King Orders Military Training in Cave Rescue
BANGKOK — Upon a royal order, cave search-and-rescue training will be introduced to the curriculum of all branches of the armed forces, the leader of the ruling junta announced Wednesday.
Thailand’s Buildings Tell Story of East vs. West
The rise of Western architecture in Thailand – then known as Siam – a century and a half ago is a tale of intercultural tensions, blurring class structures and changing habits such as polygamy, according to a historian.
Thai Airways Earns 10 Mil. Baht a Month – By Selling Fried Dough
BANGKOK — The debt-ridden Thai Airways said its recent move to sell breakfast fried doughs on the streets proved to be so successful that the airline is considering franchising the business and expanding the stalls.
Bangkok’s 5.7 km Formula One Street Circuit Plan Revealed
Thailand has unveiled the draft layout for a proposed Formula One street circuit in Bangkok, a 5.732-kilometer route that would wind through eight major landmarks in the Chatuchak–Krung Thep Aphiwat area
Dutch Man Falls to Death From Bangkok Balcony
BANGKOK — A Dutch tourist died after falling from a Bangkok condominium in the early hours of Monday morning.
Phuket Motorcycle Collision Kills Russian-Swedish-Thai
PHUKET - A collision on Phuket Road before 3 a.m. on Sunday killed three individuals riding motorcycles, both Thai and foreigners. There was just...
Shark Population Increases After Maya Bay Tourist Ban: Officials
KRABI — Six months after a famous bay was declared closed to tourists, its waters have seen an increase in the population of sharks,...
Swiss National in Coma After Brutal Hit in Pattaya
A Swiss man on three-wheeled scooter hit by car in middle of intersection in Pattaya; CCTV captures shocking footage
Junta Rule Challenged as Unis Clash on the Field (Photos)
BANGKOK — No subtlety was spared Saturday at an annual athletic contest between students of two top national universities.
Chulalongkorn University students made a huge...
Car Narrowly Escapes ‘Thai UFO’ (Video)
BANGKOK — A construction company owner apologized Thursday after a metallic object plummeted from the skies onto a road north of Bangkok.
