No Charges Filed Over Crane Collapse, Victims Told to Settle
BANGKOK — Police on Thursday said the construction company responsible for a crane that collapsed and injured three will seek to avoid criminal liability by privately settling with the victims tomorrow.
Thaksin’s Salty Burn Ignites Storm of #TablePerch Memes
BANGKOK — Another day, another political pissing match to launch a thousand memes.
This time, it’s the social media tit-for-tat between a leader in the...
Thai Director on Rohingya and a Crisis of Hate
BANGKOK — A crisis that has driven millions from their homes around the world gets an intimate telling in "Manta Ray," a story of two strangers.
Max Out on Indie With ‘Superorganism’ in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A transatlantic “DIY pop production house” group is heading to a Bangkok stage with music and psychedelic visuals inspired by internet memes and pop culture.
Army Borrows Thaksin Slogan to Promote Prayuth
BANGKOK — Twelve years after his predecessor expelled Thaksin Shinawatra from Thailand, the current junta leader shares at least one thing with the man...
Decade-Long Fight for Justice Costs Injured Man Deeply
It was a reversal of fortune for Sawai Thongom, who was awarded 1.2 million baht for a gunshot wound sustained in a 2009 protest. Last month, his family land was seized to pay the military for damaging its reputation.
Banking Coming in October to Every 7-Eleven
BANGKOK — Twenty-million bank customers will be able to make basic transactions at all 7-Eleven stores when a pilot banking program launches next month.
Army Commander Threatens Families of Southern Militants
PATTANI — Some residents in the southern province of Pattani say they’re intimidated by an ongoing army search for suspected separatists behind a recent deadly attack.
‘Cali-Mex’ Comes to Silom (From Hong Kong)
A new taqueria with full vegetarian options hopes to be a new fuel stop for tourist and expat passers-by.
iPhone Takes Bullet For Cop in Pattaya Gun Battle
PATTAYA — A Pattaya cop almost took one to the hip during a restaurant shootout with a big-time gangster – if not for his...
