Chinese God of Wealth Becomes Unlikely Meme on Thai Internet
BANGKOK — Consumerism, K-pop, social media, celebrity power, and superstition come together in the latest craze on Thai internet right now.
With His ‘Smiley Buffalo’ to be Sold Off, Farmer Needs Internet’s Help
CHAI NAT — As buffaloes Kwan Kao and Toong-nguen were loaded onto a truck Sunday to be sold, Tongkum and the other kwai surrounded the vehicle, mooing in mourning.
Sex on the Beach? Samui Police to Charge Foreigners in Clip
KOH SAMUI — Police said Tuesday they were confident they would file charges against a foreign couple today for engaging in a public sex act along a Koh Samui beach road.
Visit Thailand’s Zoos Via Livestream During COVID-19 Pandemic
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Zoological Park Organization (ZPO) on Friday began its live streams of their in-house animals on social media in light of zoo closures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Motosai Allegedly Shoves Passenger from Grab Bike at Siam Paragon
BANGKOK — A woman filed a complaint to the police Tuesday after she was allegedly assaulted by a motorcycle taxi while using the Grab ride-hailing service in front of Siam Paragon mall.
The End-call Button On Your Iphone Could Move Soon. What To Know About Apple’s...
NEW YORK (AP) — Hanging up that phone call? The location of Apple's red end-call button is set to slightly move with upcoming iOS...
TV Presenter Marries Boyfriend, Slammed With Internet Homophobia
BANGKOK — While many congratulated a well-known television host’s decision to go public with his gay marriage this week, notions of LGBT tolerance were crushed by a wash of homophobic comments unleashed online.
Regulator Shuts Down Booze Buffet; Threatens to Prosecute People Sharing Alcohol Pics
BANGKOK — Thailand’s top anti-alcohol crusader is back, and he wants the internet to know even unintentionally promoting alcohol can lead to prosecution.
‘Dog Jelly’ Horrifies Netizens, But Vendor Says Sales Swift
BANGKOK — A Thai sweets vendor’s creativity left the social media appalled when she shared her latest creation online Tuesday.
Mark Zuckerberg Has No Plans to Visit Thailand or Prayuth: Facebook
BANGKOK — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not traveling to Thailand to meet junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha, the social media giant said Wednesday.
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