Bangkok
Thailand turns to Pop Mart, Miniso to win back Chinese tourists
On a late October morning, a long queue snaked through Siam Square, the bustling heart of Bangkok’s shopping district. The crowd had gathered for the grand opening of the first overseas Miniso Land — ...
Hong Kong’s Swire Hotels to launch branded residence in Bangkok under Upper House branding as part of global expansion
The branded residence is likely to be one of its kind as the firm looks to open its hotels in gateway cities
Massive Bangkok sinkhole swallows cars, prompts evacuation
The sinkhole measures about 20 metres deep and at least 30 metres wide
Gunman kills five in Bangkok market before shooting himself
[BANGKOK] A gunman killed five people at a market in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Monday (Jul 28), attacking security guards and a merchant before fatally turning the gun on himself, a Thai police of...
Malaysia plans cargo rail link to Bangkok to boost trade
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia is planning to start a direct rail cargo service between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok this year to boost bilateral and regional trade, state media reported, citing the transport mi...
Ascott looks to stay agile amid uncertainty as it continues to grow footprint in Asia
The company recently announced the launch of three new properties – in Manila, Singapore and Wenzhou, China
Myanmar's junta chief arrives for Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000
Thailand has proposed that leaders issue a joint statement on the impact of the disaster when they meet on Friday
Bangkok’s condo oversupply problem may worsen over quake fears
Authorities reported varying degrees of damage to about 13,000 buildings, leading to mass evacuations and safety checks
How Asia’s best female chef navigated an industry that favours seniority and men
Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam of Bangkok’s eco-restaurant Baan Tepa talks about sustainability and being honoured at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards
Nearly 200 Bangkok schools close over air pollution
Level of PM2.5 pollutants – cancer-causing microparticles small enough to enter the bloodstream through the lungs – hit 122 micrograms per cubic metre
