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A still of Sommai Molbaek from “Heartbound.” Image: Magic Hour Films

‘It’s Not All Sabai Sabai,’ Matchmaker of Thai Women and Danish Men Says

Filmed over a decade by a group of anthropologists, "Heartbound" follows Korat native Sommai, the first Thai wife in the Danish district of Thy, and the Isaan women she matches up with the local men.
A file photo of BTS Skytrain.

4 New BTS Stations to Reach Kasetsart University by New Year

BANGKOK — Four new stations along the BTS northern extension will open as a “new year’s gift” for Bangkokians next month, Bangkok Governor said Thursday.
Left, Siriwan Butpetch slaps Matthayom 1 students. Right, Siriwan Butpetch talks to press Tuesday. Photo: one31 / YouTube

Teacher Slaps Students for Not Doing English Homework, Gets Off Scot-Free

SAMUT SAKHON — No disciplinary action has been taken against a teacher who slapped students repeatedly for not doing their English homework, a school official said Thursday.
Yasai.

Michelin-Starred ‘Elements’ is an Elite Amalgam of French, Japanese Cuisines

BANGKOK — Mixing miso with butter and making tiny globes of sauces from squeeze bottles is the name of the game at Elements, a Japanese-French restaurant that retained its one Michelin star rating for the third year in a row.
Wagyu Beef in Betel Leaf

Borderless Modern Mediterranean at Michelin Plate-Winning ‘Quince’

BANGKOK — This restaurant in Chidlom proves that Mediterranean cuisine can be borderless, though there may be fine dining price wall in between.
A group of young Catholics wait to welcome Pope Francis at the Assumption Cathedral on Nov. 22, 2019.

Young Thai Catholics Say They Live Peacefully as Minority

BANGKOK — Young Thai Catholics said Friday they saw no conflict between their national identity and their adopted “foreign” faith, as Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Thailand with a youth mass.
Pope Francis during the public mass at the National Stadium on Nov. 21, 2019.

At Mass, Pope Calls for Attention to Thailand’s Downtrodden

BANGKOK — At his first public mass in Thailand, Pope Francis called upon communities to embrace and aid the exploited people, such as victims of sex trafficking, drug addiction, and refugees.

Non-Catholics Join Crowd to See Pope at Bangkok Temple

BANGKOK — Not everyone cheering at Pope Francis while he left a historic Buddhist temple in Bangkok on Thursday morning is Catholic.

‘I Could Really Feel His Mercy’: Thais and Foreigners Receive Pope at Hospital (Photos)

BANGKOK — Pope Francis’ first public appearance in Thailand was met by about 5,000 Catholics from Thailand and other nations held up flags and clutched rosary beads, shouting in unison, “Viva il Papa Francisco!”

Gov’t Gifts Thai-Designed Holy Vestment to Pope Francis

BANGKOK — Four papal outfits made by a Thai designer were delivered to Pope Francis by the Thai government as a gift to mark his visit to the kingdom on Thursday.

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