Dusit Zoo Closure Delayed to October
BANGKOK — It’s time to say goodbye to Thailand’s oldest zoo.
How to Bangkok Biennial: Guerilla Girls and More Gonzo Art Coming
BANGKOK — More surprises are coming to the Bangkok Biennial, a massive cultural event taking place across the capital.
Students Suspended For Forced Mouth-to-Mouth Candy Hazing
BANGKOK — Five university upperclassmen were suspended Tuesday for coercing new students to pass candy between their mouths as part of their initiation hazing.
Deal Struck For Khaosan Vendors to Submit Alternate Rules
BANGKOK — Khaosan Road vendors will submit their own proposed regulations directly to the government next week after City Hall backed down on enforcing its own week-old rules.
Yingluck Extradition Going Nowhere, Officials Say
BANGKOK — Britain has yet to respond to a request to extradite prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and no other governments have provided information on her whereabouts, government officials said Tuesday.
Students to Be Prosecuted for Bursting Spleen of Underclassman
BANGKOK — Police said Monday that three men charged with assaulting a university underclassman until his spleen burst would be prosecuted.
Krabi to Host 1st Thailand Biennale in November
KRABI — For the first time ever, a popular tourist destination will launch a contemporary art biennale with over 50 artists later this year.
The Vaccines, Miami Horror to Play Bangkok Indie Fest
BANGKOK — Indie English rockers, an Australian indietronica group and a Taiwanese math rock trio are among the first acts due to take the stage at a new outdoor music festival later this year.
Shop For Thai Souvenirs That Aren’t Elephant Pants
If all you have to show from your Thailand vacation are elephant pants and a fluorescent-threaded monk bag, you may be doing it wrong.
Tourism Authority to ‘Win Back Trust’ After Chinese Cancel Trips
BANGKOK — Over a quarter of Chinese travelers planning trips to Thailand have canceled in the wake of a ferry disaster that killed 50 last month.
