Get Into 64 Museums Nationwide for 299 Baht (and No ‘Farang Price’)
BANGKOK — If you’re sick of strolling aimlessly through malls, why not enrich your weekends at museums about the capital’s old quarter, or the country’s little-known aviation marvels with an all-access, 299-baht pass.
Miss Universe Fahsai Lands Top 5, Stirs Debate on Gov’t Surveillance
ATLANTA, Georgia — As one of the final five vying for the Miss Universe crown, Thailand’s contestant was lobbed a question about government surveillance vs privacy, stirring debate among netizens.
Italy-Approved Pasta, Pizza Lunches for Under 500 Baht at ‘Medici’
BANGKOK — Dining on fine Italian in Bangkok can be pricey, as one orders a 1,500-baht plus osso bucco for bragging purposes while palms sweat from the hole burned in one’s wallet. But the lunch deal offered at a posh downtown Italian place may let you snag some gnocchi for less.
Activist Demands Probe into Army Conscripts Forced to Wash Cars, Peel Durian
BANGKOK — A transparency activist said he will petition Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha Friday to investigate the mistreatment of conscripts allegedly forced to perform various housework for a retired senior officer.
Mekong River’s New Aquamarine Color May Be Sign of Trouble
BANGKOK (AP) — The Mekong River has recently acquired an aquamarine color that may beguile tourists but also indicates a problem caused by upstream dams, experts in Thailand say.
Gov’t To Hold Father’s Day Event at Sanam Luang
BANGKOK — Take your dad to the Grand Palace fair, a flower festival at the park, or even to Bangkok’s tallest skyscraper to show your love for the old man for Father’s Day.
We’re Giving Away 20 Free Tickets to the ‘Boyz II Men’ Concert This Saturday
BANGKOK —They’ll make love to you, like you want them to. And they’ll hold you tight, all through the night this Saturday at Union Mall.
A Guide for X’Mas 2019 Celebration in Bangkok (That Doesn’t Involve Malls)
We gave it a try and compiled the following guide for X’mas normies who prefer the “old ways.”
Luk Thung Star Denies Plagiarizing Romanian Pop Song
BANGKOK — A recent hit by luk thung superstar Lumyai Hai Thongkam did not rip off from a 2014 Romanian pop song as alleged by the internet, her manager said Thursday.
Gov’t Accused of ‘Double Standard’ in MP Encroachment Inquiry
BANGKOK — An activist on Thursday said the authorities are applying a double standard in the investigation against a coalition MP, who stands accused of building a poultry farm on protected forest area.
