Cabinet Rejects Proposal for 9-Day Songkran Holidays
Update: PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announced after the Cabinet meeting that the plan was rejected.
Home of CP Chairman’s Brother Found to Infringe on Forest
TRAT — Maritime officials said a residence belonging to an executive at the nation’s largest corporate conglomerate sits illegally on nearly 60 rai (9.6 hectares) of protected forest land.
Letters Reveal UN Exchange Over Thai Royal Defamation
BANGKOK — The Thai government defended the controversial lese majeste and cybercrime laws as consistent with "Thai traditional and cultural values” in response to concerns expressed by the United Nations.
Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Death of ‘Lunlabell’ Model
BANGKOK — A man was convicted by the court on Wednesday for his involvement in a model’s death in 2019, a case that captured much of the media attention nationwide.
Hundreds rescued from deadly ferry disaster in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank early Monday near an island in the southern Philippines. Rescuers...
Contractor Defends Tearing Down 120-Yr-Old Trading Post
PHRAE — The demolition of a Colonial-style building in Phrae province left netizens seething with anger on Tuesday, though a contractor responsible said it will be rebuilt in full.
Thai Net Skeptical About Democracy Monument ‘Renovation’
BANGKOK — City Hall is having a hard time convincing the internet that one of Bangkok’s most recognized landmarks isn’t about to suffer the same fate as other monuments to Thai democracy.
Machetes, Knives and Sticks Taken Up in Bangkok Street Fracas (Video)
SAMUT PRAKAN — Police are looking for a group of knife-wielding men who brawled in a road in southern metro Bangkok Friday evening.
Alleged ‘Japan Scam’ Mastermind Arrested in Ranong
RANONG — The man suspected of orchestrating a massive scam which left thousands of people stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport for hours was found late Wednesday afternoon in the southern province of Ranong.
Meet 74-Year-Old ‘Uncle Leng,’ Motocross Champion Mechanic
CHANTHABURI — A 74-year-old motorcycle drag racing mechanic is being fawned over online after four of his bikes have gone on to win provincial drag racing competitions.
