Thailand to See a Stormy Non-Songkran Amid Rising Temperatures
BANGKOK — As if the coronavirus outbreak, cancellation of Songkran festivals, and nationwide booze ban weren’t enough to dampen spirits, Thailand will also see a few days of summer showers and thunderstorms.
Gripen Fighter Jet Crashes at Hat Yai Air Show, Pilot Killed
SONGKHLA — A Royal Thai Air Force pilot was killed when a jet went down during a Children’s Day air show at an airbase in the southern city of Hat Yai.
Bangkok Nightlife Clusters Expose Thailand’s Virus Stumbles
BANGKOK (AP) — When Thailand's transport minister was recently diagnosed with COVID-19, it was Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha who got a headache.
Here Are the Foreign Dignitaries Coming to Royal Funeral
BANGKOK — Dozens of foreign dignitaries, royals and heads of state are due to attend King Rama IX’s cremation next week.
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Someone’s Building a Twitter Bot Army in Thailand
BANGKOK — In ones and twos they trickle in by the minute, new followers with Thai-sounding names in the familiar rhythm of social media. But then it gets weird.
Pattaya Police Arrest Alleged Russian Mafiosos
PATTAYA — Police in Pattaya Monday took credit Monday for taking a major Russian mafia figure and 13 other foreign criminals, including an AIDS-infected heroin smuggler, off the streets during the past month.
Police Raid Khaosan, Nana in National Sweep of Foreigners
BANGKOK — Sixteen foreign nationals were arrested in metropolitan Bangkok as part of a nationwide sweep that led to 66 taken into custody nationwide, police said Thursday.
Netizens Angered by Motorcade Traffic Woes
BANGKOK — Commuters frustrated with police’s traffic blockade during Tuesday’s evening rush hours are taking to social media to air their complaints.
Businessman Seeks Son-in-Law – For 10 Million Baht
CHUMPHON — Urgently seeking: a prospective husband for a millionaire’s daughter. Reward: 10 million baht, paid upon the successful application.
Chula Vets Divest Turtle’s Stomach of 915 Coins (Photos)
BANGKOK — Nearly 1,000 coins were removed from an ailing green sea turtle, who survived four hours of surgery Monday to have them removed from her digestive tract.
