Watch Watch: Seven Bling Timepieces and Counting
BANGKOK — The daily drip-drop, tick-tock revelations about a top junta official’s collection of spendy watches continues with a sixth and seventh timepiece spotted.
Thai Princess Saves Christmas With Amazing Dance Videos
BANGKOK — Princess Ubolratana wished people a Merry Christmas this week in a series of widely hailed, viral videos one must see to believe.
Vitas Thanks Thai Fans for Cover of ‘Weird Russian Song’
BANGKOK — Vitas, the singer known for his strange noughties-era Russian song thanked Thai fans for paying tribute to his wonderful weirdness.
Thailand Takes Chill Pill As People Bundle Up
KORAT — It was the sixth day of cool temperatures Thursday and Moy Kemtong, 70, huddled around a fire with her friends while bragging about how many blankets she used last night.
Six Times the Thai Internet Was Delightful in 2017
It was an anxious year, but the internet also delivered moments of delight.
Thai Fans Despair Over Death of K-Pop Idol
BANGKOK — Despair, grief and thoughts of suicide swept Thailand online Tuesday following the apparent suicide South Korean pop singer Jonghyun in Seoul.
Primetime Soap Reignites Debate Over Executing Rapists
BANGKOK — A primetime soap with sexual assault as a central plot point has inflamed social debate over the death penalty and rape culture.
Toon is Messiah, Heartthrob, Martyr in This Stunning Fan Art
BANGKOK — Toon’s sweat nourishes the land, and his body beams rays of cosmic light to bathe the people in his sustenance. The Bodyslam frontman unites Thais of all stripes, spreading beatific joy with every high-five and hug. Equal parts pious and compassionate, Toon’s handsome radiance is adored by man, woman, child and grannie alike.
‘Oyster Mask’ Baffles World, Wins YouTube For 2017
BANGKOK — Sorry, it’s not Ed Sheeran’s carpool karaoke or Lady Gaga’s Superbowl show.
Bitcoin’s Going Nucking Futs, Here’s How to Buy From Thailand
Three months ago today, bitcoin traded at a lofty 140,000 baht (USD$4,000). One month ago, it reached 200,000 baht (USD$6,000). In the past two...