Lives in Conflict: Being Queer and Muslim in Thailand’s Deep South
BANGKOK — The conflicted identities of young LGBT Muslims in the south will be front and center later this week in Bangkok.
Prawit: Draftee Raising Fighting Cocks Was Just ‘Borrowed’
BANGKOK — The defense minister played down the seriousness of a conscript allegedly forced to raise sport chickens for a superior officer but said the matter was being reviewed.
After Rescue, Ceremonies Abound for ‘Nang Non’ Cave Spirit (Photos)
CHIANG RAI —A bevy of rituals were being conducted Monday to appease local spirits and make merit after the successful rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from a cave complex in northern Thailand.
Thailand Trans Fat Ban Won’t Be a Problem: Consumer Org
BANGKOK — The president of a consumer organization on Monday said he believed the food business will not be affected by a new regulation which will ban the production, import and distribution of products containing trans fats.
Phuket Wins Miss Grand Thailand 2018
BANGKOK — The crown for a top national beauty pageant fell Saturday to Miss Grand Phuket, a 25-year-old of humble origins, to much celebration from her fanclub.
‘Wild Boars’ Thank, Mourn Fallen Rescue Hero
CHIANG RAI — Twelve boys and their football coach shed tears and observed a minute of silence Sunday to thank their rescue hero.
‘Tom Yum’ Attire Wins Best Costume at Miss Grand Thailand Pageant
BANGKOK — A bowl of classic spicy shrimp soup won people’s hearts for best national costume in this year’s Miss Grand Thailand.
France Beats Croatia 4-2 For 2nd World Cup Title
With Vladimir Putin watching from the stands, France won its second World Cup title in a match that was interrupted by an on-field protest during the second half that Russian punk band Pussy Riot later took credit for.
Watch 12 Boys and Coach Thank World (Video)
“Thank you everyone for your support, and those who come from around the world to help me,” 13-year-old Sompong Jaiwong said from his bed.
King Promotes Fallen Rescue Hero
BANGKOK — A former SEAL who died during the cave rescue operation was posthumously promoted by the king Saturday morning, hours before his cremation.
