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An Abandoned Bangkok Shopping Mall Hides a Fishy Secret

March 17, 2016March 23, 2015

Down a nondescript soi in old town Bangkok lies a relatively unknown hidden gem.

Concern rises as photos of jam packed Maya Bay with influx of Chinese tourists exposed

March 17, 2016March 21, 2015

The influx of Chinese tourists to Maya Bay, the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi archipelago in the Andaman Sea, and the scene of the Hollywood film “The Beach” in 1999 is now causing serious concern of its natural charm and beauty among environmentalists and Thai people if no preservation action is taken by authorities.

ThaiMiniCult’s newest puritan crusade targets underboob selfies

December 17, 2023March 19, 2015

Thailand’s overzealous cultural watchdogs made international headlines again this week, and as usual for entirely the wrong reasons.

Bangkok Street Life

March 17, 2016March 18, 2015

This slideshow was created by Chris Wroblewski.

Big stash of US dollars found in bag in Bangkok hotel

March 17, 2016March 16, 2015

A bag containing US$200,000 (S$278,526) that police suspect is counterfeit and would have been used in a fraudulent act.

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