‘There is No Justice!’ Contestants Protest ‘Rigged’ Pageant
SONGKHLA — The largest pageant in the south was interrupted on Monday night by an angry contestant who spoke on behalf of...
Gov’t Relaxes Booze Ban, Allows Takeaway Sales
BANGKOK — The government on Friday permits alcoholic beverages to be sold, but only in takeaway settings.
Another Chinese Tourist Dies on Chiang Mai Zipline
CHIANG MAI — A Chinese tourist died at a zipline attraction in Chiang Mai on Sunday, the second this year to die in the northern province under similar circumstances.
ATM ‘Skimmers’ Busted in Pattaya
CHONBURI — Two foreign nationals involved in an ATM skimming scheme were arrested in Pattaya city, police said Thursday.
Khaosan Road: Open But Silent (Photos)
BANGKOK — In the aftermath of HM King’s death Thursday, tourist hub Khaosan Road has become a much more subdued version of itself.
Some restaurants...
10 Arrested For Sharing Koh Tao News, Lawyer Says
BANGKOK — At least 10 people are in custody for sharing claims on Facebook that a British tourist was sexually assaulted on Koh Tao, an attorney representing them said Wednesday.
‘Pink Fire’ Jellyfish Swarm Off Krabi Islands (Video)
KRABI — Rangers warned tourists Wednesday not to swim at certain beaches on Koh Hong and surrounding islands after several Chinese tourists were stung by poisonous jellyfish.
Laotian Ex-Royalty Whips Up Croissant and Macaron with Passion in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Some of the best croissants and macarons in Bangkok are actually made in a small café run by a French of royal Laotian descent.
Thousands Dead, Hundreds More Dogs Now Dying Due to Scare: Foundation
NAKHON PHANOM — Packed into pens and cages, they whimper behind rusty metal gates. Those who cannot fight for the meager food tossed to them – such as the tiny puppies being born amid the squalor – wait for death.
Investigation Underway As Bangkok Hotel Fire Claims Tourist Lives
Three foreign tourists have died following a fire that broke out at The Ember Hotel, a six-story building in Bangkok, late Sunday night. One tourist was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others passed away at the hospital.
