Don Mueang Defends Food Prices as PM Orders Investigation
BANGKOK — Don Mueang International Airport says food sold there is available at different budgets after the military government ordered an investigation into the issue Wednesday following a complaint by a Japanese traveler.
Courageous Cop Trades Uniform for Dress to Bust Muggers
NONTHABURI — Police in northern metro Bangkok had a problem. A gang was mugging women in the area, and they just couldn’t catch them.
Patents Reveal Foreign Pharma’s Secret Bid to Seize Thai Cannabis Market
BANGKOK — The fight over who will profit from medical cannabis – not the patients but the patents – is underway with lawmakers slamming bureaucrats for putting corporate interests over public benefit.
Taxis Who Reject Passengers Will Face Larger Fines
BANGKOK — Bangkokians rejoice! Cabbies who refuse passengers will be subject to heavier fines under a new legal amendment, officials said Monday.
Phuket Draws Tourists Despite Rising Virus Cases
BANGKOK (AP) — A week into an ambitious but risky plan to open the Thai resort island of Phuket to vaccinated visitors, signs were encouraging that the gambit to resuscitate the decimated tourism industry was working, even as infections elsewhere in the country surged Thursday to record highs.
Kingdom Prepares for Coronation’s Holy Water Ritual
BANGKOK — Rehearsals to draw and transport sacred water for the May coronation ceremony took place on Thursday across the nation.
Swiss Father Dies Following Medical Emergency in Pattaya
A 57-year-old Swiss national passed away after suffering a sudden loss of consciousness while riding his motorcycle in South Pattaya on Monday afternoon.
Survey Says 3 in 5 Thais Want Borders to Reopen
BANGKOK — A survey found that Thais are cautiously leaning towards reopening borders for tourists as the coronavirus pandemic appears to be winding down.
How Fake News and Disinfo Will Affect Thailand’s Election
Though the prospects of misinformation being used effectively are high in a nation with some of the world’s most active social media users, experts believe that – given the circumstances – it’s likely to play out differently and on a smaller scale.
Queen Celebrations to Go Ahead As Virus Infections Subside
BANGKOK — Governors across Thailand were instructed on Friday to hold ceremonies and activities celebrating the upcoming birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida.




















































