You won't be able to use the line until 2023, but here's what it might look like. 

And the splurge!

Thanapat Boonsanan, 31, is the founder of bamboo-centric architecture and construction firm Thor Kaichon (www.fb.com/thorkaichon). Up until recently, the local bamboo construction scene was dominated by foreigners; now Thanapat is one of the most sought-after architects around for his humble, environmentally-friendly yet sturdy designs. After returning from Konstruck Bamboo Art Festival in Malaysia to put the finishing touches on his stage designs at Wonderfruit festival (Feb 16-19), Thanapat talks to us about the future of this natural material.

These marvels of Thai architecture are the best in the world, according to readers of ArchDaily. 

This is the Kyoto of our dreams. 

The first property (pictured) opens in Hua Hin this Mar 1.

On Jan 20, a large group of wheelchair-bound citizens converged on Bangkok’s Civil Court to file a class-action lawsuit against the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) after it failed to make good on a court order to build elevators at 23 BTS stations by the end of August last year. Here, we talk with IT consultant Manit Intharapim, 49, the Director of the Accessibility is Freedom working group and member of the Transportation for All network, which are the main forces fighting for more accessible transportation. 

The Akaryn Hotel Group debuts in the Lao capital. 

The Laguna Phuket takes a break from marathons and triathlons.