19 Million Ppl Apply for COVID-19 Cash Relief, Way Over Projected 3 Million
BANGKOK — Government officials say more than 19 million people have applied for cash relief from the government since the scheme was introduced online on Saturday evening.
200 Lopburi Monkeys Escape from Enclosure, Some Invade Police Station
Over 200 monkeys escaped from the Lopburi City Municipality Animal Nursery. As of this morning, more than 60 have returned to their enclosure for food. National Parks Department officials are rushing to capture
Thai Police Uncover 24 Scammers in Luxury Villa, Including 21 Filipinos
Thai police arrested 24 suspected members of an international scam network who were hiding in a luxury villa near Bangkok, officials said Thursday. Most of the suspects were Filipino nationals who had fled Myanmar
Farangs Flock to Study Thai Cobras
KORAT — A university's postgraduate program in cobra biology has drawn all Western students and a lack of interest by Thai students.
What Boycott? ‘Mulan’ Becomes 2020’s Top Box Office Earner
BANGKOK — Box office report on Wednesday said Disney’s “Mulan” grossed almost 50 million baht in less than a week after it opened to Thai cinemas, securing its place as the biggest silver screen earner this year.
Oops? True Posts ID Cards, Passports Online – Blames ‘Hack’
BANGKOK — A top telecom operator has until Tuesday to explain to regulators just how it allowed a huge security hole to expose customer data after reports of it caused an uproar.
27 Years On, Fans Still Sway to Luk Thung Legend ‘Phumpuang Duangjan’ (Video)
SUPHAN BURI — An annual fair to pay tribute to country music legend Phumpuang Duangjan will continue through Sunday.
On Thursday night, the 27th anniversary...
Australians Win Civil Case Now Seek Criminal Charges in Phuket Condo Scam
Two Australian men filed a complaint on Tuesday at Kamala Police Station in Phuket against the company owning The Peaks Residences project for fraud.
Thai Life Pulls Tearjerker Ad Following Complaints
BANGKOK — Thailand’s most prominent life insurance firm on Wednesday took pulled a commercial due to complaints from a group of nurses that it damaged their image.
Traffic Officer Dismissed Days Before Retirement After Extorting Tourist
A traffic police officer who extorted money from foreign tourists has been dismissed from service just days before his scheduled retirement on September 30, losing all pension and retirement benefits.
