Chinese God of Wealth Becomes Unlikely Meme on Thai Internet
BANGKOK — Consumerism, K-pop, social media, celebrity power, and superstition come together in the latest craze on Thai internet right now.
6 More Palace Aides Expelled, Stripped of Their Titles
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Wednesday fired and stripped six palace officials of their ranks – the latest punishment handed down to royal aides this week.
Steer Clear of Fake Italian Food, Ambassador Advises Thai Diners
BANGKOK — The Italian ambassador doesn’t mind if we eat tom yum kung pasta and durian pizzas – the real crime is in “fake” Italian products in supermarkets.
Royal Consort Sineenat Stripped of Royal Ranks
BANGKOK — A palace order issued Monday stripped Royal Noble Consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi of her royal and military ranks for alleged acts of gross insubordination.
‘Let Love Be the Bridge,’ Pope Francis’ Thailand Visit Gets Official MV
BANGKOK — Thai Catholic singers band together to star in “Let Love Be the Bridge,” the official music video for Pope Francis’ visit this November.
HM King’s Royal Barge Procession Postponed
BANGKOK — The upcoming Royal Barge procession on Chao Phraya River was postponed by nearly two months, a government official said Thursday.
Abandoned by Allies, Future Forward Votes Against Royal Transfer Decree
BANGKOK — A government emergency decree that granted His Majesty the King a personal control over two army units was approved today by all parties in Parliament except the Future Forward.
Netizen Raises Alarm Over Marker Ink Seeping Into Street Food Bag
BANGKOK — Take home a steaming bag of congee for dinner, complete with pork, a soft boiled egg, zesty ginger strips and spring onions, with a dash of soy sauce – and permanent marker ink?
Laotian Dishes Reclaim Their Pride at ‘Funky Lam’
BANGKOK — A neon-lit restaurant founded by two Laotian royal descendants in the Thonglor area is trying to bring back the glory of their...
Every Eco-Friendly Refill Shop in Thailand (So Far), in 1 Interactive Map
Here’s a list of all the known dedicated refill shops in Thailand right now, along with an interactive map.
