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Bangkok teems with expats. Japanese manage factories. Americans teach English. But the few dozen Mongolians may be the tip of the spear as direct flights open between the two capitals.

What may read like gibberish are the everyday headlines used by Thai-language media and sports fans during World Cup season.

BANGKOK — Hoarders better clear last year’s book pile because in August, a massive new dump of discount texts is coming back to Bangkok.

BANGKOK — The sister of the first man to be executed in nine years said Tuesday the family was not informed in advance and not given the chance to say goodbye.

BANGKOK — Net idol and model Jessie Vard faces up to a month in prison for allegedly encouraging World Cup gambling, police said Tuesday.

BANGKOK — Three years after it splashed into venues across the capital with images and events, a triennial citywide photo fest is coming back for an expanded second edition.

BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activists said Tuesday they will deliver letters of protest to the British and French embassies over their decision to welcome the junta leader on state visits to their countries this week.

BANGKOK — Death penalty opponents were caught by surprise by Thailand’s first execution in nine years Monday night while officials are offering no explanation.

BANGKOK — Forget bar-hopping for a while because now it’s time for tapas-tramping.

CHIANG MAI — Teen students were forced to roll blindfolded on concrete. Upperclassmen popped a balloon next to the ear of a girl, who screamed in terror. A boy was forced to wai and scream apologies louder and louder. Elsewhere, students were forced to kiss the ground and dozens fainted while crawling through a fetid canal.