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This is how the track for the rumored Bangkok Formula 1 Grand Prix could look like, according to the Sports Authority of Thailand. The 6km inner-city track passes many iconic Bangkok landmarks such as the Grand Palace and Democracy Monument. (Click to enlarge)

Bangkok approves track route for Formula 1 GP night race

By Saksith Saiyasombut & Siam Voices Mon, Apr 29, 2013 6:35PM UTC 0 Comment

Bangkok has inched another step closer to hosting a Formula 1 race in Thailand after the approval of a track route in the old part of the capital. But does the city have the infrastructure to host an event of this size? We have documented Bangkok’s bid to host a round of the FIA Formula...

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5 best nightlife cities in Asia

By Asian Correspondent Fri, Apr 26, 2013 8:14PM UTC 0 Comment

WHEREVER you are in Asia, there is somewhere to party. Even in the wilds of Mongolia you’ll find someone who is willing to throw back a few with you. Or in Muslim Indonesia, there is still Bali, where you can always find a party or two. Here are five of our favorite cities in Asia...

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Analysis: Sukhumbhand’s Bangkok election win a new chance for Thai Democrats

By Saksith Saiyasombut & Siam Voices Mon, Mar 04, 2013 10:00AM UTC 0 Comment

The election victory of incumbent Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra is good news for the Democrat Party, but is it good news from Bangkok? asks Saksith Saiyasombut. Shortly after voting ended at 3pm on Sunday, all the exit polls projected a victory for the main challenger, Pongsapat Pongcharoen of the Pheu Thai Party (PT), signaling an electoral...

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Bangkok governor wins second term in tight race

By AP News Sun, Mar 03, 2013 10:44PM UTC 0 Comment

The Thai Democrat Party's Bangkok governor candidate Sukhumbhand Paribatra. Pic: AP.

BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok’s governor has won a second term, winning a close election that was overshadowed by Thailand’s national politics. Sunday’s gubernatorial election was Bangkok’s first since it was paralyzed by deadly anti-government protests in 2010. The Red Shirt protesters were demanding fresh elections from then-Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva of the Democrat party. Bangkok...

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National politics overshadowing Bangkok election

By AP News Sat, Mar 02, 2013 7:53PM UTC 0 Comment

BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok voters will go to the polls Sunday to choose the city’s new governor in a local election overshadowed by political divisiveness that has wracked Thailand for much of the past eight years. The major rivals are Democrat party candidate and former Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra and political newcomer Pongsapat Pongcharoen from...

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