Bangkok Feels the Chill as Temperatures Dip to 17C
BANGKOK — Bangkokians are shopping for jackets and making blanket rotis around themselves Friday morning, when temperatures dipped below 20C.
Orchids Bloom on Google To Celebrate Famed Thai Botanist
BANGKOK — Thai orchids are blooming on the homepage of the world’s largest search engine to celebrate a horticulturist who pioneered commercial orchid cultivation in Thailand.
Motosai Allegedly Shoves Passenger from Grab Bike at Siam Paragon
BANGKOK — A woman filed a complaint to the police Tuesday after she was allegedly assaulted by a motorcycle taxi while using the Grab ride-hailing service in front of Siam Paragon mall.
‘Smiling Sky’ Warms Hearts of Thai Internet, Salarymen
BANGKOK — Touched by the rare alignment of the moon and planets that form a “smile” in the night sky – just in time for the payday – Thais are sharing their happiness and photos on the internet.
Luk Thung Star Denies Plagiarizing Romanian Pop Song
BANGKOK — A recent hit by luk thung superstar Lumyai Hai Thongkam did not rip off from a 2014 Romanian pop song as alleged by the internet, her manager said Thursday.
Teacher Slaps Students for Not Doing English Homework, Gets Off Scot-Free
SAMUT SAKHON — No disciplinary action has been taken against a teacher who slapped students repeatedly for not doing their English homework, a school official said Thursday.
Papal Visit: Pope Says He Seeks Friendship With Thai Buddhists
VATICAN CITY — The Pope on Friday night said he wished to forge friendships with Thailand’s Buddhists when he arrives in the kingdom for an official visit next week.
Thailand Cheers as ‘Lisa’ Blackpink Listed on Time 100 List
NEW YORK — Thai Blinks and netizens are rejoicing Friday as Lisa Blackpink was chosen as one of the 100 influential young people by Time magazine.
Princess Ubolratana Says British Airways Refuses Her Boarding
LONDON — King Rama X’s eldest sister took to her Instagram to say British Airways denied her from boarding a flight Friday morning.
TikTok, Web Novels, Chinese Internet Cultures Go Viral in Thailand
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — New icons of Chinese Internet-culture such as TikTok, fantasy novels and online dramas are gaining traction in Thailand, bringing fresh elements to the promotion of Chinese culture in the Southeast Asian country.