Bitter Valentine: COVID Complicates Thai-Foreigner Long Distance Love
The day he steps foot out of state quarantine is the day he will propose to her. But for now, showing her the ring via video call and setting their Facebook status to “engaged” will have to do.
Brain-Damaged Kid Muay Thai Fighters Prompt Call For Ban
BANGKOK — Muay Thai may be the pride of the kingdom, but new research says letting children fight in the ring can irreparably damage...
‘I Live and Breathe Thai:’ Expat Volunteers Provide COVID-19 Aid
BANGKOK — A Bangkok-based foundation set up last year to alleviate COVID-19 economic sufferings of the needy declared that they are now fighting a two-pronged war.
British Teen Arrested for Alleged Cosmetics Shoplifting in Bangkok Mall
Officers from Phahonyothin Police Station revealed on Sunday that they had received a theft notification on Saturday night about a foreign customer stealing goods from a cosmetics store.
Truth Stranger Than Fiction! ‘Ghost Rider’ Mystery Solved
Hitchhiking ghost? Guerilla marketing stunt? Nope, the mystery of a woman perched on the back of a speeding car that’s gripped netizens all week was solved Friday.
‘Luk Thep’ Drug Mule Busted at Chiang Mai Airport
CHIANG MAI — As soon an airline announced haunted spirit dolls could fly as passengers, someone was already turning one into a drug mule, according to police.
Pattaya Nightlife Workers in Violent Dispute Over Customers
A violent altercation between two groups of Thai women in Pattaya has been captured on video and shared widely across social media, highlighting the intense competition for foreign clientele in the city
Police Toughen New Haircut Enforcement
BANGKOK — The police command on Wednesday afternoon said it will inspect its ranks at random to ensure that the new haircut regulation is strictly followed.
Royalist Protester Arrested With Gun After 6 Shot at Rally
BANGKOK — Police on Wednesday said a man was arrested on firearm charges for bringing a handgun and ammo to yesterday’s protest, where at least six people were shot by unidentified assailants.
10,000 Illegal Signs Removed: Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK — From every roadside they beckon, green and white signs directing people to destinations large and small. Near every recent condo, sign spinners ply their attention-grabbing craft.
