1932 Revolt Purge: Statue Removed From Military Academy
BANGKOK — Yet another public commemoration of a 1932 revolt that ended absolute monarchy in Thailand was removed without any explanation.
Thailand Reports 6 More Cases of Coronavirus, Bringing Tally to 14
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday it discovered six more cases of coronavirus infection in Thailand, bringing the total number to 14 so far since the outbreak in December.
King Fires 2 Senior Cops From Royal Guards
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King expelled two former deputy police commanders from the royal police bodyguard corps, the palace announced on Tuesday.
‘It’s Just a Flu,’ Health Min Insists Coronavirus Under Control
BANGKOK — The government on Monday said it is closely monitoring the coronavirus epidemic in Thailand, where officials have confirmed eight cases of infection so far.
Tourists Still Don’t Know About These Decades-Old Street Food in Bangkok
Just south of Sathorn Road are clusters of back-to-back street food shops who've been serving hungry locals and honing their craft for...
Tourism Chief Shoots Down Cash Handout Plan for Foreigners
BANGKOK — A senior tourism official on Friday denied news reports that the government is preparing to extend its cash giveaway program to include foreign visitors.
Scholar Fears Massive Renovation of Iconic Avenue May Erase History
BANGKOK — Works are underway to tear down buildings along a 1,200-meter stretch of the iconic Ratchadamnoen Avenue and rebuild them under a new architectural style per orders from the Crown Property Bureau, who owns the land.
Self-Confessed Lopburi Robber Apologizes for Killing Victims
BANGKOK — A man identified by police as the robber who gunned down three people during a gold store robbery two weeks ago said Thursday that he did not mean to kill his victims, which include a 2-year-old boy.
Thai Tourist Returning From China Confirmed as Coronavirus Patient
BANGKOK — Health officials on Wednesday said they found the first case of a Thai national who contracted the new strain of coronavirus, and the fourth infection in Thailand.
Police Chief Says Lopburi Heist Suspect ‘Not a Scapegoat’
LOPBURI — Police commissioner Chakthip Chaijinda said on Wednesday investigators have ample evidence to back up its case against a school director accused of murdering three people in a gold store heist two weeks ago.
