Gem Mogul’s Persian Food Shines on Silom
BANGKOK — Most days of the week, an Iranian mining mogul has his employees pick up his dinner from one restaurant – his own.
“I...
Thai Power Party Defends Candidate’s ‘Hot’ Pics
BANGKOK — A relatively unknown MP candidate in Mukdahan province suddenly found herself at the center of attention on social media this week – probably not for the reason she wanted.
Naresuan Seniors, Alumni Defend Muddy Hazing
PHITSANULOK — A ceremony, watched over by professors, sanctifies a wooden pole. Freshmen in white carry a heavy wooden pillar around the campus before...
Get Hangry, Go ‘Mad Face’ at Riverside Food & Fun Fare
BANGKOK — Consider starving yourself just a little next week to prepare for a festive riverside smorgasbord.
The Hidden Easter Eggs Inside Thailand’s New Cannabis Law
From full legalization to whole new industries, there are Easter Eggs hidden in the new cannabis law.
Makha Bucha Day Around Thailand: Campaign Edition
BANGKOK — Politicians aren’t taking Makha Bucha Day off. It’s election season, and that means continued campaigning – but with Buddhist traditions.
Tuesday is Makha...
Medical Weed Law Comes Into Effect
BANGKOK — The use of marijuana for medical purposes became officially legal late Monday through a royal decree.
First Time Thailand to Host Miss World Pageant
BANGKOK — Thailand will host this year’s Miss World Pageant for the first time, event organizers announced Monday.
Viral Video Uses Pooches to Explain Dog-Eat-Dog Thai Elections
BANGKOK — An amusing and educational animation explaining how the March 24 Thai elections will work – through dog cartoons – was going viral...
Court Orders Voice TV Back On Air
Update Feb. 27: The Administrative Court on Wednesday lifted the 15-day ban of Voice TV ordered by the broadcast regulator. The channel has remained on...
