On Back of ‘Ransomware’ Attack, Indonesia Urges Businesses to Update Security
LONDON — The Indonesian government is urging businesses to update computer security after two hospitals were affected by a "ransomware" cyberattack that has hit dozens of countries.
Memes Mock United For Forcibly Kicking Passenger Off Flight
CHICAGO — A day after viral videos of a bloodied man being dragged off an overbooked United flight by aviation security fueled criticism of the airline, Twitter users are using the platform to poke fun at the airline's tactics.
Parody of Thairath TV’s Uncanny Animation Goes Viral
BANGKOK — Someone put an anime opening theme to animated reenactment of news stories by Thairath TV and the internet loved it.
Wanted: 1,000 World Cup ‘Pretties’ Sought by Police
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday they are looking for more than 1,000 women for illegally promoting online gambling for the upcoming World Cup.
Lisa Blackpink Fans Furious at Cafe Owner for Sexual Harassment Posts
BANGKOK — Fans of K-pop superstar Lisa Blackpink are fuming Friday at the owner of a cafe visited by the celebrity for making sexually inappropriate comments about her.
Future in the Cards: Thai Politics Reimagined in Tarot Symbolism
BANGKOK — Flip over The Empress card – it’s a young female student protest leader. Wheel of Fortune becomes the replica of the missing 1932 revolution plaque. The High Priestess is a bald Buddhist nun. Three of Cups pays homage to an ‘alliance’ with activists in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Photos of Actor Chris Hemsworth Filming in Ratchaburi Go Viral
RATCHABURI — When the God of Thunder descended upon the mountains of a local national park, a fanboying government official shared the photos to...
Thais Share Tales and Tails on ‘International Cat Day’
BANGKOK — Today is International Cat Day, and Thai netizens are taking to the internet to share their heartwarming meow-filled stories.
Helping Hands Lead Orphan Baby Porpoise to Safety (Video)
RAYONG — On Saturday, a week-old and barely floating baby porpoise bobbed ashore at Khlong Yai Beach, crying out for its mother.
Freshmen Stripped to Undies on SOTUS Beach Trip
PHETCHABURI — Freshmen were stripped to their underwear and forced to stand shoulder to shoulder as early-morning waves crashed around them. Some were made...