#Chitpas1700 : Netizens Squint at Democrat’s Unlikely Victory
BANGKOK — Thai netizens are venting their incredulity on the internet Wednesday at politicians who gained party-list MPs seats from a recent byelection in Chiang Mai despite earning as little as 1,738 votes.
Weed Laws: Cannabis License and Foreigners Growing Hemp
Over 30,000 citizens registered for an amnesty at the FDA in an illustration of how popular medical cannabis is in Thailand, and how it was secretly consumed by a large number of the local population.
“Lucky” Fans Chill Out to Jason Mraz’s 4th Bangkok Concert
BANGKOK — With matching fedoras and "Good Vibes" t-shirts, Thanyatorn Aranyapala and her friends were well prepared to swoon to Jason Mraz’s fourth concert...
‘Predator’ Meets Samurai, The Joker at Ratchaburi Helmet Shop
RATCHABURI — A former art teacher is enthralling customers worldwide with motorcycle helmets modeled after the famed galactic hunter race.
Although Predator riders are known...
How To Save Thailand’s Turtles, Make Merit On World Turtle Day
BANGKOK — Rather than tossing a tortoise into a khlong, here are some productive ways to help our turtle friends this World Turtle Day.
Thailand...
Teacher’s Charity Photo Exhibition Captures Kindness Around the World
BANGKOK — A science teacher’s photo exhibition will show at an Asok restaurant in June, with proceeds to go towards an education charity.
“Humans Around...
Has Michelin Ruined ‘Modern’ Thai Food? Laureates Weigh In.
BANGKOK — Instagrammables, fancy plating, Michelin stars – some see them as marketing tricks that standardize the Thai food scene, others as a classy...
‘I Fought, I Lost’ : 5 Activists Reflect on 5 Years of Junta Rule
Wednesday marks the fifth anniversary of the May 22, 2014 military coup that brought current junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha to power.
Swashbuckling Version of Twelfth Night to Invade Bangkok Stage
BANGKOK — A Shakespearean comedy is coming to New Phetchaburi Road – but with a swashbuckling twist.
The Bangkok Community Theatre is putting on an...
Return to the Roaring ‘20s at Scala’s Silent Film Fest
BANGKOK — Put on that cloche hat and have a night at the silver screens – the Silent Film Festival is in town.
Five silent...
