GREATER NORTH BANGKOK

Don Mueang Airport is the gate to the rest of Thailand, much of which can be easily accessed with a budget flight from this airport. Your Thai friends may live in one of thousands of small sois in Northern Bangkok, where they have overwhelmingly large spaces that are great for house parties. If nothing else, you may journey here to get your passport or update your visa at the massive, intimidating Chaeng Wattana Government Complex.
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Filipino theft gang caught at Don Mueang Airport after they stole diamond necklace

Filipino theft gang caught at Don Mueang Airport after they stole diamond necklace

A filipino theft gang was caught at Don Mueang Airport after they stole a diamond necklace at the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair and tried to escape to Phuket.

Officials try to stop Don Mueang taxi drivers from overcharging passengers

Officials try to stop Don Mueang taxi drivers from overcharging passengers

The Department of Land Transport has launched a crackdown on taxis at Don Mueang International Airport to make sure they don’t take advantage of passengers. The problem is...

MRT might fix ‘missing link’ between Purple and Blue lines that never should have existed

MRT might fix ‘missing link’ between Purple and Blue lines that never should have existed

The MRTA board will consider finding a way to run two extensions that would fix the so-called missing link problem between the Blue Line and the new Purple Line.

Officials mull extending Airport Rail Link to Don Mueang Airport

Officials mull extending Airport Rail Link to Don Mueang Airport

The Ministry of Transport is considering extending the Airport Rail Link from its terminal station in Phaya Thai all the way to Don Mueang International Airport.

First look at the new MRT Purple Line (PHOTOS)

First look at the new MRT Purple Line (PHOTOS)

Website BKKTrains released photos of the new MRT Purple Line last night, which is scheduled to open on Mother’s Day (Aug. 12).

Date set: MRT Purple Line to open Aug. 6

Date set: MRT Purple Line to open Aug. 6

A section of the MRT Purple Line is set to officially open on Aug. 6 as officials are still trying to find a solution to link the route to the operating Blue Line.

Dog drama: ‘Abandoned’ pooch chases after owner’s car (VIDEO)

Dog drama: ‘Abandoned’ pooch chases after owner’s car (VIDEO)

A video showing what looks like an abandoned dog chasing after a car on Soi Vibhavadi 60 has stirred up some controversy on social media this afternoon.

Thai passenger reportedly attempts to bring gas tank onto plane

Thai passenger reportedly attempts to bring gas tank onto plane

Thailand's airport security has been called into question after a passenger nearly boarded a plane with a gas tank today.

Hit-and-text driver demands to complete community service at hospital of her choice

Hit-and-text driver demands to complete community service at hospital of her choice

The driver who killed 9 people in a car crash on Don Mueang tollway in 2010 has demanded to complete her community service at a hospital of her choice because she fears for her...

Minister threatens to fire probation officer over ‘harassing’ hit-and-text teen driver to do her community service

Minister threatens to fire probation officer over ‘harassing’ hit-and-text teen driver to do her community service

Investigation into probation officer underway

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