Power Bank Explosion at CNX Caused by Leaked Liquid: Official
CHIANG MAI — The explosion of a power bank at Chiang Mai Airport last week was caused by leaked liquid inside an American tourist’s backpack, officials said Friday.
Old Grievances Flare on Social Media Over Dhammakaya’s Divisiveness
BANGKOK — While police blockaded thousands of monks and followers in Wat Dhammakaya under the harsh, early summer sun for a fifth day, the online war of words was equally heated.
Briton Arrested for Spray Painting Chiang Mai Railway Station
CHIANG MAI — A British man was arrested Thursday morning for spray painting a wall at a railway station.
Hoteliers Lament Collapse of Travel Subsidy Hit by Scandals
BANGKOK — A popular travel subsidy program met an abrupt end on Tuesday after the government put it on an indefinite hold, citing discoveries of corruption and bribery among participating hotels.
Beckham Presses Flesh in Bangkok as Fans Rejoice (Photos)
BANGKOK — Fans of former footballer David Beckham were flooding the Thainet during the weekend with photos of the star, who was in Bangkok to film a commercial.
Sandbox Program Now Open to Vaxxed Tourists From All Countries
BANGKOK — The sandbox tourism program is now open to fully vaccinated travelers from anywhere in the world, according to an announcement by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Heavy Songkran Tourism Ruins Large Swathes of Trang’s Coral: Official
TRANG — An influx of tourists over Songkran combined with poor management seriously damaged huge chunks of coral in a protected area of Trang province, officials said Monday.
‘Big Joke’ Prays to Return to Police Duty
PHITSANULOK — A former police commander who has largely disappeared from the public eye expressed his wish to return to the force.
Gov’t Official Files Royal Defamation Over ‘Harry Potter’ Protest
BANGKOK — A senior government official on Wednesday filed a police complaint accusing a leader of a recent Harry Potter-themed political rally of defaming the monarchy.
Police Expect to Extradite 2 German Drug Suspects
KOH PHANGAN — Two German men arrested in Thailand are expected to be extradited to Germany on suspicion of being part of a European drug trafficking gang, immigration police said Wednesday.
