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Human Run to challenge your human strength

Prepare your human strength for the Human Run. Race for fun and trophies while taking in the beautiful scenery of Bangkok’s historical attractions at the same time when this annual race returns next...

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30,000 cyclists join Bangkok Car Free Day 2015

Over 30,000 cyclists participated in Bangkok Car Free Day yesterday to campaign for Bangkokians to ride bicycles and use public transportation instead of their cars. Bangkok governor M.R. Sukhumbhand...

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Vegetarian Fest: Your no-meat challenge starts next week

Based on the Chinese calendar, the time of the year when you’re supposed to go meat-free and eat only greens is just around the corner. The vegetarian, or kin je, festival starts on Oct 13 and ends on...

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Arts and crafts, live music and more at Facestreet Festival

The Sam Praeng Facestreet festival is back again for visitors to enjoy classic car garages, vintage tea shops, and antique houses. The quiet streets of the district will be transformed as it features...

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Heritage Race: Hunt for Bangkok’s hidden gems offers THB35,000 prize

If you have a bit of knowledge about the most ancient shops and restaurants in the historic area of Bangkok, now it will finally come in handy. The Heritage Race, an Amazing Race-style competition...

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Road closures for Supreme Patriarch funeral rehearsals

Road closures have been announced for the rehearsals of the funeral procession for His Holiness the Supreme Patriach Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara Somdet Phra Sangharaja. The 3.6km route from Wat Bowonniwet...

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Made by Legacy: Antiques market offers Japanese food and crafts

The vintage flea market “Made by Legacy” returns at the start of the new year with a Japanese twist. At the old-town Hua Lamphong railway station, more than 40 booths will be set up by Japanese natives...

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Riverside NYE: Watch Wat Arun fireworks from The Deck

Tired of Sukhumvit and skyscrapers? Head to the historic side of Bangkok and watch the cityscape from afar, with cocktails and canapés. The Deck bar and restaurant at Arun Residence hotel is right...

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35 street artists to turn CHOMP walls into art exhibition

CHOMP cafe is hosting an event that will put 35 street artists, including Jecks, Annatar, Zion, Muay, and Big K together for the first time to show their mad skills live, with a joint wall paint the...

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Banging Banglamphu: Airbnb names locale no. 2 fastest-growing neighborhood...

Banglamphu is famous for great food, bars, markets, historic buildings and temples. This article, Banging Banglamphu: Airbnb names locale no. 2 fastest-growing neighborhood for rentals, originally...

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Gong xi fa cai! Bangkok gets set for Chinese New Year

Dig out your red clothes, hang up paper lanterns and pick up some firecrackers — Chinese New Year is returning to Bangkok. The biggest celebrations will take place on Yaowarat Road in the heart of...

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Chinatown to celebrate Chinese New Year next week

Gong Xi Fa Cai! One of the most culturally vibrant events in Bangkok returns next week. Chinatown will hold Chinese New Year celebrations on Monday and Tuesday, giving Bangkokians the chance to watch...

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Happy Year of the Monkey! Bangkok celebrates Chinese New Year today

Bangkokians celebrating with firecrackers, lion dances and parades This article, Happy Year of the Monkey! Bangkok celebrates Chinese New Year today, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's leading...

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Love in disguise: Find your soulmate at superhero-themed speed dating night

Valentine’s day is on the horizon, and all the lovey-dovey couples are getting ready for the occasion. But what about all those lonely hearts? Don’t worry, because Chomp is coming to the rescue as it...

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Erawan shrine bombers ‘first targeted Chao Phraya Princess Pier’

Bombers originally chose pier packed with Chinese tourists, police said. This article, Erawan shrine bombers ‘first targeted Chao Phraya Princess Pier’, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's leading...

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BREAKING: Fire at ‘The Canton House’ famous dim sum joint on Yaowarat

A fire broke out the The Canton House restaurant, a famous Chinese restaurant, on Yaowarat Road around 3:20pm today. This article, BREAKING: Fire at ‘The Canton House’ famous dim sum joint on Yaowarat,...

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4 arrested over murder of man beaten to death and dumped in canal

Group brutally assaulted victim after thinking he had laughed at them. This article, 4 arrested over murder of man beaten to death and dumped in canal, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's leading...

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Spread love and happiness with colors at Holi Rangotsav 2016

People from all walks of life are invited to express love and happiness through vibrant colors at the largest Holi celebration in Thailand. This article, Spread love and happiness with colors at Holi...

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Three would-be robbers shot during raid on gun shop near Chinatown

Three Chinese men in a gang of four were shot when they attempted to rob a gun store near Chinatown this morning. This article, Three would-be robbers shot during raid on gun shop near Chinatown,...

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The Journey: Photographer riding motorbike around world hosts exhibition in...

Argentinian photographer is on journey of a lifetime This article, The Journey: Photographer riding motorbike around world hosts exhibition in Bangkok, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia's leading...

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Forget stereotypes and start learning at ‘Myanmar Up-Close’

Discover Myanmar at “Myanmar Up-Close,” a temporary art exhibition on Thailand’s geographical neighbor hosted by Museum Siam. This article, Forget stereotypes and start learning at ‘Myanmar Up-Close’,...

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Jumble Trails: Street foods, vintage goods and more at Soi Nana this Sunday

Jumble Trail promises to transform Soi Nana in the old neighborhood near Chinatown into an exciting alley of vintage goods and live music. This article, Jumble Trails: Street foods, vintage goods and...

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Kids today: Photo exhibition shines spotlight on contemporary youth

Some say the young carry the hopes of the nation, but how much do we actually know about the 20-somethings of today? This article, Kids today: Photo exhibition shines spotlight on contemporary youth,...

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Life at Pak Khlong Talad to be showcased in photo exhibit ‘Humans of Flower...

An exhibition starting today showcases the people who made up the famous Pak Khlong Talad flower market before it was closed by City Hall earlier this year. This article, Life at Pak Khlong Talad to be...

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Thailand’s economy will prosper, say oxen soothsayers

The annual plowing ceremony today forecast average rainfall, growth in foreign trade and abundant rice as the country struggles with drought and a shaky economy. This article, Thailand’s economy will...

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Kon Rak Mime: Bangkok gears up for mime fest

A high-profile mime festival is set to take place in Bangkok, featuring leading mimes from all over the world. This article, Kon Rak Mime: Bangkok gears up for mime fest, originally appeared on...

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Arts on riverside: Gallery Hopping Night in Bangkok’s old town

A dozen art spaces around Charoenkrung will stay open late to let art enthusiasts wander through for a gallery hopping event on Thursday. This article, Arts on riverside: Gallery Hopping Night in...

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24-hour Bangkok City Library to open in old town

Good news for all the bookworms who drop thousands of baht every time they step into Asia Books. Bangkok is preparing to launch a new kind of city library, a reading space that will stay open 24 hours...

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Bangkok teacher accused of having sex with his students, posting clips on...

A male teacher at the country’s high-profile, all-boys school Suankularb Wittayalai was accused of having sexual relations with his students. This article, Bangkok teacher accused of having sex with...

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PHOTOS: Thailand’s horrific Thammasat Massacre remembered by survivors

Buddhist monks opened an emotionally charged commemoration Thursday on the 40th anniversary of a massacre of student protesters in Bangkok, as survivors reflected on a battle for democracy that appears...

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Mourners can stay cheaply on Khaosan Road as hotels, hostels offer discounts

Fourteen guesthouses on Khaosan Road are offering special low mourner rates for people traveling into the city to pay their respects to the late king. This article, Mourners can stay cheaply on Khaosan...

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Hollywood star Steven Seagal pays respect to late King Bhumibol

Hollywood martial artist and director Steven Seagal met with PM Prayuth Chan-ocha and paid respect to the portrait of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Government House his morning. Seagal, who is...

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7-day video journalism and filmmaking workshop in Bangkok

Two superb video journalists will work together to inspire other video journalists at a 7-day workshop in Bangkok. Multi-award winning video journalists Alfonso Moral and Raul Gallego Abellan have...

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Instakitchen Bangkok E11: Fried mussel pancake at Texas Hoi Tod

When we want to eat something that delivers texture as well as flavor, we look to staple Thai street food hoi tod or mussel pancake — gooey and chewy inside, crisp and doughy on the outside. At Texas...

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Instakitchen Bangkok E9: Mr. R Boiled Rice’s Super (Spicy) Soup

There’s something about sipping on hot broth that’s so comforting, especially when you’re sitting in the adrenaline mine that is Bangkok City. If you’re looking to fire up your soup game, there’s one...

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Instakitchen Bangkok E6: Mae Sa-Ing’s sakoo sai moo

On episode 6 of the mega delicious Instakitchen Bangkok series, Coconuts TV visits the Nang Loeng Market in the city’s heritage district to try Mae Sa-Ing’s sakoo sai moo. The stall is over 60 years...

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Instakitchen Bangkok E3: Sri Morakot red pork on rice

When folks working and staying around Talad Noi crave a straightforward, delicious meal, they go to Sri Morakot, known in the ‘hood for its khao moo daeng (red pork on rice). Coconuts TV recently...

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People of the Fort: Mahakan residents fight for their centuries-old home...

After two centuries, the Mahakan Fort community is about to be confined to the history books. This article, People of the Fort: Mahakan residents fight for their centuries-old home (PHOTOS), originally...

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Soi Food Series: Ditch the cliche Yaowarat and get yourself to Soi Yotse

If you’re craving street food, you’ve already had to say goodbye to Soi 38 and the main drag of Yaowarat can be a bit cliche. To add somewhere new to the map, try Chinatown’s Soi Yotse. This article,...

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Backpackers swim in flood water on Khao San because, how often do they get to...

Swimming in dirty flood water in the middle of one of Bangkok’s dirtiest streets has got to be one of the most unique experiences tourists can have in Thailand. However, this lucky group got the golden...

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