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THAI PM DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN PATTAYA The forthcoming summit of Asian leaders in Thailand has been postponed due to anti-government protests. Hundreds of Thai...

Fortunately, the proposed  alcohol ban for the forthcoming Songkran Thai New Year celebrations has been lifted. Previously, there was confusion surrounding Songkran, because some factions...

A massive cult following makes Stickman's Guide To Bangkok the most widely read website of its genre on the Internet. People may criticise Stickman’s controversial style,...

Approaching the end of February and the Bangkok bars rollercoaster ride is starting to get very scary. Overall, Bar trade right across this vast, sprawling metropolis...

PATTAYA BARS TOLD TO CLOSE TONIGHT Today is one of the most important Buddhist holidays on the Thai calendar. Therefore, I have to be the...

After completing their investigation this week, Thai Police charged the lead singer of Santika's rock band with negligence resulting in other people's deaths. The lead singer...

SIMPLY RED THE GREATEST HITS LIVE IN BANGKOK 2009  The tremendously talented British soul-pop band Simply Red are performing live at the Impact Arena (Muang Thong Thani)...

BANGKOK GOVERNOR ELECTIONS  Yep, you guessed it guys, yet more elections in Bangkok! This time the Thais are voting for the new Bangkok Governor. Therefore, some bars...

Thai Police and Building Safety Inspectors have declared Santika Nightclub a 'death trap' following the tragedy on New Year's Day. This comes as no surprise...

(UPDATED ON JANUARY 5, 2009)  SANTIKA NIGHTCLUB SHAREHOLDER SAYS 'SORRY' In an emotional address to the public, a major shareholder of Santika Nightclub said he was extremely sorry...

BANGKOK NEW YEAR'S PARTY TURNS DEADLY New Year's celebrations turned deadly in Bangkok's Thonglor district, when a horrific fire killed over 60 nightclub revellers. Although...

FIRE ENGULFS RAW HIDE GO-GO BAR IN SOI COWBOY An electrical fire broke out in Raw Hide Go-Go Bar in Soi Cowboy late last night....

The big question facing Thailand's ongoing political crisis is whether it is Mission Impossible for the new Thai PM. Unlike Tom Cruise in the Hollywood...

Today I woke up on Boxing Day morning and the world was much the same for me, as it was yesterday on Christmas Day. But,...

BANGKOK - His Majesty King Bhumibol recently gave his endorcement for Thai Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjavija to become Thailand's prime minister. Report by BBC...

   Thai Airways and other airlines resume flights at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Bangkok exhails a huge sigh of relief, but the race is on...

THAILAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UPDATE Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi and Don  Mueng Airports remain closed for a seventh consecutive day. However, the PAD anti-government protesters have "allowed" almost...

BBC NEWS - EMPTY PLANES LEAVE BANGKOK CRISIS A "deal" has been agreed with the PAD (People's Alliance for Democracy) protesters to fly a total of 88...

A Thai grenade attack upon the PAD (People's Alliance for Democracy) anti-government protesters in Bangkok, has wounded more than 50 people. At least four Thais...

SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT REMAINS PARALYSED (Updated on November 30th at 2:30pm Bangkok time) Bangkok's two main airports remain closed for a sixth consecutive day. Many people...