Police Say Man Used Fake Bomb to Rob Bangkok Bank
BANGKOK — A man accused of holding up a Bangkok Bank branch using a fake bomb was charged with robbery Monday.
Chayan Malithong, 40, walked...
Court Seeks to Move Doi Suthep Homes to Chiang Rai
CHIANG MAI — Activists Saturday slammed court officials for dodging their demands when they said homes built atop a protected northern forestland could be moved to neighboring Chiang Rai.
Defeated, City Hall Again Agrees to Exempt Khaosan
BANGKOK — Khaosan vendors were served a heaping bowl of win Friday with word they can resume business as usual after City Hall gave up a push to regulate them.
Artist, Activist, ‘Terrorist?’ Shan Exile Occupies Bangkok Gallery
BANGKOK — The moment he was born in a Shan state jungle camp in 1971, Sawangwongse Yawnghwe was already an exile. He was 1 when his family loaded him onto a horse to take flight to Thailand’s Chiang Mai province.
Police to Investigate ‘All Nigerians’ in Thailand
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said they will target all Nigerians in Thailand for investigation in a move a top human rights official warns could amount to illegal and discriminatory policing.
Thais Can Visit National Parks For Free This Mother’s Day
BANGKOK — National parks nationwide will waive entry fees on Mother’s Day – but only for Thais.
Prowl the ‘Slum Disco’ One Last Time Friday
The duo calling themselves Slum Disco has earned props for their dope beats and raucous parties. On Friday, they say goodbye with one last night of hedonism.
Thais Share Tales and Tails on ‘International Cat Day’
BANGKOK — Today is International Cat Day, and Thai netizens are taking to the internet to share their heartwarming meow-filled stories.
Special Report: Thai Students Abuse ADHD Drugs to Stay Ahead
Intense pressure to score high has students as young as high school deliberately overdosing with drugs that rob them of social skills and health.
Uttaradit Rabbit Delights in Durian
UTTARADIT — One cottontail in the north of Thailand is energetically nibbling on unusual cuisine for a rabbit – durians.
It’s durian season, so Reya,...
