena, Exhibition and Conference Center have announced some major new projects for their site in Muang Thong…