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PM mum on poll delay
politics January 09, 2019 01:00
By KAS CHANWANPEN
THE NATION
EC chief says election date cannot be fixed before publication of decree, denies choice of march 10.
DESPITE mounting criticism and widespread calls to avoid a further delay of the election, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday remained defiant and refused to say whether the poll would be put off, while claiming the international community understood the situation.
Thailand is the Asean chair this year and is required to host two summits of regional leaders and several other meetings at the ministerial and senior official levels.
Asean diplomats have expressed their worries that the political uncertainty might jeopardise Thailand’s leadership of the regional bloc. The first Asean ministerial meeting will take place in the middle of next week in Chiang Mai.
The much-anticipated Royal Decree on the election, which will allow the Election Commission to fix the poll date, has yet to be issued and Prayut yesterday said he did not know when it would be published in the Royal Gazette.
“It will be when it will be,” Prayut told reporters yesterday after the weekly Cabinet meeting. “I haven’t said anything about a delay or no delay.”
Speaking of the upcoming royal coronation, which is said to be the reason for the proposed delay in the election, Prayut said that international friends all wanted to participate in the event.
“All the countries I have visited, they understand. So, what do you want from me?” he said, apparently irritated by the criticism and media reports over the possibility of the national poll being postponed.
Although in the past couple months the regime had appeared firm about the election and even spoke of holding it on February 24, its recent moves suggest that the process might be put off by a month, to March 24, due to the coronation ceremony of the King in May. Confusion over legal issues have complicated the fixing of the election date. None of the concerned authorities had any answers to the public’s demand for an election.
Election Commission (EC) president Ittiporn Boonpracong yesterday rejected reports that the agency preferred March 10 as the day for the casting of ballots. Only after the Royal Decree on the election is published can the EC determine the poll date, he said.
“We at the EC are well aware of our responsibility. We have to follow the law and give some clarity to the public,” Ittiporn said. “But I don’t want to give out any unconfirmed information.”
Earlier, it was said that the EC wanted March 10 to be the polling day to ensure that they could finalise the results within 150 days of the electoral laws coming into effect.
The Constitution requires that the election process be completed within the 150-day period.
But questions arose if the 150-day period covered only the casting of ballots or also the announcement of the election results. There are fears that confusion on this score could lead to the annulment of the election as unconstitutional.
Ittiporn yesterday said that the agency was now focused on holding the election within 150 days after the electoral laws come into effect and announcing the results 60 days after the poll.
Despite the debate on the 150-period, Ittiporn said the agency had yet to consider bringing the question to the Constitutional Court.
In a related development, at least 150 pro-poll protesters yesterday gathered around the Ratchaprasong intersection in the heart of Bangkok to show their opposition to any delay of the election.
They demanded that the junta be frank about the publication of the Royal Decree and stop intervening in the electoral process, which is the responsibility of the EC.
While the government claims the overlapping of the royal coronation ceremony with the election could make the holding of an election in February difficult, the group said the government should be more efficient in its work to ensure that both the coronation and the election could go on according to the planned schedule.
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On right, seems about right. If you gunning for left, bit under aged for you.
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Shifting sands?
ANALYSIS: Junta keeps the country guessing about next election
politics January 14, 2019 01:00
By SOMROUTAI SAPSOMBOON
THE NATION
AFTER SEIZING power from an elected government in May 2014, the ruling junta led by General Prayut Chan-o-cha came up with a political “road map” promising a general election in February 2016.
The promised national vote never happened, and promises to hold elections five other times over the next three years also were broken.
Repeated postponements by the ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have left critics of the junta, as well as political parties, fast losing patience after years of waiting.
Critics and activists close to certain political groups have held protests against any postponement of the poll from February 24 – the latest promised date of election before yet another delay. A general election on February 24 became unlikely after the government pointed to the need for a delay in order to avoid it overlapping with the coronation ceremony of His Majesty the King scheduled for early May.
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said last week that the next election should be held on March 24 or March 31 so that results of the national vote could be announced in late May, after the coronation.
However, the Election Commission (EC) suggested that the next election should be held on March 10. The agency said it wanted the election results to be announced within 150 days after the organic law on MP elections went into effect on December 11.
Election commissioners said they did not want to take a risk, as the Constitution requires a general election “shall be held and completed” within 150 days from the date the relevant organic acts came into force.
In their view, the legal timeframe also covered the announcement of election results, although Wissanu, who is in charge of the government’s legal affairs, disputed such an interpretation. He said that holding an election and announcing the results had their separate legal deadlines.
A separate constitutional clause states that the EC “shall announce the result of the election expeditiously; the announcement shall be not later than 60 days from the date of election”.
There has been concern that if the EC announces the election result later than May 9 – after 150 days of the MP election law came into force – the Constitutional Court could be petitioned to void the election.
Although the EC mainly has the final say on setting the election date, the government has the power to get a decree calling a national vote promulgated in the Royal Gazette. And so far, no such decree has been issued.
The tug-of-war between the government and the EC about the election date, as well as the junta’s insistence on a postponement by another month from February 24, has led to suspicions of a conspiracy aimed at getting the next national vote annulled. The junta chief mentioned tentative election schedules during his overseas visits, possibly due to pressure from the international community. But the promised schedules never materialised. In February 2015, at a press conference in Tokyo following a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, Prayut said Thailand would hold an election by late that year or early the following year.
The scheduled election was postponed from February 2016 to September that year after the draft constitution required that a national referendum be held. There was another postponement after the National Reform Assembly voted down the draft charter written by a committee headed by Borwornsak Uwanno.
At that time, Borwornsak, a law professor, said his draft was voted down because “they want to stay long”, which led to criticisms that the NCPO had plotted to cling on to power for as long as possible.
In September 2015, while attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Prayut told then UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon that he expected the election to be held in mid-2017.
However, the schedule was postponed from middle to late 2017 after a new constitution drafting committee headed by Meechai Ruchuphan added more time for writing organic laws and preparing for elections.
A delay in promulgating the new Constitution led to another postponement, until November 2018.
Then, the National Legislative Assembly set the organic law on MP elections to go into effect 90 days after its promulgation, a rare occurrence in Thai politics, forcing the national vote to be delayed until February 2019.
ANALYSIS: Junta keeps the country guessing about next election
politics January 14, 2019 01:00
By SOMROUTAI SAPSOMBOON
THE NATION
AFTER SEIZING power from an elected government in May 2014, the ruling junta led by General Prayut Chan-o-cha came up with a political “road map” promising a general election in February 2016.
The promised national vote never happened, and promises to hold elections five other times over the next three years also were broken.
Repeated postponements by the ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have left critics of the junta, as well as political parties, fast losing patience after years of waiting.
Critics and activists close to certain political groups have held protests against any postponement of the poll from February 24 – the latest promised date of election before yet another delay. A general election on February 24 became unlikely after the government pointed to the need for a delay in order to avoid it overlapping with the coronation ceremony of His Majesty the King scheduled for early May.
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said last week that the next election should be held on March 24 or March 31 so that results of the national vote could be announced in late May, after the coronation.
However, the Election Commission (EC) suggested that the next election should be held on March 10. The agency said it wanted the election results to be announced within 150 days after the organic law on MP elections went into effect on December 11.
Election commissioners said they did not want to take a risk, as the Constitution requires a general election “shall be held and completed” within 150 days from the date the relevant organic acts came into force.
In their view, the legal timeframe also covered the announcement of election results, although Wissanu, who is in charge of the government’s legal affairs, disputed such an interpretation. He said that holding an election and announcing the results had their separate legal deadlines.
A separate constitutional clause states that the EC “shall announce the result of the election expeditiously; the announcement shall be not later than 60 days from the date of election”.
There has been concern that if the EC announces the election result later than May 9 – after 150 days of the MP election law came into force – the Constitutional Court could be petitioned to void the election.
Although the EC mainly has the final say on setting the election date, the government has the power to get a decree calling a national vote promulgated in the Royal Gazette. And so far, no such decree has been issued.
The tug-of-war between the government and the EC about the election date, as well as the junta’s insistence on a postponement by another month from February 24, has led to suspicions of a conspiracy aimed at getting the next national vote annulled. The junta chief mentioned tentative election schedules during his overseas visits, possibly due to pressure from the international community. But the promised schedules never materialised. In February 2015, at a press conference in Tokyo following a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, Prayut said Thailand would hold an election by late that year or early the following year.
The scheduled election was postponed from February 2016 to September that year after the draft constitution required that a national referendum be held. There was another postponement after the National Reform Assembly voted down the draft charter written by a committee headed by Borwornsak Uwanno.
At that time, Borwornsak, a law professor, said his draft was voted down because “they want to stay long”, which led to criticisms that the NCPO had plotted to cling on to power for as long as possible.
In September 2015, while attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Prayut told then UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon that he expected the election to be held in mid-2017.
However, the schedule was postponed from middle to late 2017 after a new constitution drafting committee headed by Meechai Ruchuphan added more time for writing organic laws and preparing for elections.
A delay in promulgating the new Constitution led to another postponement, until November 2018.
Then, the National Legislative Assembly set the organic law on MP elections to go into effect 90 days after its promulgation, a rare occurrence in Thai politics, forcing the national vote to be delayed until February 2019.
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Cops skiving on the job? Think again
CRIME TRACK
Cops turn to GPS to keep eye on themselves
New 'check-in' system means errant officers can no longer skip patrol work
GPS (global positioning system) technology is being introduced to tackle cases of police officers absconding from their patrols of crime-prone areas.
Special "red boxes" are often installed in areas that need an increased level of policing and officers must scan a QR code housed within to prove they were physically present on patrol.
However, some wily officers have found a way around it by taking a picture of the QR code and scanning that from home, or elsewhere, to give the impression they have completed their rounds.
The problem was brought to the attention of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), who have now brought in real-time GPS tracking technology to keep tabs on officers on their beat.
The technology was trialled in Bangkok last week as a replacement for the red boxes.
The CSD expect it will be progressively implemented not only in crime hot spots, but in all police precincts in the near future.
The GPS system comes in the form of a smartphone application that must be downloaded by officers on regular patrols, or who are assigned to conduct surveillance operations.
Once the officer arrives at the designated location, he or she must open the application and check in by tapping a location identifier icon, according to Pol Maj Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej, the CSD commander.
In some areas, the patrol must be carried out at particular times of day. For example, in Soi Lat Phrao 101 where statistics show the crime rate usually peaks between 7pm and 8pm, the check-in must occur during these times.
In the cases of people who require police protection, the CSD's new system will automatically send an SMS to the person in question to let them know that an officer has arrived and "checked in" outside their home.
Officers' movements while on patrol are then recorded and monitored live at the CSD headquarters.
"The patrol work is monitored in real time so no one will be able to lie to his superior any more," said Pol Maj Gen Jirabhop.
The CSD officers taking part in the pilot project are required to be within a 50-metre radius of the check-in point to activate the check-in icon on their smartphones. They then have to fill out details of their patrol duty in the app.
Information the officers must give include whether the security situation is rated as normal or not, and if they have talked to people on the street around the check-in location to get a clearer picture of any criminal activity in the area.
After each conversation in the area, whether with a suspect of a member of the public, officers are required to obtain the person's name and take their photo via the app should these details be needed for evidence.
Security officers who head patrol teams must then submit a report their superiors, which the CSD will also receive a copy of, at the end of each shift.
The report compiles details of the assignment, the number of officers used, the distance covered and the pictures taken during the patrol.
"I've stressed the importance of stopping patrol vehicles and talking to the people, as this is a way of gaining a rapport with the community.
"It's the people on the ground who will lend a helping hand when it comes to security surveillance," said Pol Maj Gen Jirabhop.
In the next phase of the project, a "Real Time Crime Centre", will be established to manage police patrols and crime reports nationwide.
The centre will coordinate across precincts to prevent any overlap of work and also compare the relative productivity of each division's patrol work, he said.
There are 1,482 police stations nationwide and each now utilises at least 30 red security check-in boxes, which altogether cost the Royal Thai Police 11.1 million baht to buy and install, not to mention the costs of the check-in book placed in the box. It is not known how well that system has worked to date.
Pol Maj Pratchaya Kammalatphithak, head of the CSD's patrol section, said the CSD is desperately short of patrol officers and vehicles.
So far, officers have responded positively to the new system and there have been no bugs or teething problems reported with the check-in app, he said.
After the pilot project, the CSD is keen for the Royal Thai Police to roll out the new system for use by all police stations nationwide, he added.
CRIME TRACK
Cops turn to GPS to keep eye on themselves
New 'check-in' system means errant officers can no longer skip patrol work
- Published: 14/01/2019 at 04:30 AM
- Newspaper section: News
GPS (global positioning system) technology is being introduced to tackle cases of police officers absconding from their patrols of crime-prone areas.
Special "red boxes" are often installed in areas that need an increased level of policing and officers must scan a QR code housed within to prove they were physically present on patrol.
However, some wily officers have found a way around it by taking a picture of the QR code and scanning that from home, or elsewhere, to give the impression they have completed their rounds.
The problem was brought to the attention of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), who have now brought in real-time GPS tracking technology to keep tabs on officers on their beat.
The technology was trialled in Bangkok last week as a replacement for the red boxes.
The CSD expect it will be progressively implemented not only in crime hot spots, but in all police precincts in the near future.
The GPS system comes in the form of a smartphone application that must be downloaded by officers on regular patrols, or who are assigned to conduct surveillance operations.
Once the officer arrives at the designated location, he or she must open the application and check in by tapping a location identifier icon, according to Pol Maj Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej, the CSD commander.
In some areas, the patrol must be carried out at particular times of day. For example, in Soi Lat Phrao 101 where statistics show the crime rate usually peaks between 7pm and 8pm, the check-in must occur during these times.
In the cases of people who require police protection, the CSD's new system will automatically send an SMS to the person in question to let them know that an officer has arrived and "checked in" outside their home.
Officers' movements while on patrol are then recorded and monitored live at the CSD headquarters.
"The patrol work is monitored in real time so no one will be able to lie to his superior any more," said Pol Maj Gen Jirabhop.
The CSD officers taking part in the pilot project are required to be within a 50-metre radius of the check-in point to activate the check-in icon on their smartphones. They then have to fill out details of their patrol duty in the app.
Information the officers must give include whether the security situation is rated as normal or not, and if they have talked to people on the street around the check-in location to get a clearer picture of any criminal activity in the area.
After each conversation in the area, whether with a suspect of a member of the public, officers are required to obtain the person's name and take their photo via the app should these details be needed for evidence.
Security officers who head patrol teams must then submit a report their superiors, which the CSD will also receive a copy of, at the end of each shift.
The report compiles details of the assignment, the number of officers used, the distance covered and the pictures taken during the patrol.
"I've stressed the importance of stopping patrol vehicles and talking to the people, as this is a way of gaining a rapport with the community.
"It's the people on the ground who will lend a helping hand when it comes to security surveillance," said Pol Maj Gen Jirabhop.
In the next phase of the project, a "Real Time Crime Centre", will be established to manage police patrols and crime reports nationwide.
The centre will coordinate across precincts to prevent any overlap of work and also compare the relative productivity of each division's patrol work, he said.
There are 1,482 police stations nationwide and each now utilises at least 30 red security check-in boxes, which altogether cost the Royal Thai Police 11.1 million baht to buy and install, not to mention the costs of the check-in book placed in the box. It is not known how well that system has worked to date.
Pol Maj Pratchaya Kammalatphithak, head of the CSD's patrol section, said the CSD is desperately short of patrol officers and vehicles.
So far, officers have responded positively to the new system and there have been no bugs or teething problems reported with the check-in app, he said.
After the pilot project, the CSD is keen for the Royal Thai Police to roll out the new system for use by all police stations nationwide, he added.
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For those visiting or re-visiting Bkk (new sights?)
10 New Things To Do In Bangkok For Your 2019 Trip - Skywalks, Go-karting In Castles & A Mega Chicken Rice Challenge
New Attractions in Bangkok
For many Singaporeans, Bangkok is the destination for a quick getaway. With its awesome spice-rich food and array of affordable shopping options, Bangkok is practically a haven for us to channel our inner foodie and shopaholic at the same time.
As a city that constantly seeks to reinvent itself, Bangkok has upped its food and shopping game to astronomical heights in 2018 alone. With this in mind, we recently flew to Bangkok and discovered 10 new things to do, from visiting a Totoro-themed cafe to ascending Thailand’s tallest building to date.
1. Channel your love for all things Totoro at May’s Garden House
Yes, you read that right: There is now a 100% Studio Ghibli-endorsed Totoro-themed cafe in Bangkok, taking the form of May’s Garden House Restaurant, named after the endearing young protagonist Mei Kusakabe from My Neighbour Totoro.
The soft, warm, and nature-infused aesthetic of Studio Ghibli is in full splendour here, beginning from the forest-themed signboard fronting the entrance.
When you enter the restaurant, you’ll be greeted by a giant Totoro plushie at the counter, which you’re free to snuggle up to and take photos with. Don’t forget to use the hand sanitiser by the side before you give the big ol’ guy a warm hug!
Signed by the one and only Toshio Suzuki, Studio Ghibli producer and co-founder
There is also a mini Studio Ghibli library onsite, where you can indulge in your love of the anime studio’s many films through its rich collection of figurines, artbooks, and even reproductions of film storyboards.
Artbooks of every single film produced by Studio Ghibli line the shelves
When you’re done fanboying or fangirling over the place’s Ghibli charms, settle down for a meal, choosing from the restaurant’s offerings of Thai dishes.
For starters, try out their Chicken Curry As Green As Totoro’s Forest (฿250 ~SGD10.52), a mildly spicy Thai green curry that comes with generous servings of chicken pieces and eggplant.
The menu’s star attractions take the form of its desserts, which are more faithful to the Totoro theme. Sleeping Totoro (฿300 ~SGD12.63) is one of these desserts, featuring an adorable Totoro-stylised chocolate mousse filled with a tangy raspberry ganache.
May’s Garden House
Address: 18 Sukhumvit 29 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Opening Hours: 12PM - 7PM
Website
10 New Things To Do In Bangkok For Your 2019 Trip - Skywalks, Go-karting In Castles & A Mega Chicken Rice Challenge
New Attractions in Bangkok
For many Singaporeans, Bangkok is the destination for a quick getaway. With its awesome spice-rich food and array of affordable shopping options, Bangkok is practically a haven for us to channel our inner foodie and shopaholic at the same time.
As a city that constantly seeks to reinvent itself, Bangkok has upped its food and shopping game to astronomical heights in 2018 alone. With this in mind, we recently flew to Bangkok and discovered 10 new things to do, from visiting a Totoro-themed cafe to ascending Thailand’s tallest building to date.
1. Channel your love for all things Totoro at May’s Garden House
Yes, you read that right: There is now a 100% Studio Ghibli-endorsed Totoro-themed cafe in Bangkok, taking the form of May’s Garden House Restaurant, named after the endearing young protagonist Mei Kusakabe from My Neighbour Totoro.
The soft, warm, and nature-infused aesthetic of Studio Ghibli is in full splendour here, beginning from the forest-themed signboard fronting the entrance.
When you enter the restaurant, you’ll be greeted by a giant Totoro plushie at the counter, which you’re free to snuggle up to and take photos with. Don’t forget to use the hand sanitiser by the side before you give the big ol’ guy a warm hug!
Signed by the one and only Toshio Suzuki, Studio Ghibli producer and co-founder
There is also a mini Studio Ghibli library onsite, where you can indulge in your love of the anime studio’s many films through its rich collection of figurines, artbooks, and even reproductions of film storyboards.
Artbooks of every single film produced by Studio Ghibli line the shelves
When you’re done fanboying or fangirling over the place’s Ghibli charms, settle down for a meal, choosing from the restaurant’s offerings of Thai dishes.
For starters, try out their Chicken Curry As Green As Totoro’s Forest (฿250 ~SGD10.52), a mildly spicy Thai green curry that comes with generous servings of chicken pieces and eggplant.
The menu’s star attractions take the form of its desserts, which are more faithful to the Totoro theme. Sleeping Totoro (฿300 ~SGD12.63) is one of these desserts, featuring an adorable Totoro-stylised chocolate mousse filled with a tangy raspberry ganache.
May’s Garden House
Address: 18 Sukhumvit 29 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Opening Hours: 12PM - 7PM
Website
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2. Enjoy panoramic views of Bangkok’s cityscape from the top of King Power MahaNakhon SkyWalk
Currently bagging the title of tallest building in all of Thailand is King Power MahaNakhon, standing at a whopping 314m high. You can go for a SkyWalk here, where you’ll ascend all the way to the rooftop - 78 floors above ground! - and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Bangkok cityscape.
Guided tours of the SkyWalk are priced from ฿850 (~SGD35.78) and begin from the first floor, where you’ll pass through a Bangkok-themed digital corridor as you make your way to the elevator boarding area.
Apart from the video visuals that depict uniquely Bangkok sights and experiences, keep your eyes peeled for the ceiling, which features a 3D replica of an upside down mockup of Bangkok, with the SkyTower highlighted as the tallest building.
Proceed to the elevator, an extraordinary high-speed contraption that promises to shuttle you to the 74th floor (292m) in just 50 seconds. The 74th floor is an indoor observation deck, where you’ll be able to view the surrounding cityscape behind the safety of glass panels.
The tour of the SkyWalk ends with the final ascension to the rooftop. Here, you can choose to climb all the way to the Peak at 314m, granting you the opportunity to boast that you once stood atop the highest point of all of Thailand.
If you’re feeling brave, you can also opt to walk on the Glass Tray, where all that separates you and a long, long fall is a thick layer of transparent glass.
A bar is also in operation on the rooftop, offering a collection of drinks and cocktails for you to chill as you take in the awesome panoramic views of Bangkok around you.
King Power MahaNakhon SkyWalk
Address: 114 Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra Rd, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10AM-12AM daily (last admission at 11PM)
Website
Currently bagging the title of tallest building in all of Thailand is King Power MahaNakhon, standing at a whopping 314m high. You can go for a SkyWalk here, where you’ll ascend all the way to the rooftop - 78 floors above ground! - and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Bangkok cityscape.
Guided tours of the SkyWalk are priced from ฿850 (~SGD35.78) and begin from the first floor, where you’ll pass through a Bangkok-themed digital corridor as you make your way to the elevator boarding area.
Apart from the video visuals that depict uniquely Bangkok sights and experiences, keep your eyes peeled for the ceiling, which features a 3D replica of an upside down mockup of Bangkok, with the SkyTower highlighted as the tallest building.
Proceed to the elevator, an extraordinary high-speed contraption that promises to shuttle you to the 74th floor (292m) in just 50 seconds. The 74th floor is an indoor observation deck, where you’ll be able to view the surrounding cityscape behind the safety of glass panels.
The tour of the SkyWalk ends with the final ascension to the rooftop. Here, you can choose to climb all the way to the Peak at 314m, granting you the opportunity to boast that you once stood atop the highest point of all of Thailand.
If you’re feeling brave, you can also opt to walk on the Glass Tray, where all that separates you and a long, long fall is a thick layer of transparent glass.
A bar is also in operation on the rooftop, offering a collection of drinks and cocktails for you to chill as you take in the awesome panoramic views of Bangkok around you.
King Power MahaNakhon SkyWalk
Address: 114 Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra Rd, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10AM-12AM daily (last admission at 11PM)
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3. Whack a 3kg platter of chicken rice in 1 hour to get it for free at Sri Yellow Pochana
Image credit: Sri Yellow Pochana
Sri Yellow Pochana may seem like a nondescript chicken rice place on first sight, but delve just a little deeper and you’ll find that it comes with a truly jaw-dropping quirk: it offers staggering 3kg chicken rice platters (฿550 ~SGD23) for FREE - but only if you can finish it off under an hour.
Located a short walk away from Saphan Kwai BTS station, Sri Yellow Pochana’s Hainanese-style chicken rice is cooked with a distinct Thai twist, boasting fried chicken cutlets alongside steamed chicken and jellied blood.
Image credit: Weekend Go Where Singapore
A decadent dish in and of itself, it is made even more so in its 3kg version, boasting a whopping 2kg of rice and 1kg of chicken - all loaded up onto a plate that is wider than your face.
Of course, these 3kg platters are not all Sri Yellow Pochana serves, with regular-sized portions also available on the menu.
Sri Yellow Pochana
Address: 45 6-7 Saliratthawiphak Rd, Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8AM - 5PM
Website
Image credit: Sri Yellow Pochana
Sri Yellow Pochana may seem like a nondescript chicken rice place on first sight, but delve just a little deeper and you’ll find that it comes with a truly jaw-dropping quirk: it offers staggering 3kg chicken rice platters (฿550 ~SGD23) for FREE - but only if you can finish it off under an hour.
Located a short walk away from Saphan Kwai BTS station, Sri Yellow Pochana’s Hainanese-style chicken rice is cooked with a distinct Thai twist, boasting fried chicken cutlets alongside steamed chicken and jellied blood.
Image credit: Weekend Go Where Singapore
A decadent dish in and of itself, it is made even more so in its 3kg version, boasting a whopping 2kg of rice and 1kg of chicken - all loaded up onto a plate that is wider than your face.
Of course, these 3kg platters are not all Sri Yellow Pochana serves, with regular-sized portions also available on the menu.
Sri Yellow Pochana
Address: 45 6-7 Saliratthawiphak Rd, Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8AM - 5PM
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4. Go-kart around an abandoned Sleeping Beauty castle at Motor Sports Land
Image credit: Bangkok Style Places
This abandoned Sleeping Beauty-esque castle is part of the background decor of Motor Sports Land’s Go-Kart tracks, lending them a distinct vintage feel with its gothic spires and bricked walls.
Image credit: @subie_tt
Rates start at ฿500/8 min (~SGD21.04), and you can choose from one of three options: single seat, two-seater, and kid kart. The go-kart track is split into 5 distinct zones, spanning areas that range from 2,580 to 11,594 m2.
Image credit: @motorsportsland
To get the best views of the castle while you zip around the tracks, hit up Zone 2, which covers an area of 4,210m2.
Motor Sports Land
Address: 1096, 1 Phahonyothin Rd, Khwaeng Chom Phon, Khet Chatuchak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10900, Thailand
Opening Hours: 1PM-9PM (Mon-Fri) | 10AM-9PM (Sat-Sun)
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Image credit: Bangkok Style Places
This abandoned Sleeping Beauty-esque castle is part of the background decor of Motor Sports Land’s Go-Kart tracks, lending them a distinct vintage feel with its gothic spires and bricked walls.
Image credit: @subie_tt
Rates start at ฿500/8 min (~SGD21.04), and you can choose from one of three options: single seat, two-seater, and kid kart. The go-kart track is split into 5 distinct zones, spanning areas that range from 2,580 to 11,594 m2.
Image credit: @motorsportsland
To get the best views of the castle while you zip around the tracks, hit up Zone 2, which covers an area of 4,210m2.
Motor Sports Land
Address: 1096, 1 Phahonyothin Rd, Khwaeng Chom Phon, Khet Chatuchak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10900, Thailand
Opening Hours: 1PM-9PM (Mon-Fri) | 10AM-9PM (Sat-Sun)
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