What defined Bangkok 2019? Was it peak “salted egg” being dethroned by “truffle cheese” as the flavor for everything? The new normal of a “return to democracy” that feels anything but? The realization that, going forward, face masks may be permanent accessories?
As we wonder what 2020 has in store while reflecting on the passage of a decade – and because Top 10 lists are so 2010 – here are the nine most popular stories of 2019, as voted by the clicks.
This is usually where we note the most popular stories, which tend to be the most salacious and tabloid-tastic (See No. 9), say more about you than us, but there was a showing of hard news – and a lot of crime.
It wasn’t all buds, boobs and beauties — there was a fair amount of bombs and bodies. If there is any trend to discern, it’s that of violence against women. Whether harassment by creeps, sexual assault or even worse – like the year’s top crime story about the abuse and death of a for-hire model – we hope the coverage is driven by greater attention and not greater victimization.
Police seek links in Bangkok bomb attacks
Miss Thailand crowned at Miss International for first time
Grab driver denies raping 17-year-old Thai student
Gym-weary Thais going under knife for instant 6-packs (Photos)
MRT masturbator strikes Thai woman on way to work: complaint
Pretty Girls Taking Risks: Inside the world of Thailand’s models for hire
In final hours, Bangkok model left trail of clues (Interactive Timeline)
Thailand plans to host first World Ganja Festival next year
Generous Portions: Bangkok ‘waitresses’ fined for very impractical uniforms (Video)
