Smog Surges Over Thailand’s Two Major Cities
BANGKOK — Thailand featured two of the world’s most-polluted cities Wednesday morning, according to independent – not government – monitoring.
Chiang Mai and Bangkok ranked...
2 Activists Charged for ‘Violence’ Against Queen Suthida
BANGKOK — A court on Friday approved arrest warrants for two prominent pro-democracy activists on charges of using violence on Her Majesty the Queen.
Singing Mermaids and Mad Tea Parties at Bangkok’s Fantasy Cafes
Drive past Don Mueang Airport and Rangsit University, and among uniform townhouses on Ek Charoen Road it’s hard to miss the burst of bright...
Deadly 1930 Fault in Myanmar Triggers Hit 24 Thai Provinces
The Sagaing Fault earthquake, located 1,100 kilometers from Bangkok, triggered 12 aftershocks, affecting northern Thailand and the capital. However, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced
Fugitive American Pedophile Suspect Arrested on Samui
SAMUI — A fugitive American pedophile suspect was apprehended on a southern Thai island after he’d been hiding in Thailand for a year, reportedly taking teaching jobs around the country.
Free Test Rides on MRT Blue Line Through Chinatown Start April
BANGKOK — The long-awaited rail extension west through Chinatown and across the river will open to the public for a test run beginning in April, the transport minister announced Tuesday.
Frenchman Slips, Falls to Death at Koh Samui Waterfall
KOH SAMUI — A Frenchman fell to his death Thursday after falling off of a waterfall while trying to take a selfie.
Let Us Hire Foreigners, Short-Staffed Shop Owners Demand
BANGKOK — Business owners say they are unable to find Thai employees to staff service jobs and are urging the government to relax its restrictions on foreign employees.
Some Bangkok Schools Cancel Classes Due to Pollution
BANGKOK — Western students have snow days off from school, Thai students have flood days, and now, days off from school due to smog.
Although...
Former Brothel Kingpin Says Police Wrong About ‘Victoria’ Boss
BANGKOK — A retired massage parlor kingpin said Wednesday that investigators have it wrong about who owns a brothel where dozens of women were reportedly forced into prostitution.
