‘Dog Jelly’ Horrifies Netizens, But Vendor Says Sales Swift
BANGKOK — A Thai sweets vendor’s creativity left the social media appalled when she shared her latest creation online Tuesday.
Facebook Threatened on Belief Govt Had Warrants it Didn’t
BANGKOK — After an ultimatum had passed Tuesday for Facebook to act on censorship demands, telecommunication regulators admitted that necessary court orders hadn’t actually been obtained before threatening the social media giant with criminal action last week.
Cybersecurity Bill Would Grant PM Absolute Online Power
BANGKOK — The chief author of new, comprehensive cybersecurity legislation said Tuesday that giving the government access to private sector computer systems is necessary to protect the nation from cyber attacks.
Badly Translated Poster Gives ‘Dunkirk’ Darker Ending
BANGKOK — A mistranslated advertisement for World War II movie “Dunkirk” has made Thai netizens shake their red-cheeked faces in shame.
Spaniard Made to Apologize on Film for Samui Beach Sex
KOH SAMUI — A man whose roadside coupling on Samui became the subject of an online sex clip was made to apologize to reporters and the public on camera after being fined by police Tuesday.
Tech Logos Removed From Royal Crematorium Garuda
BANGKOK — Logos of the world’s largest tech firms were removed Wednesday from a Garuda sculpture for use in the cremation of King Bhumibol in response to a surge of criticism.
On Thainet, Facebook Marks ‘No Wonder We’re an Undeveloped Country’ as Spam
BANGKOK — Facebook classified a self-deprecating phrase on the state of Thailand’s development as spam in the early hours of Labor Day.
‘Laugh Juice’ in Short Supply as Fad Sweeps Thailand
BANGKOK — I was halfway through the first bottle when I caught myself staring at a particular spot on my monitor, having abandoned whatever...
K-pop Fans Slam Korean Mall Party’s #WorstMCs2017
BANGKOK — The grand launch of a new shopping venue targeting the Korean-obsessed ended up angering some fans who felt the well-known hosts presiding over the event dissed their favorite things.
Man Foiled by Farang’s Foul Feet Speaks Out on His Ordeal
BANGKOK — The peeved protagonist who appeared in a viral clip battling an unidentified woman’s funky feet spoke out Wednesday about his motivations for going public with his stinking ordeal.
