Celebs Unlikely to Stop Hawking Deadly Supplements: Expert
BANGKOK — They’ve gone after Magic Skin’s “slimming” powders, Lyn’s killer diet pills and now actress Bella Ranee’s “Be Curve” food supplements. But will it be enough?
Avengers Villain in Buddha Mural Debated
SUPHAN BURI — Netizens Sunday were amused and bemused by a Buddha mural in a temple in central Thailand bearing an unexpected twist.
Avengers-Themed Comic Parodies Thai Politics
BANGKOK — “Hear me, and rejoice. You have been blessed with the presence of the prime minister.”
Marvel at 150+ Artists at 1st Bangkok Biennial
BANGKOK — While the Bangkok Art Biennale will see shows by the “grandmother of performance art” and polka dot-obsessed queen among 75 artists, its rival biannual art event will double the artists and ravish through 69 venues in and outside the country.
Bangkok Budgets 69M to Renew Pom Mahakan
BANGKOK — The city administration is to spend at least 69 million baht to redevelop the area behind the Mahakan fort wall, the deputy governor said Sunday.
Junta Won’t Summon Pro-Election Activists: Spokesman
BANGKOK — The junta has said they will not call in pro-democracy protesters for questioning after they staged a rally calling for elections.
Activists Hail Govt Vow to Return Doi Suthep Land to Wild
CHIANG MAI — No one will be allowed to occupy homes built for court officials on protected mountain land which will be returned to the wild as quickly as possible, the government announced Sunday.
Royal Thai Army Writing Manuals to Handle Protests
BANGKOK — The army – an agency with a history of suppressing protests with bloody results – is making manuals on how to handle street protests, a defense spokesman said Friday.
Japanese Artist Madsaki’s Drippy Eyes to Stare in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Dripping black-hole eyes set in smiley vintage faces will be among a few dozens works coming to Bangkok next week.
Top Cop Gives Green Light to Pro-Democracy Rally
BANGKOK — The deputy national police commander Friday vowed to maintain security at a pro-democracy rally planned for tomorrow but said it could go ahead without violating the law.
