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Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban of Blackpink with a Caishen phone screen.

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.
Surat Phaeoket washes Tongkum in a pond on Friday in Chai Nat.

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.
The motorcycle taxi that allegedly shoved Arielle Struhl from her Grab bike on Dec. 2, 2019 in front of Siam Paragon. Photos: Arielle Struhl / Courtesy

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. Two days...

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