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Soldiers disinfect a bus stop in front of Future Park shopping mall in Pathum Thani province on March 20, 2020.

Coronavirus Cases in Thailand Jump Above 300, Expected to Rise

BANGKOK — Thailand on Friday reported 50 new cases of coronavirus infection, the second day of additional cases discovered in the dozens.

Blind German Man Unaware of Thai Wife’s Death Inside Their Home

A 69-year-old blind German man sat waiting outside his home for hours on Tuesday evening, unaware that his Thai wife had taken her own life inside.

Dutch Man’s Outburst in Udon Thani Bar Over 130 Baht Change

On October 14, the tourist police in Udon Thani were searching for a Dutch man who appeared in a CCTV clip from a restaurant where a victim had filed a complaint.

Yellow & Red Seen in Orange Folds of Dhammakaya Scandal

BANGKOK — In recent weeks, Redshirt Noppakow Kongsuwan watched people hurl abuse at the influential Dhammakaya Buddhist sect for what they see as its alignment with the pre-coup political order.
A BTS Skytrain engineer peeks outside the train during the disruption on June 22 at BTS Chit Lom.

BTS on the Blink: Bangkok Rail System Grinds to Halt, Again

BANGKOK — Once hailed for its reliability, the BTS Skytrain’s increasingly frequent system failures led the government to demand answers Monday after commuters were left stranded four hours during this morning’s rush hours.
Engineering freshmen being hazed in the SOTUS tradition in September at Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University in Chanthaburi. Photo: Anti Sotus / Facebook

Abusive ‘Buddhist Camp’ One of Top 10 Worst SOTUS Incidents of 2018

BANGKOK — From spleens being burst as a result of beatings and screaming university chants while rolling in mud, to an abusive religious camp...

Thai Wai Suggested as Alternative to Handshake to Combat Virus

BANGKOK — Instead of kissing each other in the cheek and shaking hands, why not adopt the Thai way of greeting as a safe alternative during the time of coronavirus outbreak?
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit in an undated photo. Photo: Prachachat

Billionaire Foe of Thai Old Guard to Lead Progressive Party

BANGKOK — Among the groups emerging to launch new political parties a day before registration opens is a Thai billionaire expected to lead political youngbloods in a high-stakes bid to offer an alternative to the status quo.

British Businessman Falls for Property Scam in Samui

Pattarakorn Teepbunyarat, a representative of Thailand Consumers Council, went to the Thai Central Investigation Bureau on June 1, 2023 with David Edward, 70, a...
Justice minister Prajin Jantong visits the lethal injection chamber at Bang Kwang Prison on Dec. 30.

Officials Silent on Thailand’s 1st Execution in 9 Years

BANGKOK — Death penalty opponents were caught by surprise by Thailand’s first execution in nine years Monday night while officials are offering no explanation.

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