Drunk Driving Ad Accused of Promoting Suicide
BANGKOK — The Thai Health Promotion Foundation took down a new campaign against drunk driving from all channels after it was strongly criticized for...
Meet P’To & P’Shark, the NSFW Memes Infuriating the Thai Net
BANGKOK — Gay dance videos on the internet are nothing strange, but people have started ask questions after seeing the same two muscled men cropping up online over and over.
Music Video Parodies Junta, Compares to Demanding Relationship (Photos)
BANGKOK — If the junta can compose songs, so can the people. Thursday saw the release of an indie music video that took a surprising jab at the National Council for Peace and Order, or NCPO, by comparing the unelected government to an overbearing relationship.
Hackers Batter ThaiGov Online as Anger Over Cyberlaw Boils Over
BANGKOK — Anger over the passage of the new Computer Crime Act resulted in escalating attacks on many government websites Monday.
Anxious Tourism Officials Respond to Veiled Threat With Chinese Charm Campaign
BANGKOK — Thailand is pulling out the stops to tell Chinese tourists they are wholeheartedly welcome in the kingdom out of fear cultural friction could jeopardize the billions of baht in revenue they bring with them.
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.
Away From Dull Rallies, Thai Election Sizzles Online
From parodies of Thai Line spam to pairing political parties with Westerosi factions from “Game of Thrones,” the digital seas are churning with snark...
Sailor Venus!? Sign of Extraterrestrial Life Sparks Awe, Internet Jokes
BANGKOK — Netizens living on a smallish country on Earth were in awe of the possibility of life on a neighboring planet...
‘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...
Facebookers Denied Bail Again, Despite Million-Baht Bond Money
BANGKOK — Two people accused of insulting the monarchy in private chat messages were denied bail a fifth time yesterday, despite offering to post a million baht bond.