Nearly 40,000 Bangkokians Seek Treatment for Respiratory Illnesses
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) Health Department on Monday released a report indicating that nearly 40,000 people in the city's two main districts have sought medical treatment for respiratory illnesses at its hospitals since September last year.
Prayut Fined 6,000 Baht For Not Wearing Mask in Meeting
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha was fined for not wearing his mask during a meeting at the Government House, the governor said Monday.
Popular South Korean DJ Shocked, Scared After Groping at Japan Event
SEOUL - Popular South Korean performer DJ Soda has said she felt "shocked and scared" after she was openly groped by audience members during...
Drowning Still No. 1 Killer of Thai Kids
BANGKOK — Drowning still kills the most Thai children, but fatalities have fallen to a new low and those working to save lives say awareness has improved.
Cowboy Cops Shoot Rampaging Gunman’s Trigger Finger Off
SURAT THANI — Police in southern Thailand yesterday shot a gunman’s fingers off to stop him from pulling the trigger again after he shot six of his family members, killing one.
Elephant Devours Durian in Daring Dawn Raid (Video)
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — An elephant with an appetite for durian raided a storeroom Sunday in the west of Thailand, eating about 40 of the fruit and causing 70,000 baht in damage.
From Palanquin to Golf Cart: Chula Royal Emblem Politicised
BANGKOK - The 75th Chula-Thammasat football tradition, which took place on Sunday sparked a fierce political debate in Thailand. The controversy was not about...
Oh My Baht: BTS Fares Get a Shave
BANGKOK — Starting Sunday, traveling between most stations along the BTS Skytrain system will cost 1 baht less.
13 Provinces to Get Vaccines First; Lowkey Welcome for AZ Doses
BANGKOK — Samut Sakhon, Bangkok, and Pathum Thani are among the first provinces to begin vaccinating its health workers and vulnerable populations against COVID-19 by next month, officials said Thursday.
Death Sentence, Then Freedom for Olympic Shooter’s Wife
BANGKOK — The family of slain athlete Jakkrit “Ex” Panichpatikum asked the court Wednesday to reconsider its decision to free his wife after she was sentenced to die for plotting his murder three years ago.
