Across Thailand’s crowded capital, there are spirits who must be placated with a comfy place to live. The coronavirus is no excuse to cut back on the coddling.
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Finding Euphoria in Bangkok’s Food Scene
In search of creative inspiration, a New York-based photographer spent two weeks documenting Bangkok’s fresh markets and street vendors.
The Birds Are Not on Lockdown, and More People Are Watching Them
Bird-watching has surged in popularity during the pandemic. It’s easy to start, and you can do it anywhere — even from inside, and even in urban spaces.
‘A Lot of Bad News Out There’: Parenting in a Pandemic
A mother balances coverage of tsunamis, plane crashes, bombings and other tragedies with life at home during a coronavirus lockdown.
Bangkok Opens Up as Virus Caseloads Drop, and Pretty Pups Benefit
Bangkok is crazy for purebred dogs. Some wear nail polish, and many wear clothes. Our overheated schnauzer needed a trim, and the government opened up pet groomers just in time.
‘This Isn’t the Time for Caviar’: A Chef Finds New Flavors in a Pandemic
After the coronavirus lockdown, a chef in Bangkok and his migrant staff started cooking a whole new menu and delivering food to the poor.
He Drove Her to the Hospital. She Gave Him the Coronavirus.
Taxi and bus drivers are on the forefront of the spread of the coronavirus in Asia, even as a tourism downturn hurts their business.
Thailand Court Disbands Popular Opposition Party
Thai courts have a history of dissolving opposition parties. Critics call it judicial harassment aimed at smothering democracy.
Gunman Fires Shots in Bangkok, Rattling Thailand After a Massacre
No one was hurt by the shots, which led to a six-hour standoff with the police. But it raised anxieties, with Thailand still on edge after a rare mass shooting.
China Confirms New Coronavirus Spreads From Humans to Humans
A top Chinese government-appointed expert says a mysterious respiratory illness that has killed at least four people can be transmitted by humans, heightening concern about the outbreak.