Thais Could Face the Death Penalty after Drug Arrests on Bali
Indonesian authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested six people on drug charges on the tourist island of Bali since July.
The “Red Bull heir” case : A case study in juridical process.
On October 12, 2022, high-profile lawyer Sukit Poonsrikasem posted on his Facebook wall about the case of Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhaya who...
No ‘Thai Butcher’ Was Trying to Eat Faceless Dog, Rescuer Says
BANGKOK — The story of a mutilated dog rescued from a Thai butcher’s knife and given a new life in America by two women grabbed attention worldwide this past week.
8 Sponsors Drop Thai Elephant Polo: PETA
BANGKOK — An international animal rights organization said it would continue pressing for Thailand to drop an annual elephant polo event after convincing eight sponsors to pull their support.
Thammasat Graduation Bans ‘Congratulations’ in Favor of Condolences
Thammasat University has banned celebratory signs reading “congratulations” or any other festive messages for their Saturday and Sunday graduation practice and ceremony on Nov. 12 and 13.
Column of Bananas Worshipped for Lottery Luck (Photos)
ROI ET — A 77-year-old woman’s banana tree with an unusually ample supply of bananas has drawn worshippers hoping for some good luck.
Briton Released from Airport Detention
BANGKOK — A British academic was released from a crowded cell at Suvarnabhumi Airport early this morning, after being held five days on an immigration blacklist he was placed on six years ago after accusing an official of plagiarism.
Groom and Friends Charged After Guns-Blazing Wedding Kills Man
CHONBURI — A newlywed man turned himself into police Monday after celebratory gunfire at his wedding killed a man in a widely watched case that has provoked outrage.
For Nation in Mourning, All Roads Lead to Sanam Luang
BANGKOK — After a few frustrated days at home, Phrom Onsri packed some clothes into a backpack Monday, grabbed a large umbrella and camping tent, then swung by his local pharmacist.
As Taps Go Dry, Hua Hin Questions Immense Artificial Lagoon
HUA HIN — Thailand’s first manmade beach and huge artificial lagoon is raising eyebrows among residents facing a critical water supply problem.
