Indonesia Police Arrests Dozens in Raid on Jakarta Gay Sauna
JAKARTA — Indonesian police say they detained dozens of men in a raid on a gay sauna in the capital Jakarta.
Kerry Express Thailand Taken Over by Chinese S.F. Holding
BANGKOK - Kerry Express (Thailand) Public Company Limited (KEX) is the most recent big Thai logistics business bought by a Chinese company. However, this...
Driver Fined For Calling Passengers ‘Whores,’ Threatening to Rape Them
BANGKOK — A taxi driver recorded calling young female passengers “whores" and threatening to kill them was fined Tuesday and ordered to undergo three hours of etiquette training.
Actor’s Sister Surrenders Over ‘Dragon Coin’ Scam
BANGKOK — The sister of an actor linked to an 800 million baht digital currency scam turned herself in Wednesday after his fugitive brother was found to have fled to the United States.
Too Little Science in Thai Cave Coverage: Scholar
BANGKOK — Thai press paid more attention to drama than to scientific reporting in its coverage of the search-and-rescue effort of 13 people missing inside Luang Nang Non cave, an expert said Friday.
Chai Nat Man’s Lovely Kwai Friendship Warms Hearts
CHAI NAT — One lucky man spends his days bathing and napping with his buffalo friends, and through their toothy smiles, makes the internet...
Autopsy of Murdered Britons Shows Struggle, Drowning
BANGKOK — Autopsies of the two British tourists who were brutally murdered on the popular island of Koh Tao this week suggest the male victim physically fought someone before he died from head injuries and drowning.
Need a New Number? Prepare to be Fingerprinted Starting in February
BANGKOK — Starting February, anyone registering a mobile SIM card must have their fingerprints taken, telecom regulators announced Monday.
Fingerprints will be collected from those...
Thailand introduces new alcohol restrictions in 8 places
BANGKOK — Thailand has introduced new alcohol control regulations banning the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in several public areas nationwide, with the...
‘I Don’t Hate Chinese,’ Taxi Driver Speaks Out After Coronavirus Recovery
BANGKOK — One of the Thais infected with coronavirus was declared safe by the health ministry at a news conference on Wednesday, where he also spoke to the media about his ordeal.
