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.
Grand Stage Rises for Late King Bhumibol’s Cremation
BANGKOK — Mythical creatures, angels and gods are coming to life near Thailand's Grand Palace, thanks to the tireless, devout and often volunteer work of artists and craftsmen. They are building a monument for a single moment: the cremation of a beloved king.
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.
Nine Karaoke Staff Charged for Assaulting British Tourist in Chiang Mai
Police have filed charges against nine karaoke bar employees for assaulting a British tourist following a dispute over service fees, after a viral video of the incident circulated on social media.
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.
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...
See Longest Blood Moon of the Century Next Week
BANGKOK — Be prepared to witness up to three celestial events when Buddhist Lent begins next week, including the longest total lunar eclipse until the 22nd century.
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...
Teen Crashes Mustang Into Family, Crawls From Flaming Wreck
BANGKOK — When a cherry red Ford Mustang plowed into a truck carrying a family of five early this morning, the surprise wasn’t that...
Activist Arrested Hours After Prayut Urged Compromise
BANGKOK — A march to Government House on Wednesday night ended with an arrest of a pro-democracy activist, just hours after PM Prayut Chan-o-cha said on a live address that everyone should “take a step back” from the brinks.
