Entertainment, #Relatable Tweets Topped Thailand’s Twitter in 2019
K-pop, Thai stars dominate Thailand's Twitterverse for another year.
Thailand Free No Thanks to Democracy: Junta
BANGKOK — Weeks away from Election Day, the ruling junta wants people to know that democracy can take no credit for Thailand’s freedom and independence.
Govt to Build ‘Cyber Warrior’ Army to Monitor Netizens
BANGKOK — The government Thursday said it will build an army of “cyber warriors” to step up internet surveillance.
Mo Farah Encourages ‘Toon Bodyslam’ on Cross-Country Charity Run
LONDON — A British Olympic gold medallist sent his well-wishes to a Thai rockstar running a cross-country marathon to raise money for local hospitals Saturday afternoon.
Internet Laughs Off Khon Controversy With Wonderful Memes
BANGKOK — As debate over a tourism video using khon characters dominates the national conversation, the internet has weighed in with an abundance of humor – and a fair amount of contempt.
Thailand’s Lady Gaga Impersonator Donates to Hospital with ‘Stupid Love’ Cover
BANGKOK — Thailand’s top Lady Gaga impersonator released a dance cover for “Stupid Love” to fundraise for one of the Thai hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.
Kate Spade Redirects Thailand’s Customers to Chinese Page
BANGKOK — You may have filled your online shopping cart with an Everything Tote Bag, but if you can’t read Mandarin, then you’re out of luck for that year-end treat-yo self purchase.
Fans Cheer After Hints Bruno Mars Could Return to Bangkok
BANGKOK — Music fans cheered, some looked at their empty pockets in bittersweet pain, as hints surfaced that yet another acclaimed American artist could be returning to Bangkok next year.
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.
Military Gives Police Alleged Hacker to Display to Public
BANGKOK — A 19-year-old accused of hacking a police website was presented to the public Monday by authorities looking to show such suspects can be found and prosecuted.