Cool Tattoos Give Away Lopburi Man’s Yakuza Secret
LOPBURI — A suspected Yakuza assassin avoided the law for 15 years in Thailand until Wednesday, after he was betrayed by his own hikae, or ritual sleeve tattoos.
The Worship of ‘Kru Guy Kaeo’ Reflects Thai Society’s Mental Insecurity
The huge statue named Kru (Guru) Guy Kaeo, which has a menacing appearance resembling a gargoyle from Notre-Dame Cathedral but is claimed to have...
Gun, Noose, Suicide Lead Theories About Pattaya Morning Horror
PATTAYA — Police say a Norwegian man found hanged from atop a highrise in Pattaya city center this morning most likely committed suicide.
Malaysian tourists threaten Thailand boycott after motorcycle fines
A social media post by a Malaysian tourist threatening to boycott Hat Yai has sparked debate after a group of Malaysian motorcyclists were fined...
Actress Charged for Briefly Posting Penis Pic
BANGKOK — A celebrity actress was charged with cyber crimes Friday for posting a short video that showed her boyfriend’s genitalia, despite her insistence it was accidental.
Ex-Maxim Model Arrested for Shoplifting at Emporium
A former model may be charged with both theft and drug use after she was caught stealing a dress from from the Emporium shopping mall, police said Friday.
The City Actually Wants to Turn BACC Into a ‘Coworking Space’
BANGKOK — The director of the city’s largest downtown cultural center said that the city’s desire to take it over and turn it into a co-working space is ill-considered.
We’re No. 1? Chiang Mai Air Pollution Smashes Competitors
CHIANG MAI — The “Rose of the North” won world recognition Wednesday for the dubious distinction of having the worst recorded air quality during peak conditions.
21 Thai Sex Slaves Rescued from Oman
Twenty-one women were back in Thailand today after being rescued from sexual slavery by police in Muscat, Oman.
Bitcoin Ups and Downs Don’t Deter Digital Miners in Thailand
BANGKOK — A month ago, when it was trading at 96,000 baht per unit, bitcoin was the digital currency that launched a thousand geeks to snatch up equipment at a computer expo to “mine” it.
