Prayuth Heads to UK, France to Talk Trade
BANGKOK — The head of the ruling junta said Tuesday he will visit Europe later this month to discuss trade deals.
Drink to Gin Day, Negroni Week at These Bangkok Bars
BANGKOK — As this week marks Negroni Week and Saturday is World Gin Day, several Bangkok venues will celebrate the occasions with special menus. Some will donate up to 50 baht of their proceeds to charity.
Thailand to Spend Billions on Satellites From Unknown Company
BANGKOK — In a presentation that would put a glimmer in the eye of any James Bond villain, officials spell out the capabilities of a future satellite system to blanket the entire planet in unceasing surveillance.
Plastic Here to Stay, Vendors at ‘Model’ Market Say
BANGKOK — Days after an environment minister declared a famous fresh market would reduce plastic and Styrofoam use, vendors said Tuesday it was a pipe dream staged for the cameras.
Starving Polar Bear Among Arresting Images to Show
BANGKOK — A famous photo of a starving polar bear hunting for food among retreating sea ice will be among stunning masterpieces on display at an upcoming exhibition in Bangkok.
Future Forward Party Reports Members ‘Harassed’ by Cops
BANGKOK — The Future Forward Party called on the military government Monday to end alleged threats against its members, particularly in the north and northeastern regions.
Drowning Still No. 1 Killer of Thai Kids
BANGKOK — Drowning still kills the most Thai children, but fatalities have fallen to a new low and those working to save lives say awareness has improved.
Fave Chat Creatures Come to Life in ‘Line Village’ (Photos)
BANGKOK — Take a photo with Choco the fashionista bear in her bedroom. Tell Cony the bunny to stop running around you and go dance in a corner for your amusement. See Moon dressed as an astronaut on a mission to explore, well, the moon.
City Hall Continues ‘Canceled’ River Boardwalk Plan
BANGKOK — City Hall is pushing for construction of concrete walkways along the Chao Phraya River even though the government dropped the controversial idea, opponents of the project said Monday.
Scenes of 19th Century Siam Revived at National Gallery
BANGKOK — Get a rare chance to see 19th century Siam through a series of images made by wet-plate collodion photography.
