20-Year-Old Twitter User Denied Bail for Royal Insult
BANGKOK — A 20-year-old jailed on allegations of insulting the monarchy was again denied a bail release on Monday, his attorneys said.
Vendor Attacks Schoolgirl for Not Standing Up for National Anthem
AYUTTHAYA — A woman was charged with assault Wednesday after she attacked a highschool student in Ayutthaya province for not standing up during the National Anthem, police said.
King’s Drawing Features Royal Consort Sineenat’s Emblem
BANGKOK — The Royal Household Bureau on Sunday published a drawing by His Majesty the King, which bears his royal consort’s insignia.
This is What Saphan Lek Looks Like Now (Video)
BANGKOK — It’s been over eight months since the labyrinth of cheap toys, games, and electronics that was Saphan Lek was hit by the wrecking ball.
Air is So Dirty in Northern Thailand, Leader Flies to See It
BANGKOK — The air hanging over Thailand's far north has become so polluted, the prime minister went Tuesday to see in person what's been called a severe health crisis.
Gov’t Rejects Substitute Songkran Holidays in July
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said the government formally turned down a proposal to hold the canceled Thai New Year holidays in July.
Israeli Man’s Pattaya Massage Dispute Ends in Temple Donation Heist
An early morning theft attempt turned into a dramatic chase through Pattaya's entertainment district when a 34-year-old Israeli man named Benallegedly attempted to steal temple donation envelopes from a massage parlor
Separatist Violence Surged as Thailand Voted
BANGKOK — While Sunday’s charter referendum unfolded peacefully through the rest of the country, the three southern border provinces were hit by a spree of bombings and arson attacks bearing the hallmarks of local separatists.
Man Arrested for Half Moon Party Rape
KOH PHANGAN — A 33-year-old local man on an island best known for its beach parties was arrested on Monday evening for raping a foreign tourist, police said.
China, in Global Campaign, Vaccinates Its People in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese citizens living in Thailand began being vaccinated on Thursday as part of China's global campaign to inoculate its nationals living and working abroad.
