Pattaya Security Guards Defend Actions in Foreign Tourist Brawl
Authorities are investigating a violent altercation between Thai locals and foreign tourists that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, sparking public outrage.
Please Don’t Feed Junk to Chunky Monks: HealthMin
BANGKOK — Health officials are urging Buddhists to offer healthier food as alms to monks in order to rein in their expanding waist sashes.
Former K-Pop Star’s Ex-Fiancée Sought by Thai Authorities on Interpol Warrant
Thai Immigration authorities are searching for Hwang Hana, a Korean socialite and former fiancée of famous singer Park Yoochun, who is on the run from an Interpol warrant.
Here We Go Again: Samut Prakan BTS Fails in Rush Hour
SAMUT PRAKAN — In a news that surprised no one, a severe disruption broke out on the BTS service, forcing nine stations along the Sukhumvit line to shut down on Friday morning.
Morning of Mourning (Photos)
BANGKOK – Thais from the city and the provinces gathered Friday morning in front of the Royal Grand Palace and its vicinities to see-off their beloved King. For many, a dawn without King Bhumibol Adulyadej will never be the same.
HealthMin Says Quarantine is Now in Effect for Travelers from 4 Nations
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday again revived the possibility of mandatory quarantine for foreign travelers from high-risk countries.
Police Arrest 3 French in Killing of Another on Samui
KOH SAMUI — Police in Thailand have arrested three Frenchmen in connection with the killing of one of their countrymen on the southern resort island of Samui.
Has the BTS Collected Millions in Fares for Unbuilt Stations?
BANGKOK — Commuters shouldn’t hold their breaths for two additional BTS stations they’ve been paying for since the first trains rolled out nearly 20 years ago.
‘I Will Do Everything I Can:’ Miss Grand Myanmar Seeks Refuge in Thailand
BANGKOK — Speaking through tears Wednesday, a pageant queen who called for international aid onstage said she would be staying in Thailand for the time being out of concerns for her safety.
Close Call! Man Escapes Toilet Cobra Ambush Unscathed
NONG KHAI — A Nong Khai man’s nethers narrowly escaped a close encounter with a cobra Wednesday night in his bathroom in northeastern Thailand.
