CentralWorld Cancels New Year Countdown Party
BANGKOK — The most popular place to celebrate New Year’s Eve has canceled its big, bright annual party.
Foreigner Dies in Possible Traffic Suicide Near Khaosan Road
BANGKOK — A foreigner was killed by a bus Thursday morning on Phra Sumen Road in Bangkok’s old quarter.
Nation Celebrates as King Rama X is Crowned
BANGKOK — King Vajiralongkorn was crowned as the 10th monarch of his dynasty today.
Pattaya Vendors Arrested for Brawl With U.S. Soldiers
PATTAYA — A group of watch sellers in the resort town of Pattaya were arrested Wednesday for allegedly starting a punching match with American soldiers, in town for a military exercise.
Thai Ex-Model Arrested in LA For Identity Theft
LOS ANGELES — A Thai woman and her American boyfriend have been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of identity theft and evading the...
Singaporean Dies at Phuket Massage Parlor; Wife Cites Health Issues
A 52-year-old Singaporean tourist, identified only as Mr. Lee, passed away at a massage parlor in Patong Beach, Phuket, after experiencing breathing difficulties.
Farang Marriage Training Clinic Coming to Isaan
BANGKOK — Got questions about your farang? Good news: The government announced Friday it may open a pilot learning center in Khon Kaen province for Thai women marrying foreign men.
Nothing Done to Extradite ‘Boss Red Bull’
BANGKOK — As media attention again wanes, the public prosecutor said his office has yet to take action to seek the extradition of the ultra-wealthy heir to an energy drink fortune wanted for fatal hit-and-run charges.
‘Miss Universe’ Stands By Police Brutality Comments After Dismissal
BANGKOK — The winner of Miss Universe Thailand 2020 said Wednesday she would not back down from comments about police violence that cost her job in a government agency.
New Thai Government May be Unstable, Short-Lived
BANGKOK —Sunday's election is likely to produce a weak, unstable government whether it's a civilian or military-backed party that cobbles together a coalition, setting off a new phase of uncertainty in a country that's ...
