Now Legal, Nightlife Venues Report Increased Hiring
Employment at Thailand’s nightlife venues reportedly is picking up following the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration’s blessing for full, legal reopening. While many bars, clubs,...
CCSA to Consider Dropping Masks Outdoors, Longer Bar Hours
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New Bangkok governor, Health Ministry backing changes
Little Changes as Bars Legally Reopen Across Thailand
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Midnight closure, crooked cops mean more of same for nightlife industry
Bars in 31 Provinces Get ‘Green’ Light to Fully, Legally Reopen
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Nightlife in 17 "blue" tourism provinces, 14 new 'green' zones can operate legally until midnight only, starting June 1
CCSA to Consider Ending Farcical ‘Closure’ of Bars, Clubs
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With Nearly All Bars Already Open, Panel on Friday to Weigh 'Green Zones' to Allow Full, Legal Operation
Covid-19 Endemic ‘Soon’, But Face Masks, Bar Restrictions to Stay, If...
Thailand’s public health minister says the government still wants to “control people’s behavior” and will not drop its universal face mask mandate, even when...
Major Betting Cinemas Back with 2 Big Deals for Big-Screen Bangkok...
After two years of disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Major Cineplex is betting that movie cinemas are back, with two major deals for...
Would You Pay $480 to See Justin Bieber in Bangkok?
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Some will fork out the 16,500 baht for his Nov. 6 gig.
All of Thailand Can Drink Legally Until Midnight Starting May 1
In addition to doing away with the Test & Go tourist-entry scheme, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Friday ended coronavirus-control “orange” zones,...
Bangkok to Celebrate 240th Anniversary with April 20-24 Festival
Bangkok is preparing a series of cultural events to commemorate the city’s 240th anniversary as the nation’s capital. The activities are intended to demonstrate the...
Thai Rapper Milli Takes Coachella – and Thailand Social Media –...
Rapper MILLI took the Coachella stage – and Thai social media by storm – on Saturday as part of Asian-American record label 88rising’s set,...
Unhappy with Porntip’s Answer, Tangmo’s Wants Pathologist Removed from Probe
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Panida asked for Porntip to join investigation into daughter's death, but now won't accept her findings
No Gouging Taxis, Go-Go Bars in Monopoly: Phuket Edition
Now you can buy overpriced condos, charge rent for Bangla Road ladyboy bars and send foreigners to jail for riding electric scooters in Monopoly’s...
Thailand’s Celebrity Pathologist Says Tangmo Wasn’t Assaulted
Thailand’s most famous forensic doctor said the first autopsy on actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong was quite complete and she did not think the late...
Will CCSA Allow Nightlife to Reopen Friday? Don’t Bet on It
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Don't expect legal reopening until at least late May, and, when they do, some crazy, unenforceable rules to go with it
Police Near ‘Accidental’ Ruling in Tangmo’s Death, Despite Grilling 5 Boat...
Police plan to rule the death of actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong an accident after grilling those on the fateful boat journey with her for...
Juicy Squeezes New Excitement into Bangkok’s Nightlife Scene
From Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg to 2Pac, Jay-Z, and Nas, “Ol’ Skool” hip-hip is alive again with the opening of Juicy on Bangkok’s...
Police Won’t Extend Deadline to Wrap Tangmo Investigation
Police are confident they will conclude interrogation related to the death of actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong within their 60-day deadline and her mother’s forgiveness...
Sharp Turn May Have Sent Tangmo Overboard, Investigation Finds
Actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong might have fallen overboard when her speedboat made a sharp turn, according to police who also found a scratch and...
Coach Choi, ‘Tennis’ Named Korean Cultural Ambassadors
he Korean Cultural Center in Thailand appointed Thai national taekwondo coach Choi Young Seok and Thai Olympic gold medalist and taekwondo star Panipak “Tennis”...
Commerce Ministry Wants to Make Thailand ‘Hub’ of Digital Content in...
Thailand loves hubs. The Commerce Ministry announced a plan to promote Thailand’s digital content through workshops and campaigns, aiming to better promote Thai culture and...
‘Test & Go’ Set for Feb. 1 Restart, But Bars to...
Thailand’s “Test & Go” tourist-entry program is set to resume Feb. 1, only six weeks after the minimal-quarantine scheme was suspended due to the...
Passionate Artists Revive ‘Lost’ Thai Puppet Theater
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'Hoon Lakorn Lek' sees resurgence, driven by performances at Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market
Between Rock & Harp Place: Funded by Elites, Young Classical Musicians...
A new generation of classical musicians find themselves torn between their economic dependence on Thailand’s elites and social demands for modernization. For end-of-the-year celebrations, the...
Bangkok’s Dodgy Nightlife Scene Sees Shutdowns After Fueling Covid-19 Outbreak
As in Pattaya and elsewhere, Bangkok’s nightlife scene – driven by bars operating as “restaurants’ or through bribes to corrupt police – are driving...