Young Thais at Highest Risk for STDs, Health Official Warns
BANGKOK — Thais, especially those under 25, are increasingly at risk of sexually transmitted diseases, a health official said Wednesday.
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.
Janjaem vs Khelif: Olympic Semifinal Bout Draws Attention Beyond the Ring
Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng is not only Thailand's sole boxing hope who might break through to the final round to compete for an Olympic gold medal in Paris,
Tourists Trickling Back to Thailand’s Empty Beaches
TRAT — With the threat of coronavirus declining each day, tourists are now making way back to Thailand’s beaches and islands.
Bidding for Lucky License Plates Fetches 7 Million Baht
SISAKET — Authorities on Saturday raised millions of baht on the first day of bidding at an ongoing auction for auspicious vehicle license plate numbers and initials.
Cops Say Gambling Den in Rayong Outbreak Is Not Gambling Den
RAYONG — Rayong’s top police commander was removed from active duty on Monday after revelations that an illegal gambling den in the province was responsible for a cluster of coronavirus outbreak – though he insisted it was not classified as a gambling den.
25 Centara Hotels to Close for One Month, Cut Staff Pay
BANGKOK — Starting Wednesday, 25 hotels belonging to one of the country’s largest hotel chains will be closed for a month as a result of impacts from coronavirus.
New MRT Purple Line Will Connect to Blue Line, But Not Anytime Soon
BANGKOK — Those traveling from the old and new MRT lines between Tao Poon and Bang Sue stations will have to hop on a bus for at least a year before the rails are connected.
German Chemist’s Drug Cocktail Sparks Chaos in Krabi
A German chemical engineer was hospitalized in Krabi after experiencing severe hallucinations from consuming DMT mixed with cannabis. The incident occurred on February 17 in the Sai Thai subdistrict of Krabi.
Controversial Chinese Passport Sales Ad in Bangkok Sparks Probe
The billboard, featuring large Chinese characters and a picture of an elderly person with a dignified appearance at Bangkok's Huai Khwang
