How Workpoint and The Mask Singer Won Thai Television
BANGKOK— After trolling its audience one week ago, a reality singing show finally revealed who was behind the Durian Mask, but well before Tom...
Denied Durian, Nation Churns Over ‘Mask Singer’ Betrayal
BANGKOK — After a four-month wait, audiences were glued to their screens to find out who the man behind the durian mask was. The only thing they found Thursday night was disappointment.
Nation Mourns Piggy Bank, Takes Hard Look At Self
BANGKOK — There was an outpouring of sadness overnight for Piggy Bank, the green sea turtle who died Tuesday of complications stemming from an operation to remove almost 1,000 coins from her gut.
Wildlife Officials Hunt Poachers Who Shared Kills on Facebook
BANGKOK — National park officials said Wednesday they are hunting for poachers who have been showing off their illegal kills and trading protecting species online.
It’s Innovate or Die for Thailand’s ‘Demon’ Dance Master
Pichet Klunchun has won over some of those who condemned him for 'spoiling' traditional dance, and now he wants to change how audiences think.
Junta Backs Off From VAT Hike, Blames Fake News
BANGKOK — Public outrage over a proposed increase to the value-added tax, or VAT, led to the military government shelving the idea and blaming the media Friday for spreading fake news.
Old Grievances Flare on Social Media Over Dhammakaya’s Divisiveness
BANGKOK — While police blockaded thousands of monks and followers in Wat Dhammakaya under the harsh, early summer sun for a fifth day, the online war of words was equally heated.
Thainet Flips Out Over Headbanging Bird
BANGKOK — If you want a picture of the future, imagine a purple cartoon bird thrashing its head – forever.
Chula Students Want #ChulassicPark-Era Uniform Rule to Go Extinct
BANGKOK — Chulalongkorn University engineering students hit back Wednesday against a rule that uniforms must be worn at all times, even outside the classroom, at the peril of their academic standing.
Social Media Opens New Fronts in Thailand’s Culture Wars
BANGKOK — When the Miss World Pageant 2016 was broadcast in Thailand last month, millions saw Filipino-American host Megan Young’s cleavage blurred by Thai censors every time she appeared on camera.
