Health Minister: ‘Dirty’ Europeans Pose Virus Risks to Thailand
BANGKOK — A Twitter account reportedly operated by Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul doubled down on his discriminatory remark on Western tourists, saying that they are “dirty” and more likely to spread coronavirus than Asians.
Thai Law: What Landlords Must Now Do (Or Go to Jail)
A landlord who doesn’t comply with the new law faces a year in jail per violation per property.
Rama X Names First Royal Consort in Almost a Century
BANGKOK — King Rama X has bestowed a major-general the title of Royal Noble Consort, the first instance of the title being handed down...
Thailand Reports Record-Breaking 500 New Virus Cases
BANGKOK — Health officials said 548 new coronavirus infections were found in connection with the outbreak at Thailand’s largest wholesale seafood market.
Tropical Storm Pabuk to Cleave Thai South From Stem to Stern
BANGKOK — Disaster officials were holding emergency meetings Wednesday to prepare for a newly upgraded tropical storm that is bearing down on the south of Thailand.
‘Tiger Temple’ to Reopen as Tiger Zoo
KANCHANABURI — Thailand's most infamous tiger petting zoo may not have used up its nine lives when it was raided and shut down following gruesome discoveries two years ago.
All Airport Bus Options For Those Tired of Taxis
BANGKOK — The first new shuttle hit the road between Suvarnabhumi Airport and the backpacker mecca of Khaosan Road on Thursday, to the rejoicing...
112 Case Moves Forward Against Historian For Doubting 16th Century ‘Elephant Duel’
BANGKOK — A famed social critic and intellectual elder accused of defaming the monarchy by questioning whether a royal elephant battle really happened four...
King Says Princess ‘Cannot’ Run for Office
BANGKOK — His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn issued a strongly worded rebuke to his sister’s bid to become prime minister late Friday night.
Thai Law: Case Closed on Airbnb. Here’s Why it Won’t Matter.
The law is now clear: Airbnb is illegal. Read why that is unlikely to halt its growth.
