People Are Hoarding Herb Classified as Useless Against Covid-19
PRACHINBURI — Health experts on Tuesday said a herbal medicine currently flying off the shelves across the country will not help protect against the novel strain of coronavirus.
#DontTellMeHowtoDress, Thai Women Say
In one of Bangkok’s largest shopping malls, Thais gathered Monday to challenge society’s fashion sense. Modest clothes hung from exhibit walls with images and quotes from sexual assault survivors in an exhibit named after a recent social media phenomenon.
Prayuth Goes Full Otaku in Meeting With Japan’s AKB48
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha welcomed members of Japanese girl group AKB48 to the regime’s seat of power today in the latest effort to rebrand himself as a relatable, mainstream leader.
Coronavirus Booze Bans Spread to 19 Provinces
BANGKOK — In an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, officials in 19 provinces nationwide as of Friday have enacted a ban on the sale of alcohol, purportedly to prevent parties during the upcoming Thai New Year.
Gen. Nerdah Mya declares ‘Republic of Kawthoolei’ announces independence from Myanmar
The son of the late Karen leader Gen. Bo Mya has declared the creation of a new state called the Republic of Kawthoolei and...
French Tourist Killed in Pedestrian Crossing Accident in Kanchanaburi
CCTV footage captured the moment a sedan struck a French tourist while he was using a pedestrian crossing, sending him flying and resulting in his death. Local residents point out that accidents occur frequently
Chula Students Want #ChulassicPark-Era Uniform Rule to Go Extinct
BANGKOK — Chulalongkorn University engineering students hit back Wednesday against a rule that uniforms must be worn at all times, even outside the classroom, at the peril of their academic standing.
Thai Badminton Star Kunlavut Makes Olympic History, with Liverpool Inspiration
Kunlavut Vitidsarn has made history by advancing to the Olympics men's singles badminton finals for the first time in Thai national badminton team history,
Thai Teacher’s Tale of Injustice Ignites Public Sympathies
BANGKOK — A teacher imprisoned for a year and a half for killing a motorcyclist on the road has gone public with a story of injustice and police incompetence that a court will soon hear.
Police Investigate Alleged Sex Act at Pattaya Pool Party
PATTAYA — Organizers behind a pool party are in hot water after a video which appeared to show a couple engaging in a sex act in the swimming pool of a four-star hotel went viral.
