Meet the Thai Medical Student Suing Donald Trump
Top: Jirayut ‘New Latthivongskorn in November 2016, after the presidential election results, at San Francisco General Hospital. Photo: Jirayut Latthivongskorn / Courtesy
BANGKOK — New was...
Booze Ban Extended Indefinitely to ‘Curb Coronavirus’
BANGKOK — Ban on sales of alcoholic beverages remain in effect until further notice, the government said Thursday.
Civic-Minded German Fills Holes in Roads – and Hearts – of Buriram
Things were moving a little smoother in Buriram today thanks to a 76-year-old German man who showed his civic pride by joining volunteers for some road repair.
Tye Chutima Insists On Cheering Her Ex-Husband, Pita
Tye Chutima Teepanart, an actress and the ex-wife of Tim Pita Limcharoenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, who is now running for...
Russian Tourist Missing After Being Swept Away by Giant Wave in Koh Samui
A 24-year-old Russian tourist was swept into the sea by a massive wave on Friday at a popular viewpoint in Koh Samui, Thailand. The incident occurred near the rocky area below Laad Koh viewpoint
Why Ethiopia is Under a State of Emergency
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — One of Africa's best-performing economies, Ethiopia, has declared a state of emergency, its first in a quarter-century, after months of widespread, often deadly, protests demanding greater freedoms. On Tuesday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn during a three-nation tour of Africa and said her country has offered to help mediate in the troubled region. Here's a look at why this East African country, a security ally of the West, is now a target of its criticism.
Phuket Mob Demands Arrest of Man For Alleged Royal Defamation
PHUKET — Roads were closed for hours Friday night after an angry mob gathered in front of a soy milk store in Phuket city demanding the shop owner’s son be arrested for allegedly insulting the royal family.
Doctors Estimate 7,000 Deaths if Lockdown is Not Imposed
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha was told earlier this week that coronavirus infections in Thailand could surge to as many as 350,000 if a lockdown measure is not implemented, a news site reported Friday.
Don’t Blame Boys’ Coach: Thainet, Families, Officials
BANGKOK — Public sentiment is rallying around Ekapol Chantawong, the coach stuck in Tham Luang Nang Non for a fortnight with his football team of 12 boys.
HM King’s Royal Barge Procession Postponed
BANGKOK — The upcoming Royal Barge procession on Chao Phraya River was postponed by nearly two months, a government official said Thursday.
