Bounty Hunters Turn in Friends, Bloggers Who Post Booze Pics
BANGKOK — An admin who ran a Facebook page educating Thais on different types of craft beer said he was surprised health officials demanded a fine of 50,000 baht for “advertising” alcohol on social media. Officials told him they received a tip-off from someone.
Princess Ubolratana Says British Airways Refuses Her Boarding
LONDON — King Rama X’s eldest sister took to her Instagram to say British Airways denied her from boarding a flight Friday morning.
Pokemon Invade Streets of Bangkok, Running Battles Ensue
BANGKOK — Snorlax was found napping in Lat Phrao. Charmander was captured at Chit Lom. Over on Silom Road, some Pokemon trainers dedicated their Wednesday lunch break to capture a Bulbasaur, in hopes to one day catch’em all.
Motosai Allegedly Shoves Passenger from Grab Bike at Siam Paragon
BANGKOK — A woman filed a complaint to the police Tuesday after she was allegedly assaulted by a motorcycle taxi while using the Grab ride-hailing service in front of Siam Paragon mall.
Khao Yai National Park Turns 55
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — The country’s oldest national park turned 55 on Monday, an anniversary celebration joined by the world’s largest search engine.
New Cybercrime Regs Would Open Back Door to Censorship
BANGKOK — An online right advocate pointed out Monday that the latest proposed changes to the Computer Crime Act and its supporting laws would provide the authorities with direct access to deleting things from the internet.
Viral Video Uses Pooches to Explain Dog-Eat-Dog Thai Elections
BANGKOK — An amusing and educational animation explaining how the March 24 Thai elections will work – through dog cartoons – was going viral...
With His ‘Smiley Buffalo’ to be Sold Off, Farmer Needs Internet’s Help
CHAI NAT — As buffaloes Kwan Kao and Toong-nguen were loaded onto a truck Sunday to be sold, Tongkum and the other kwai surrounded the vehicle, mooing in mourning.
Pro-Junta MP Files Cybercrime Case Against Netizens
BANGKOK — A pro-junta MP filed a cybercrime complaint on Friday after being flamed online over a video in which she apparently insults a...
Thailand’s Mega-Computer Fair to Be Held as Planned
BANGKOK, March 4 (Xinhua) — Shrugging off fears of the COVID-19 outbreak, organizers of the annual mega-computer fair said on Wednesday that its 'Commart X Pro 2020' IT fair will be held on schedule from March 5–8 in Bangkok.
