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- Best Bites
Embark on a gastronomic adventure at Nico’s Grill & Craft House in Thonglor
Amidst the vibrant pulse of Bangkok’s Thonglor district, a new culinary beacon is set to illuminate the gastronomic landscape. Nico’s Grill & Craft House promises a dining experience unlike any other. Situated in the heart of Thonglor 13, this establishment is not merely a restaurant; it’s a destination where the art of wood-fired grilling meets the soul of Mediterranean cuisine,…
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5 Bars in Thonglor for the perfect cocktail
One thing is for sure in Bangkok: the nightlife scene is second to none. And trendy Thonglor fits right into this thrilling narrative. Whether you want to dance the night away or go bar hopping with your pals, there’s never a dull time in Thonglor. But where should you go when all you need is the perfect drink to savour?…
- Crime News
Thonglor murder: Teen son arrested for suspected hammer killing of French father
A violent incident unfolded in a condominium in Thonglor, as police arrested a 19 year old half-Thai man suspected of killing his French father with a hammer. The Thonglor murder took place in Phra Khanong district yesterday. Deputy Investigation Officer, Sirichai Kaewprasit of Khlong Tan Police Station, acted on the report of the murder in a townhome on Soi Pridi…
- Bangkok News
Heroic officer rescues bedridden woman from Bangkok townhouse fire
A heroic police officer rescued a bedridden elderly woman from a burning townhouse on Thonglor 25 in Bangkok, and both escape unharmed. The fire broke out yesterday, prompting an online video that showed a daring rescue by a police officer who carried a bedridden elder woman out of the burning building to safety. The police officer identified in the video is…
- Things To Do
Thonglor Bangkok: Thailand neighborhood guide 2023
Thonglor Bangkok, also known as Thong Lo or Thonglor, is a cool and upscale neighborhood in Bangkok, Thailand. As Bangkok’s hippest neighborhood, Thong Lor is the go-to destination for those seeking an eclectic mix of culture, cuisine, and entertainment, all set within the city’s most fashionable and creative district. Thonglor Bangkok brings together different cultures, with ex-pats, locals, and tourists…
- Destination Guide
Guide to living in Thonglor, Bangkok’s trendiest district 2022
Thonglor has developed more than any other Bangkok neighbourhood in recent years. Previously, it was a posh residential area reserved for the wealthy. While this is still true, it has gained popularity among the younger generation and expatriates. The area is often known as one of Bangkok’s trendiest neighbourhoods, and a walk through its alleyways will reveal a vibrant area…
- Thailand News
Police arrest 21 in Thong Lor party: drugs, alcohol, and birthday cake found
Thong Lor has again made the news for people partying. Recently, police raided a hotel room in Thong Lor, Bangkok. They arrested 21 suspects for allegedly taking drugs and breaking the emergency decree that forbids groups from gathering. The Thong Lor police were alerted that a hotel room on Soi Sukhumvit 31 was full of people being loud and not…
- Covid-19 News
Thong Lor again: 31 arrested in club violating Covid-19 rules
Some people never learn. After frequently being named as the source of the Covid-19 third wave outbreak, which brought the more contagious Alpha variant to Thailand and spread it to every province in the country, the clubs and Hi-So people of the Thong Lor area of Bangkok are still flouting Covid-19 safety restrictions. Today 31 people were arrested after partying…
- Thailand News
UPDATE: 2 Americans and a Thai arrested over Bangkok kidnap attempt, Thai policeman involved | VIDEO
Edited June 10 Screenshot: THAICRIME UPDATE: Following up from the earlier story involving 2 Americans, a Thai, a Taiwanese businessman, and an Israeli security goon, we have the following update (original story below)… Police have examined CCTV from the restaurant in Thong Lor where the Taiwanese businessman was allegedly kidnapped. It’s also been revealed that a “senior Thai policeman” was involved…
- Thailand News
3 men arrested over Bangkok kidnap attempt
Thai police have arrested 2 US citizens and a Thai for the alleged kidnap of a Taiwanese businessman for ransom. 5 other arrest warrants are also waiting to be executed over the incident. Police allege a “business conflict” over the purchase of plastic ‘nitrile’ gloves as the motive. The 3 men have been identified as 41 year old Jeremy Hughes…
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Thailand News Today | 1,335 new infections, provinces adding travel restrictions | April 14
Thailand’s CCSA has announced 1,335 new infections today, after a slight dip in the 13 day surge yesterday. 1,326 of those new infections are local, not imported, and mostly from Bangkok. Today’s tally takes the national total to 35,910 since January 2020 when the first case outside China was detected in Thailand on January 13. The new infections have mostly…
- Covid-19 News
Bangkok police tracking down owners of Thong Lor clubs where virus resurfaced
Police in Bangkok are on the hunt for the owners of 2 nightclubs considered ground zero for a third wave of Covid-19 currently spreading around the country. The Krystal Club and Emerald Thonglor 13, in the capital’s fashionable Thonglor district, are currently closed, with the managers of both sentenced to 2 months’ imprisonment. However, officials are now attempting to track…
- Covid-19 News
VIP clubs may be spreading Covid-19 from rich to poor
A third Covid-19 wave surging through Thailand is spreading through entertainment centres, including high-end VIP clubs rumoured to be popular with elite government officials. 559 Covid-19 infections and 1 death were reported today and the outbreak, which began in bars and clubs in the Thong Lor area of Bangkok among other nightlife hotspots, is surging, reaching 20 provinces throughout Thailand.…
- Covid-19 News
No social distancing as hundreds queue for free Covid testing in Bangkok
Bangkok residents who queued for hours for Covid-19 testing yesterday have expressed concern that the event in the Thonglor area could end up being a super-spreader. Coconuts reports that over 1,000 people crowded into the area in front of the Barbarbar pub at Arena 10. The free testing comes as officials confirm over 500 infections linked to nightlife in the…
- Bangkok News
Possible 9 pm closing of Bangkok bars to curb Covid-19
In order to limit outbreaks of Covid-19 before the upcoming Songkran holiday, the Health Ministry is eyeing more restrictive rules, including possibly shutting Bangkok bars at 9 pm. This week, new infections were found in the Thong Lor and Ekkamai areas of Bangkok, popular for evening entertainment such as bars and nightclubs. Entertainment venues are an easy target for Coronavirus spread…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Chinese vaccine on the way to Thailand | February 9
The Criminal Court has rejected a bid by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to remove a piece of online footage that criticises the government’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout, or more precisely the lack of a Covid-19 vaccine roll out. The former leader of the Future Forward Party, Thanathorn, took to Facebook to live stream his thoughts on the…
