The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world’s most exclusive gourmet association, has always been very popular in Thailand. Famous people from Europe who live here highly value the association, which offers many culinary highlights. This was also the case on Saturday evening in Bangkok, when the annual gala evening for members in Thailand took place in […]

Chaine des Rotisseurs Thailand: Pattaya is very active here
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Bangkok, May 16th, 2025 – Thai authorities have arrested fifteen individuals, including construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, in connection with the collapse of a 33-story skyscraper under construction in Bangkok, which killed 92 workers and left seven unaccounted for after a high magnitude earthquake struck in Myanmar on March 28th, 2025. All fifteen suspects, arrested on […]

Fifteen Suspects Arrested and Denied Bail in Bangkok Building Collapse Case
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BANGKOK, May 11th, 2025 — The grueling search and recovery operation at the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok has officially concluded, authorities announced today, marking the end of a nearly six-week effort to locate victims of the devastating March 28 earthquake. Emergency crews have fully cleared the site, bringing closure to one […]

Search and Recovery Operation Concludes at Collapsed State Audit Office Building in Bangkok
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PRESS RELEASE: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has confirmed that search operations are in their final stage at the site of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district, following the March 28 earthquake. Rescue teams have completed excavation in Zone SC2, reaching the basement level without locating further victims. Efforts are now focused […]

Final Search Phase Underway at Collapsed Building in Bangkok
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World, April 29th, 2025 — International media reported that InterNations.org, a global expat network, released its 2024 ranking of the world’s friendliest cities for expats, based on surveys of foreigners living in each location. Respondents rated cities on how welcoming they are to foreigners, the friendliness of locals, ease of making friends, access to personal […]

Bangkok Ranks 6th in Global List of Most Welcoming Cities for Expats
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Bangkok, at 9:30 AM April 24th, 2025 — Mr. Sitthiphon Wibunthanakun, a list MP from the People’s Party and chair of the House Economic Development Committee, urged a broader investigation into Chinese nominee shareholders in Thai construction firms, following the collapse of the State Audit Office building. Agencies including the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), […]

DSI Confirms Apparent Nominee Fraud in Construction Firm Behind State Audit Office Building Collapse
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Bangkok, April 23rd, 2025 — Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesperson Ekwaranyu Amrapal announced that Bangkok’s new Animal Control Ordinance 2024, published in the Royal Gazette on January 15th, 2025, will take effect on January 10th, 2026. The ordinance prioritizes safety for both humans and animals and sets clear rules on animal ownership. Pet owners are […]

Bangkok Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for New Animal Control Laws Starting Next Year
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Thailand, April 18th, 2025 — Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra chaired a meeting to follow up on the investigation into the collapse of the new State Audit Office (SAO) building. She revealed that reports from the Royal Thai Police and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) indicated delays in receiving key documents from related agencies. She […]

Thai PM Urges Full Cooperation in State Audit Office Building Collapse Probe
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Bangkok, April 17th, 2025 — Rescue efforts continued at the site of the collapsed Office of the State Audit building, which came down during a powerful earthquake in Myanmar on March 28th. The disaster has left 103 people affected, including 42 confirmed dead, two bodies pending identification, nine injured, and 50 still unaccounted for. Bangkok […]

Death Toll Rises to 42 in Collapsed State Audit Office Amid Ongoing Quake Rescue
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Thailand, April 11th, 2025 — Large crowds gathered at Sanam Luang in Bangkok for the opening day of the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025, hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Running daily from 3 PM to 11:30 PM until April 15th, the event features vibrant cultural zones and water-based fun. Festival highlights include […]

Maha Songkran Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Cultural Splendor in Bangkok
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