Elephant Polo to Continue Despite Abuse
BANGKOK — The host of an annual elephant polo tournament said Sunday that one case of animal mistreatment does not merit canceling the annual event.
Grounded by the Pandemic, This Pilot is Now a ‘Grab’ Driver
BANGKOK — Mahesak used to taxi the skies, crisscrossing the globe as a pilot. Today, he’s taxiing the streets of Bangkok as a driver for a ride-hailing application.
Thai Coronavirus Cases Reach 43, MotoGP Cancelled
BANGKOK — A 22-year-old woman was identified as the latest case of confirmed coronavirus infection, bringing the total count to 43, Health officials said on Monday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
