A Look Inside the Besieged Wat Dhammakaya
PATHUM THANI — Wat Dhammakaya is arguably the most controversial and largest Buddhist temple in Thailand. Some consider it a cult which has deviated from the core teaching of Buddhism, which stresses donations as the path to heaven.
Virus Lockdown: Malls to Reopen, Curfew Pushed to 11pm
BANGKOK — Starting Sunday, malls and several other public venues will be allowed open, and the curfew pushed an hour back to 11pm, the government announced Friday.
Thailand to Reopen to Vaccinated Tourists From 10 Countries
BANGKOK — Vaccinated travelers from countries declared to be at a low risk of coronavirus outbreak will soon be able to visit Thailand without having to undergo any quarantine, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday night.
Bangkok To Ban Sale of Booze for 10 Days Starting Friday
BANGKOK — Bangkok City Hall is preparing to impose a ban on the sale of alcohol starting Friday with a stated aim to curb gatherings and coronavirus infection.
Pet Cat Fights Off King Cobra in Trang
TRANG — A rubber farmer was showering Tuesday morning when he heard a loud noise in his yard.
Giant Waves Hit Gulf of Thailand; People Urged to Evacuate
BANGKOK — Giant waves are forecast to hit the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, prompting warnings for seaside residents to prepare to move...
Police Seek Arrest of Samui Times Editor Over Koh Tao Rape Report
KOH TAO — Police on Thursday said they would seek a warrant to arrest the editor of a news site that published accounts of an alleged sexual assault on the tourist island of Koh Tao.
From Crew to Cockpit, Julie Charts Course for Thai Women
Each year, droves of Thai women over 160 centimeters in height wheel their suitcases toward a coveted dream job long considered a pinnacle of...
Regulator Shuts Down Booze Buffet; Threatens to Prosecute People Sharing Alcohol Pics
BANGKOK — Thailand’s top anti-alcohol crusader is back, and he wants the internet to know even unintentionally promoting alcohol can lead to prosecution.
Thailand Reports 60 New Virus Cases, the Highest Surge to Date
BANGKOK — The health ministry on Thursday said it discovered 60 new cases of the coronavirus infection in the country, the highest jump in number so far.
