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.
Netizens Say #DemocratsBetrayedCitizens, Others Rejoice at Pro-Prayuth Stance
BANGKOK — Netizens are crying out – whether in joy or rage – Wednesday after a major political party bent the knee to the...
Pantsuit-Gate II: Pro-Prayuth MP Piles on Rival’s Fashion
BANGKOK — A pro-junta MP has posted derogatory insults about the outfit worn by a Future Forward MP to the Wednesday parliamentary session that elected junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha to a second term as prime minister.
Aunties All the Rage as Mansion Becomes Landmark (Photos)
BANGKOK — If the Saengyotrakarns thought they would finally be left in peace after they assaulted a car parked illegally in front of their home last week, they were sorely wrong.
Livestream Fail Turns Weatherman Into Robot, Dog, and Wizard
BANGKOK — A usually tedious weather forecast program went viral overnight after staff forgot to disable amusing face filters during a Monday livestream.
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Korea King Panned For False Advertising
BANGKOK — This magic frying pan with the celebrity endorsement retails for 18,000 baht, but – act now! – and get two for only...
Internet Laughs Off Khon Controversy With Wonderful Memes
BANGKOK — As debate over a tourism video using khon characters dominates the national conversation, the internet has weighed in with an abundance of humor – and a fair amount of contempt.
Police Visit Students Behind Anti-Junta Teacher Appreciation Day Stunt
NONG KHAI — Police visited a school in Nong Khai on Thursday after an annual teacher appreciation day turned into a viral political stunt...
Well, Well, Princess Ubolratana Turns Into ‘Maleficent’
BANGKOK — Halloween came early this year for Princess Ubolratana, who posted a photo of herself in a Maleficent costume Monday to the viral approval of many netizens.
Young Thai Girls’ K-Pop Parody is This Week’s Internet Catnip
SA KAEO — A music video cover of a popular K-pop song by little girls from the far east of Thailand has been melting hearts online and is the perfect way to end the week.
