Madam Tank: Exporting Thai-Made Armored Vehicles Without BOI Benefits
Few people know that armored vehicles used on the battlefields in 46 countries are made by Thai craftsmen. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of a family
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.
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.
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.
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.
FAQ: The Rice Program and Yingluck Trial Explained
The politically charged trial has run over two years. The alleged crime involves a complex agricultural subsidy of price guarantees and mortgaged rice. Those...
Chinese New Year is Among New Gov’t Holidays for 2021
BANGKOK — Thai-Chinese civil servants will no longer need to ask for a day off to meet relatives for the Lunar New Year in the Year of the Ox – the government is set to designate it as an official holiday for the first time.
Thai Actress Sririta Jensen Wins the Case of Doctored Video
Sririta Jensen Narongdej, a Thai-Danish actress, expressed her joy at winning a case against a person who had edited a misleading video of her...
Are Sexy Pretties Returning to Motor Shows?
BANGKOK — Sick of seeing motor show models wear traditional Thai costumes? Then 2019 may be your year.
Flesh-hungry photographers and motorheads were rejoicing Tuesday...
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.
