33.3 C
Bangkok
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Tim Slessor with “Oxford,” the Land Rover Series I he drove from London to Singapore in 1955 to 1956. He will be driving it again from Singapore to London on 25 August 2019. Photo: Klareco Communications / Courtesy

Historic Singapore–London Overland Trip Will Pass Through Thailand

BANGKOK — At the beginning of September, a historic car expedition roving its way from Singapore to London will make a pitstop in the...
Drawings of King Rama V and one of his queens Queen Saovabha, titled “Siamese King” and “Siamese Queen,” by Grigory de Vollan. de Vollan was a Frenchman under the Russian Tsar’s service who visited Siam between 1890 to 1894.

Durians, ‘Arrogant’ Englishmen: 19th Century Russian Explorer’s Journals About Siam

BANGKOK — The recently translated journal of a Russian explorer detailing his visits to Siam in the late 19th century bears surprising parallels with...
Photo: Sirachai Arunrugstichai / Courtesy

Marium, Through the Eyes of Those Who Knew Her

Marine animal rescuers have one adage: don’t get attached. Whether it’s a beached whale or baby turtle, rescue crews know that naming animals or developing...
Background: annotated images of items worn by Natruja “Kaew” Chutiwansophon being compared to authentic ones. Photo: Idol’s Panties by 7Mangda / Facebook. Insert: Kaew BNK48 / Facebook.

‘Queen’ of BNK48 Accused of Toting Fake Gucci Bag

Update: The performer has been suspended for a month by her parent group BNK48, citing her action as "an inappropriate model for the youth...
A still from ‘Soi Cowboy’ (2008).

Thai-Farang Romance in ‘Soi Cowboy’ Still Rings True: Producer

Pregnant with the lovechild of one of her customers, ex-Soi Cowboy prostitute Koi sits around watching daytime soaps. Her boyfriend, Tobias, an overweight Dane,...
Thawin Chaotiang hands a donation to staff Aug. 17., 2019 at the Law Center at Thammasat University.

Families of ‘Praewa’ Victims Donate 1 Million Baht to Thammasat Legal Aid

BANGKOK — Families of victims in a car crash that killed 9 in 2010 have donated 1 million baht to a university legal center...

Baby Dugong Marium Dies from Ingesting Plastic

TRANG — A baby dugong who had become a national darling due to cute clips has died from ingesting plastic.  While vets initially thought six-month-old...
Police and Forestry officials at Khao Kala in Nakhon Sawan on Aug. 16, 2019.

Police Raid UFO Sighting Hotspot For Suspected Forest Encroachment

NAKHON SAWAN — Police are investigating whether a meditation center known for UFO sightings is encroaching on protected forests, after dual raids on Thursday...
Suspected sex workers waiting outside while the police raided a bar in Si Racha, Chonburi on Aug. 15.

Thailand Still Hub of Global Sex Trafficking Rings: UN

BANGKOK — Thailand continues to be a major center of global sex trafficking rings that extend to countries as far flung as Japan, Morocco...
Alex Rendell.

Alex Rendell: From Child Actor to Environmentalist

Alexander Simon Rendell, known as Alex Rendell, is following in the tradition of actors-turned-environmentalists such as Leonardo di Caprio – if Leo held camps for kids to scuba dive in Krabi, that is.

Hot News

LATEST NEWS

Bangkok
overcast clouds
33.3 ° C
33.3 °
33.3 °
69 %
2kmh
100 %
Wed
34 °
Thu
33 °
Fri
34 °
Sat
31 °
Sun
31 °