Time Out Bangkok magazine

Covid-19 has taken its toll on tourism businesses all over the world. Thailand, once a thriving tourist destination that welcomed leisure and business visitors in droves, saw a dramatic drop in inbound arrivals in the first quarter of 2020. Severely affected are the hotels that rely heavily on the influx of foreign tourists. Many have decided to take a break and cease operations temporarily while some have even closed for good. Those left standing are now trying to appeal to the domestic market by launching appealing staycation packages that allow locals to relax and still feel like they’re on holiday when flying out of Thailand is still not an option. 

Bangkok’s Old Town boasts a diverse mix of traditional Thai structures and European-inspired heritage buildings. But architectural buffs will tell you that the city’s urban landscape has more to offer than grand temples and converted colonial homes. If you take time to research, walk around the city or even just look up, you’ll realize that Bangkok is home to a number of beautiful buildings bearing a variety of architectural styles, from neoclassical to modernist to postmodernist.

Nobody knows when this pandemic will be over. But we know one thing: it has and will continue to change the way we live. 

In between trying all possible ways to survive (physically, mentally and emotionally), many have started talking about the possibility of a “new normal”. How will life go on in the future? How will we shop? Will there be concerts? Will e-commerce platforms overtake shopping malls? Will food delivery become a standard for restaurants? There are so many questions waiting to be answered.

Time Out has reached out to representatives from various industries. What they say reveal much about how a city is adapting and planning for a post-pandemic future.

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In this issue, during business shutdown and night curfew, we get into the digital world to explore how Bangkokians are using technology to help one another in the time of COVID-19. 

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Time Out writers predict what Bangkokians will be eating in the rest of 2020.

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Looking for the best vegan and vegetarian eateries in Bangkok? We've got you covered. 

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Mario Maurer looks back into his 15 years in the Thai entertainment industry.