Less Than a Day Old, Democracy Plaque Lives On In Memes, Fanart
BANGKOK — Thai netizens came out in force Tuesday to make art in honor of the ‘democracy plaque’ that was removed less than a day after it was installed by anti-government activists.
Perching General: Prayut’s New Cover Photo Goes Viral
BANGKOK — Visitors to Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha’s official Facebook page will now be greeted with a somewhat awkward photo of the masked general peeking into a grandma’s bedroom.
Expats Facebook Group Keeps Tabs on ‘Dual Pricing’ Venues
BANGKOK — The days of showing up at a pristine national park only to be told you’d be charged 10 times what a local would pay is over, thanks to a Facebook community naming and shaming venues that continue to apply “farang prices” on foreign visitors. Now you can avoid them like the coronavirus.
1932 Revolt Plaque, Its Fate Unknown, Now an Icon of Activist Fashion
BANGKOK — Once a symbol of democracy and later disappeared in mysterious circumstances, a small plaque at the center of Thailand’s modern...
What It’s Like to Be Half-Black, Half-Thai: Suzie’s Story
BANGKOK — From being fired for her skin color or being mocked everyday at school by teachers and peers, it’s not easy being black in Thailand.
Bounty Hunters Turn in Friends, Bloggers Who Post Booze Pics
BANGKOK — An admin who ran a Facebook page educating Thais on different types of craft beer said he was surprised health officials demanded a fine of 50,000 baht for “advertising” alcohol on social media. Officials told him they received a tip-off from someone.
‘Black Lives Matter’ Goes Online in Thailand, Call for End of Racism
BANGKOK — A group of Thais and foreigners in Bangkok staged a virtual protest on Sunday in solidarity with the “Black Lives Matter” movement and the ongoing anti-racism protests in the United States.
Netizens See Hypocrisy in Celebs’ Call of ‘Black Lives Matter’
BANGKOK — Celebrities who join the growing online support for anti-racism protests in the U.S. came under fire Thursday for their perceived silence over injustice at home.
At Wit’s End, Poorest Thais Turn to Charity for Survival in Pandemic
BANGKOK — A grandma selling shirts on Facebook Live for 3 baht. Blind masseuses struggling to navigate the government website for cash handouts. A taxi driver breaking down in tears on the news when he admits he has no food to eat.
Resort Owner Takes in 3 Russian Tourists Stranded in Phuket
PHUKET — A hotel owner in the locked down island of Phuket on Tuesday said three Russians stranded there are now staying at the resort for free.
