Deciphering the Very Thai Romance of ‘Ngon’ and ‘Ngor’
Anyone who’s been in a romantic relationship with a Thai knows firsthand the chilly grip of ngon – the unique Thai gesture that’s somewhere between being pouty, mad, and disappointed.
Bad Feng Shui, ‘Blasphemous’ Paintings Blamed for Korat Mass Shooting
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — As pundits and experts are debating what led to a mass shooting that killed 29 people in Korat over the weekend, some are seeing the works of the supernatural.
At Riverside Bar, an Eagle’s Eye View of Bangkok’s 2 Iconic Temples
BANGKOK — Perched on top of a hotel, Eagle Nest is an excellent vantage point to sip on cocktails while gazing at the magnificent view of not one, but two temples that define Bangkok’s Old City spirit.
Donations for Victims of Korat Killings Top 23 Million Baht
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Cash donations and funds raised to assist victims of Thailand's weekend mass shooting have reached up to 23 million baht (735,764 U.S. dollars), said Nakhon Ratchasima governor Wichian Chantharanothai, on Tuesday.
Final Moments of Korat Shooting Victims Show a Pattern of Sacrifice
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Among the victims killed by a disgruntled soldier in Korat over the weekend of Feb. 8 - 9, 2020, were a police officer who tried to block the killer’s path with his truck, a mall guard who bought time for shoppers to escape, and a woman who used her body as a shield for her daughter.
Army Chief Vows to Hear Grievances, Refuse to Quit Over Mass Shooting
BANGKOK — Following a mass shooting by a disgruntled soldier who killed 30 people, army commander-in-chief Apirat Kongsompong on Tuesday said a communication channel will be set up to hear complaints from troopers who feel they are mistreated.
Popular Night Market Loses Chinese Tourists, Avoided by Thais
BANGKOK — One of Bangkok’s most popular night markets is not only struggling with disappearance of Chinese tourists, but also the perception among some Thais that it is a place to avoid amid coronavirus fears.
Families of Korat Shooting Victims Wait for Answers, Bodies
NAKHON RATCHASIMA (AP) — Sirirat Nualraksa blinked back tears as the ambulances delivered gurneys bearing cloth-shrouded bodies to the morgue of a public hospital after a vengeful Thai soldier killed 29 people and wounded dozens of others in a shopping mall rampage.
Here’s 5 Green Tech That Could Help Lift Thai Farmers Out of Poverty
These five initiatives currently being tested in Nan may lift thousands of rural Thais out of poverty.
Korat Mass Shooting: Army to Revise Security Protocols
KORAT — Army officials on Sunday said they will implement additional security measures at military bases to prevent another mass shooting like the one that left 30 people dead in Nakhon Ratchasima over the weekend.
