300-Year Old Temple ‘Renovated’ with Floor Tiles
SAMUT PRAKAN — Netizens were left aghast at a “renovation” project that saw a 300-year old Buddhist temple in Samut Prakan refitted with an aluminium roof and floor tiles.
World Media Struggle to Translate Trump’s Africa Insult
Thai-language media took a very literal route.
Belgian Man Writes Letter of Apology to Thai Housemaid Before Tragic Death
CHIANG MAI - A Thai housemaid who had returned to her hometown in Mae Taeng district found a letter from her Belgian employer apologising...
Dressed to Die: French Firm Looks to Sell Post-Mortem Makeup in Thailand
BANGKOK — Thais are already familiar with French perfumes, cosmetics, wine, macaron, and handbags. Now, French vendors are hoping to import yet more luxuries to lure Thai customers, like makeup for the dead, body bags, morgue beds, and more.
‘Hold Fast to Our Ideals:’ Detained Activists Write from Prison
BANGKOK — Key pro-democracy activists who had been arrested for their protests earlier this week wrote open letters on Friday to the public from their captivity.
Miss Universe Owner Says JKN Reached An Agreement With Top News
Miss Universe Organization's owner, Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, sent a letter as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of JKN Global Group Public Company Limited...
Singer ‘Q Flure’ Seriously Injured in Thonglor Hit-and-Run
BANGKOK — Suveera "Q" Boonrod, the lead singer of Flure, was hit by a motorbike early this morning. The rider fled the scene and is wanted by police.
16-Year-Old Dek Van Arrested for Wheelie at Wat Phra Kaew
BANGKOK — A 16-year-old dek van motorcycle street racer was arrested on Tuesday for doing wheelies in front of Wat Phra Kaew on the...
Thailand to Ring in New Year with Slight Coolness
BANGKOK — Cuddle up to your loved ones and count down into 2020 as a slight breeze cools your outdoor fair sweat – Thailand is expecting slightly cooler weather as the new year approaches.
Thailand’s Tourism Tax Is Postponed Until the New Government
Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn disclosed that the current government has postponed the tourism tax, which will charge a fee of 300 baht...
