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Left: Tongsri Wongchaiawet drinks a glass of water after dipping her Energy Card into it on June 11, 2019.

MLM ‘Energy Cards’ Radioactive: Professor

BANGKOK — A chemistry professor has warned of radioactive elements in plastic “Energy Cards” being sold as a cure-all for ailments under a multi-level...

The ‘Energy Card’ MLM Scamming Isaan Elderly

KHON KAEN — Stick ‘em in your pants, in a glass of water, or on appliances – this magic card will heal all your...
Now-deleted photos of the politically-inflected flower offering trays, originally posted Thursday June 13, 2019.

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...
An updated photo of Gen. Preecha Chan-ocha and Phongphan Chan-ocha.

Lawyer Accuses Prayuth’s Brother, Sister-in-Law of 112 for Sitting on Throne-like Chairs

BANGKOK — A lawyer has accused junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s brother and sister-in-law of committing lese majeste by imitating royalty in photos spread...

Frenchman Mocks Junta with Viral Parody Song, Gets Police Visit

BANGKOK — A French expat who made a viral music video mocking junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha was visited on Thursday by two police officers and “made to apologise.”
Left: Kanokchat “Typhoon KPN" Munyad-on. Right: Usamanee “Kwan" Waitayanon on June 11 after reporting themselves to the police.

Celebs Given Slap on Wrist for Endorsing Fake Diet Supplements

BANGKOK — Three celebrities have narrowly avoided prison despite being found guilty of falsely advertising unlicensed dietary supplements. Their rulings are the first in...
Premchai Karnasuta exits the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Case Region VII court on June 11, 2019.

Premchai Sentenced to Jail for Bribery in Black Panther Case

SAMUT SONGKHRAM — A construction tycoon was sentenced to a year in prison for bribery in a high-profile case involving the hunting of a...
Police Senior Sgt. Maj. Montri Nanam removing the gecko on Thursday night. Photo: Thailand Police Story / Facebook

Police Rush to Disarm Gecko’s Blockade

BUENG KAN — The bravery of Thai police was put to the test once again on Thursday night – but this time the fugitive...

Man’s Assault on Ex-Gf in Broad Daylight Shocks Onlookers

BANGKOK — CCTV footage showing a man assaulting his ex-girlfriend in public has gone viral, enraging netizens.
This Sunday, June 2, 2019 image taken from video provided by Younes Parvin shows a fire at Bangkok's Chatuchak weekend market, Thailand. Thai authorities are investigating an after-hours fire that roared through Chatuchak market, destroying dozens of the small shops crammed inside one of Asia's most popular bazaars. Photo: Younes Parvin / AP

Fire Strikes Bangkok’s Popular Chatuchak Weekend Market

BANGKOK — Thai authorities on Monday were investigating an after-hours fire that roared through Bangkok's Chatuchak weekend market, destroying scores of small shops crammed...

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