Filipino Mom-and-Kid “Mag-ina” Meme Spreads to Thainet
BANGKOK — The feeling of heading out somewhere important only to come back empty-handed and slightly embarrassed seems to be a common ASEAN sentiment – as proven by a Filipino meme gone viral on Thai internet.
Photo of Pro-Gov’t Rally ‘Littering’ Lumpini Park is Fake News
BANGKOK — A photo that falsely accused a pro-government rally of littering Lumpini Park in Bangkok has been shared by more than 34,000 people as of Monday afternoon.
Thai Elderly Vulnerable to Fake News, Medicine Scams: Researcher
BANGKOK — Elderly Thais are highly vulnerable to fraudulent medicines and health supplements advertised on social and mass media, research by Mahidol University has warned.
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Meet Thailand’s Hottest TikTok Star: A Cambodian Migrant Worker
CHONBURI — Posing against a tin shack in street fashion attire, lip piercings, and anime-style dyed hair, a young Cambodian construction worker lipsyncs to Thai, Laotian, and Cambodian songs.
Thailand Cheers as ‘Lisa’ Blackpink Listed on Time 100 List
NEW YORK — Thai Blinks and netizens are rejoicing Friday as Lisa Blackpink was chosen as one of the 100 influential young people by Time magazine.
Police Weigh Computer Crime Act Prosecution for FB Bangkok Bomb Hoax
BANGKOK — Those responsible for a bogus news article that triggered Facebook to warn people there had been a large explosion in the capital could be prosecuted under the Computer Crime Act, police said Wednesday.
Princess Puzzles Internet With Taxi Cameo
BANGKOK — Princess Ubolratana posted a photo of herself behind the wheel of a taxi Thursday to the viral approval of many netizens.
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Junta Approves 20 Billion Baht for Internet Broadband, Gateway
BANGKOK — The Junta approved 20 billion baht on Tuesday to improve internet broadband in the kingdom, drawing criticism from internet freedom advocates it will be used to develop its controversial “single gateway” project.
Hacker “9Near” Remains At Large, Minister Says
BANGKOK — The hacker accused of stealing and trying to sell personal data of almost every Thai citizen remains at large, the digital economy minister said Friday.
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...