Thai Election Gets Messy Start Overseas, Voters Complain
BANGKOK — Election officials are on the defensive after overseas voters complained angrily about a raft of problems including missing ballots, incorrect candidate information and poor voting facilities.
Hospital Apologizes for Violent Treatment of Coma Patient
PHITSANULOK — After a clip of a nurse’s rough handling of a comatose, 90-year-old man went viral, the hospital went live online to apologize...
Memelord Makes ‘Uncle Pol’ Dance to Different Music
BANGKOK — Uncle Pol dances. Uncle Pol raises his arms in manly, yet graceful Thai dance. Pressing his lips together as he bobs his head to the music, Uncle Pol thrusts his hips in a shy show of virility.
Watch Millennia of Khmer Fashion in 4 Minutes
PHNOM PENH — The creator of a video offering a rare look at Khmer fashion through the ages said she wants to call attention to the underappreciated beauty of her nation’s history.
Net Trashes ‘Beggar’ Celeb Asking Baht For Benz
BANGKOK — An online celeb is being slammed for asking her more than 30,000 Facebook followers to chip in 1 baht to pay for her Mercedes-Benz.
Noodle Shop Waiter in Hot Water for Fat-Shaming Customer
SONGKHLA — Police are investigating whether a waiter from a noodle shop in Songkhla province could be charged for defamation after he mocked one of his customers online.
Hackers Batter ThaiGov Online as Anger Over Cyberlaw Boils Over
BANGKOK — Anger over the passage of the new Computer Crime Act resulted in escalating attacks on many government websites Monday.
Away From Dull Rallies, Thai Election Sizzles Online
From parodies of Thai Line spam to pairing political parties with Westerosi factions from “Game of Thrones,” the digital seas are churning with snark...
Facebook Stands by Policy as Govt Ultimatum Passes
BANGKOK — Facebook will not block 131 items deemed defamatory to the monarchy by the government until it receives proper court warrants, an intermediary...
Khaosod English Talks to Hawkeye, the Most Humble Avenger
Snap – and half the universe, including Black Panther, Scarlet Witch and teenage Spiderman – is dust.
Although the Avengers were unsuccessful in saving the...