Why #LongLiveSlender is Exploding Across Thai Social Media
BANGKOK — Frenzied supporters are flooding social media with memes framing the eldest child of the late king’s entry into politics as an epic...
Princess Nominated to Lead Thailand in Election Shocker
BANGKOK — Ubolratana Mahidol, the eldest child of the late King Bhumibol, was nominated Friday to be Thailand’s next prime minister.
All Eyes Fix on Thaksin Ally’s Mysterious PM Frontrunner
BANGKOK — Much of the internet and media spent Thursday speculating over who will be announced as the prime minister candidate for a party allied to former leader Thaksin Shinawatra.
How Fake News and Disinfo Will Affect Thailand’s Election
Though the prospects of misinformation being used effectively are high in a nation with some of the world’s most active social media users, experts believe that – given the circumstances – it’s likely to play out differently and on a smaller scale.
Thailand’s New National Fish Triumphs at Ice Sculpture Contest
SAPPORO, Japan — Less than two days after the fighting fish was declared the nation’s official aquatic animal, a Thai ice sculpting team’s rendition...
Asoke Cat, Rags-to-Riches Thai Cat Celeb, Dies (Updated)
BANGKOK — A cat who rose from humble origins to become one of Thailand’s first internet-famous animals died Wednesday night.
Swing Dancers to Jump & Jive Outdoors at Golden Pagoda
NAKHON PATHOM — For the fourth year, hundreds of swing dancers will shut down the main road in front of the nation’s tallest pagoda for a night of vintage fun later this month.
Can Good Design Stoke Interest in Buddhism? This Monk Thinks So.
Ekkachai Arinthamo brings a trained eye to striking photos and videos of people and places he shares online. But what sets him apart from other Instagram erudites are, in fact, the yellow robes he’s worn over 20 years as an ordained monk.
Election Gets Epic With Cinematic Campaign Posters
BANGKOK — A chiseled singer and drag queen pose dramatically against “Inception”-like backgrounds of the city skyline. One man reaches his hand out to...
Savor Sarnies Sandwiches in 19th Century Bangkok Shophouse
BANGKOK — An over 150-year-old shophouse where ships were once repaired has become a go-to brunch spot since it was taken over by a Singaporean cafe and eatery recently.
