Woman Dies From COVID-19 in Thailand, Official Says
BANGKOK— A Thai woman died from the coronavirus and two more people were infected with it, Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s COVID-19 center, said Monday.
Chinese Automaker to Buy GM’s Thailand Plant in Rayong
SHIJIAZHUANG (Xinhua) — China's leading sport utility vehicles (SUV) and pickup maker Great Wall Motors on Monday said it will purchase General Motors' Rayong car production facility in Thailand.
Samui Bar Owner May Have Found Valuable Sperm Whale Puke
KOH SAMUI — A bar owner said Wednesday that a lump he found on the beach a year ago may be a valuable lump of whale vomit.
Sex, Money, and Saffron Robes: Thai Monasteries’ Darkest Hour
Thailand's Buddhist religious establishment is facing its most serious crisis in recent memory as a sex and money scandal involving one woman and at least 19 monks continues to unfold, forcing seven temple
Thailand warns 6 southern provinces of floods and landslides
BANGKOK — 3 June 2026, Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned six southern provinces to prepare for heavy rain, flash floods,...
Minister Suggests Launching ‘Thaiflix’ to Counter Netflix
BANGKOK — The cyber minister said Wednesday that Thailand should have its own streaming platform to bring in revenues, and promote Thai films overseas.
2 Thai Teens Travelled Nearly 24,000km in Pandemic to Get Back Home
BANGKOK — Two Thai exchange students were dancing the tango to Latin beats and visiting a lake at Argentina’s southernmost tip when they were told to drop whatever they were doing, pack their bags, and head back to Thailand.
Girl Group ‘BNK48’ Investigated Over Booze Promotion
BANGKOK — A girl idol band denies authorizing their appearance in a bar promotion that the nation’s top booze regulator said Thursday would be investigated.
Don’t Brew Beer at Home (or in Toilet), Prayuth Says
BANGKOK — Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha used his podium at Government House on Tuesday afternoon to slam craft beer, saying rules forbidding making beer at home ensure hygiene and safety.
Thailand’s Daily Infection Rises to 188, a Twofold Increase
BANGKOK — Thailand on Sunday reported 188 new cases of coronavirus infection, twice the number of cases reported yesterday.
