Rama X Names First Royal Consort in Almost a Century
BANGKOK — King Rama X has bestowed a major-general the title of Royal Noble Consort, the first instance of the title being handed down...
Thailand’s Last Gorilla Lives in Decrepit Zoo Atop a Mall
On the top floor of a decrepit mall in western Bangkok, the last gorilla in Thailand and her friends will live out their days, with rats and roaches as companions.
Prayuth Ragequits Parliament, Cuts Senpai Ties With Sereepisut
BANGKOK — In a spectacular display of fury, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha vowed to no longer count an opposition leader as his senior classmate before storming out of Parliament Thursday night.
Prayuth Struggles to Keep His Cool as He Defends Gov’t Policies
BANGKOK — The opposition accuse Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s government policies of being too vague, and without any viable strategy to make them a reality.
Khaosod English Visits ‘Demolished’ Vimanmek Palace
BANGKOK — Palace officials on Thursday said a historic teakwood mansion will be fully rebuilt after repair works are completed, though no time-frame was given.
The ‘Sabai Sabai’ Way to Go Zero Waste in Thailand
Battling frowny kao gaeng vendors. Adamantly refusing durian cellophane-wrapped to a styrofoam dish and double-bagged. These are just some of the unique hurdles for Thais starting out on zero-waste lifestyles.
We Tried the Latest American-Chinese Takeout in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Your ‘murcan friend who can’t eat Chinatown food can stop asking for Panda Express – in the Thai capital, there’s Lazy Panda.
City Hall To Double Fines For Motorcyclists on Sidewalks
BANGKOK — A hefty 11.1 million baht in fines was collected from individuals riding motorbikes on sidewalks, City Hall said on Tuesday.
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Model Faces Jail Time for Posting Striptease in Line Group
BANGKOK — Net idol and pretty promotional model faces up to five years in prison for allegedly posting revealing videos and photos of herself in a paid Line group, police said on Tuesday.
Facebook Blocks Historian’s Monarchy Post
BANGKOK — Facebook is blocking access to a post about the Thai Royal Family written by an exiled monarchy critic, it emerged earlier this week.
