355 Threatened Marine Animals Killed in 2016
BANGKOK — It was a bad year for marine life, officials said Thursday.
Hotel Apologizes for ‘Appropriating’ Khmer Temple Designs
KOH PHANGAN — A hotel on the southern tourist island on Monday bowed to international criticism for “cultural appropriation” of ancient Khmer architecture for commercial purposes.
Thai Airports Confused About Which Chinese are Chinese
BANGKOK — Those who want independence for Hong Kong and Taiwan won recognition from an unlikely source this week: Thai immigration police.
Serial Killer ‘Kid the Ripper’ Stirs Debate on Royal Pardon
KHON KAEN — Police on Tuesday said they are still looking for a serial killer who murdered his sixth victim earlier this week.
Alleged American Life Coach Arrested with Magic Mushrooms in Bangkok
An American man advertising on foreign websites, claiming to treat depression patients in Bangkok, was arrested with magic mushrooms as evidence.
Tourism Authority May Move Songkran Festival to July
BANGKOK — The Tourism Authority of Thailand said Thursday it is toying with the idea of deferring the Thai New Year festivities from April to July in order to avoid the coronavirus.
Why Was Bangkok Not Warned of Flooding?
BANGKOK — The capital city woke Saturday morning to find itself flooded by what had been the heaviest rains in 30 years. How did no one know what was coming? Or did they? And with a forecast of more rain all week, is more on the way?
Phuket Heat Causes Drunk Estonian to Fall to … Sleep
PHUKET — How hot is it? Enough for an Estonian man to toss a mattresses out over a balcony and sleep al fresco.
Missing American Found in Some Rocks on Koh Lipe
SATUN — A missing American tourist was found hiding in a pile of boulders Thursday on Koh Lipe after his worried friends went to the police. He just wanted to be left alone.
Tourists Cannot Bring Fresh Fruit Into Thailand Without Certificate
The Department of Agriculture has warned tourists not to buy fresh fruit as a phytosanitary certificate is required for re-entry into the Kingdom to...
