Overseas Thai Students Condemn Crackdown on Protesters
BANGKOK — A number of Thai students studying abroad are voicing their condemnation of Friday’s crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and urging the government to consider reform demands made by the movement.
Purple vs the Rest: Thai Twitter Rages Over Favorite Pipo Jelly Flavor
BANGKOK — Red, orange, purple, yellow – who’s the best of all? A deep seated color-coded division is stirring a heated debate on Thai internet on Wednesday.
Thaksin’s Salty Burn Ignites Storm of #TablePerch Memes
BANGKOK — Another day, another political pissing match to launch a thousand memes.
This time, it’s the social media tit-for-tat between a leader in the...
Naresuan Seniors, Alumni Defend Muddy Hazing
PHITSANULOK — A ceremony, watched over by professors, sanctifies a wooden pole. Freshmen in white carry a heavy wooden pillar around the campus before...
Popular Forum For Thai Social Ills Shuts Down
BANGKOK — The operator of a popular online forum for whistleblowers to air society’s dirty laundry is shutting it down, citing stress.
Queen of Spades,...
No Shock, Awe from 'Cyber War' as ‘National' Gateway Moves Forward
BANGKOK — Damage from an attack on government services online appeared limited today, while state-owned CAT Telecom said it will begin preparations to build a single gateway project that has been rebranded as a business-positive part of the kingdom’s “digital economy” strategy.
Prayuth Says He’s Everyone’s Dad. Thainet Vomits in Mouth.
BANGKOK — The junta leader’s claim that everyone in the nation is his child to care for became the latest strain of political scorn to course through the net Tuesday.
‘My Mate Nate’ Slammed for Flattening Coins on Train Tracks
BANGKOK — A recent video of a controversial American YouTuber known as My Mate Nate flattening coins on train tracks drew criticism Friday for...
Well, Well, Princess Ubolratana Turns Into ‘Maleficent’
BANGKOK — Halloween came early this year for Princess Ubolratana, who posted a photo of herself in a Maleficent costume Monday to the viral approval of many netizens.
Aunties All the Rage as Mansion Becomes Landmark (Photos)
BANGKOK — If the Saengyotrakarns thought they would finally be left in peace after they assaulted a car parked illegally in front of their home last week, they were sorely wrong.