Rural Temple Statues of Magical Beasts Melt Hearts, Inspire Fanart
KHON KAEN — While Chinese dragons inspire awe and Greek centaurs represent mysterious wisdom for centuries, Thai mythical creatures have the power to make the internet squeal.
Fury Road: Bad Driving Leads to Angry Taxi Confrontation
BANGKOK — A driver who couldn’t stomach being honked at gave angry pursuit to a taxi driver in southern Bangkok, all of which has gone viral in a video clip of the incident as of Tuesday.
Hmong Parents Protest Children’s Conviction by Reddit
CHIANG MAI — After a photo spread the world over of their children “stealing” a tourist’s watch, two parents of the two Hmong children insisted to police Tuesday it was simply not true.
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.
Army Opens Cyber Center to Fight 112, ‘Distorted’ Info
BANGKOK — The Army opened a new Army Cyber Center on Tuesday tasked with combating and suppressing information deemed illegal or undesirable.
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Tied Up and Beaten: Pantippers Trade Tales of Harrowing Discipline
BANGKOK — Tied to a tree and beaten unconscious. Slapped in the skull so hard an ear is partially sliced off. Forced to inhale smoke from a pot of hot coals mixed with spices.
Future in the Cards: Thai Politics Reimagined in Tarot Symbolism
BANGKOK — Flip over The Empress card – it’s a young female student protest leader. Wheel of Fortune becomes the replica of the missing 1932 revolution plaque. The High Priestess is a bald Buddhist nun. Three of Cups pays homage to an ‘alliance’ with activists in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Single Gateway for Internet Still Under Study, Minister Says
BANGKOK — The military government’s plan to route all internet traffic in and out of the kingdom through a single gateway won’t happen anytime soon, a top official said today.
Confusion As Musk’s Twitter Yanks Blue Checks From Agencies
CHICAGO (AP) — Twitter has long been a way for people to keep track of tornado watches, train delays, news alerts or the latest...
New Digital Ministry Launches With Logo That Sends Heads Shaking
BANGKOK — Thailand officially welcomed its new Ministry of Digital Economy and Society on Thursday and the internet immediately went crazy about its logo.