Book Thai Train Tickets Online Again Starting February
BANGKOK — Hustling to the railway station to buy train tickets – an oddity in the 4G era – will soon end with the reintroduction of the state railway’s online booking system.
1 Dead, Thousands Evacuated as Storm Pabuk Batters South
BANGKOK — Tropical storm Pabuk is expected to weaken to a tropical depression before reaching Surat Thani province later tonight as the eye made landfall...
Cops Investigating Mass Digital Theft of State Bank ATMs
BANGKOK — Police say they are seeking the perpetrators who stole more than 12 million baht from teller machines owned by the Government Savings Bank by infecting them with computer virus.
Man Marries ‘Mia Noi.’ Then ‘Mia Luang’ and Mom Arrive at the Wedding
CHAI NAT — Against a backdrop of white flowers, a police officer and his new bride were taking photos with guests. But then his wife, their kids, and his mom arrived at the wedding. Things got a little awkward from there.
Thai Net Groans After Politicos Declare War on ‘Sex Education’
BANGKOK — A political party was treated to an internet flambe for its denunciation of the “immoral” marketing for a popular Netflix series about teen sex education.
A Giant King Cobra Caught On Chonburi’s Golf Course Is Sick
CHONBURI - Mr. Nirut Chomngam, also known as Nick the Herpetologist, an expert in snakes and reptiles, spoke with Matichon Online on January 10...
Popular Night Market Loses Chinese Tourists, Avoided by Thais
BANGKOK — One of Bangkok’s most popular night markets is not only struggling with disappearance of Chinese tourists, but also the perception among some Thais that it is a place to avoid amid coronavirus fears.
Prayut Hints Businesses May Not Reopen by May 1
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is non-committal in reopening businesses by May 1 as speculated by some observers, saying on Tuesday there is “no rush.”
Final Day of King’s Coronation Declared National Holiday
BANGKOK — The final day of His Majesty the King’s three-day coronation ceremony will be observed as a national holiday.
Safe, Legal Abortion Still Out of Reach For Many Thai Women
BANGKOK — Though abortion remains nominally illegal, about 200,000 women end their pregnancies each year through safe and unsafe channels, killing dozens and leaving tens of thousands suffering complications.
