Boxer Arrested for Snatching Fake Bling From Bangkok Monk’s Pig
BANGKOK — A former boxer fallen on hard times was arrested for allegedly snatching what he thought was a gold necklace from a pig walking with a monk Monday morning in a Bangkok market.
Rama X Collects King Bhumibol’s Royal Remains
BANGKOK — King Maha Vajiralongkorn, or Rama X, participated in a religious ceremony Friday to collect the ashes and relics of his father to be moved to special locations for further Buddhist rites.
Thai-Canadian Couple Protests Cops’ Inaction After Break-in
RAYONG — A woman and her Canadian husband on Tuesday said they’re selling their house after police failed to catch the burglar who broke into their home earlier this month.
LumyaiGate: Teen’s Golden Hot Pants Overheat Culture Wars
BANGKOK — After the prime minister became preoccupied with a teen luk thung singer’s sexuality and apparently dispatched police to cover her up and count her hip thrusts, Lumyai Hai Thongkam has become an icon of the national cultural wars.
School Shooting VR: US Army’s New Survival-Horror Game
ORLANDO, Florida — The shooter rapidly fires through the front doors of an elementary school with an assault rifle and blasts his way down the hallway.
Women Fighters to Smash Bangkok as MMA Penetrates Homeland of Muay Thai
BANGKOK — Mixed Martial Arts is kicking deeper into the land of Muay Thai with a tournament to be held March 11 headlined by women and Thai MMA fighters.
1st-Class Drama: Thai Airways Sides With Passengers Over Pilots
BANGKOK — Thai Airways on Monday released its findings about a much-debated episode in which a flight from Zurich was delayed hours by a dispute over first-class seats for two traveling pilots.
Flowers For Dad: Bangkok’s Biggest Flower Market Honors King (Photos)
BANGKOK — Thousands of people have poured in to see elaborate floral displays running now through Friday at the city’s biggest fresh flower market.
Chinese Officials Say Chinese Vaccines’ Effectiveness Low
BEIJING (AP) — In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country's top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to give them a boost.
New 4K Traffic Cameras to Bust Bangkok’s Red Light Runners
BANGKOK — Seeing no cops around doesn’t mean you can get away with running a red light, because a newly upgraded red light camera...
