Dhammajayo Removed as Abbot of Dhammakaya
BANGKOK — The fugitive abbot of Dhammakaya wanted on embezzlement charges was removed from his position Thursday by Buddhist authorities but allowed to retain a ceremonial role.
Rescue Day 2 Set to Begin
CHIANG RAI — Ambulances have been moved and preparations made Monday to rescue the second batch of boys from the flooded Luang Khun Nam Nang Non cave.
HM King Donates 2.4 Billion Baht to Hospitals
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Tuesday donated 2.4 billion baht to 27 public hospitals to purchase new medical equipment.
Gaffe-Hit ‘Ambassador City Jomtien’ Will Offer ASQ Stay, Exec Says
PATTAYA — The executive of a hotel that went viral last month over the alleged reports of terrible room conditions said Monday it will soon open as an Alternative State Quarantine, or ASQ.
Fire Breaks Out at Emporium Mall
BANGKOK — A fire broke out in the basement of luxury shopping mall Emporium this morning.
Chinese Tourists Pay Restaurant Bill After Udon Thani Police Intervention
A Chinese family of 12 has paid their 9,480-baht ($280) dinner bill after police tracked them down to a local hotel following their dine and dash incident at a Korean restaurant.
Petition Asks Gov’t to Relax Ban on Booze Sales in Pandemic
BANGKOK — A group of alcohol sellers is urging PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to loosen his restrictions on booze sales to alleviate the impact on the industry, a representative said Tuesday.
iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch 2 Go On Sale Today
BANGKOK — Apple’s latest products are on sale. Come and get them.
Today is First Day of Thai Winter: Meteorologists
BANGKOK — Thailand officially entered the winter season Tuesday.
Bangkok Traffic Cams Bust 27,000 Drivers. Here’s Where They Are.
BANGKOK — Almost 30,000 Bangkok motorists will get tickets in the mail for illegally changing lanes yesterday, the first day a new traffic surveillance system went live.
