Canada, Australia Willing to Accept Saudi Woman: Thai Police
BANGKOK — Several countries including Canada and Australia are in talks with the U.N. refugee agency to accept a Saudi asylum seeker who fled alleged abuse from her family, Thai police said Friday.
Arrests of Visa Scofflaws Good for Tourism: Big Joke
BANGKOK — Nearly 500 foreigners were arrested this week on visa violations in the latest raid police said early Friday morning will benefit tourism.
Immigration...
So Absurd: Make Portraits, Learn Collaging With Dutch Duo
BANGKOK — Melting strawberry ice cream is poured on a bald head. An 83-year-old woman is crowned with cardboard bowls. Nearby, a guy flips his fluffy hair as black, spaghetti-shaped candy splashes out of his mouth.
Monkey Massacre? Macaques Drop Dead From ‘Poisoned Watermelon’
RAYONG — Dying monkeys fell from trees foaming at the mouth in Rayong province and police are looking Thursday for who might have poisoned...
Foreigner Dies in Possible Traffic Suicide Near Khaosan Road
BANGKOK — A foreigner was killed by a bus Thursday morning on Phra Sumen Road in Bangkok’s old quarter.
Australia Considers Taking in Rahaf as UN Grants Refugee Status
Australia will assess runaway Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun for settlement after the United Nations on Wednesday ...
Thai Man Escapes With Life in Harrowing, Violent Scam in Parisian Club
PARIS — A New Year’s trip to the City of Love took a scary turn for one Thai man whose harrowing night on the...
Frolic With Smurfs, Walk With Dinos and More on Children’s Day
BANGKOK — Giant smurfs, free kids’ flicks and dinos await the little ones this coming Children’s Day in Bangkok.
Protesters, Politicos Demand No More Election Delays
BANGKOK — Mounting frustration over the growing possibility that Election Day could be postponed yet again have led to resumed protests in the capital.
And Now, Fine Cheese From Central Thailand. Really.
Camembert. Gruyeres. Brie. Names that have become more associated with the cheeses they produce than the cities themselves.
The same cannot be said of Nakhon...
