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Protest “pallbearers” prepare to carry a coffin Sunday in the shape of a section of Doi Suthep forest clear-cut for the construction of homes for judges and other court officers in Chiang Mai province.

‘Help Me Think’ Prayuth Says, Dodging on Doi Suthep

BANGKOK — Saying “help me think,” the junta leader Monday asked the public for ideas following the largest protest in years demanding he do something about homes being built for judges atop clear-cut forest.

Party Shamelessly on Chao Phraya Charity Cruise

BANGKOK — Move to the beat and flow to the rhythm of the mighty Chao Phraya River as the day grows long next month when a nonprofit collective hosts its third cruise party.
Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, at center in blue shirt, leaves the Bangkok Remand Prison early Monday morning. Photo: Watthana Praisonta

Lese Majeste Convict Somyot Freed

BANGKOK — After years embodying the excesses of the lese majeste law, Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was released from prison shortly after dawn Monday from the Bangkok Remand Prison.

Bangkok Comic Con Madness (Photos)

BANGKOK — The fifth Bangkok Comic Con on Saturday drew crowds of enthusiasts to Siam Paragon. Rainy weather did not stop fans of American superheroes and Japanese anime...
Khon Kaen governor Somsak Changtrakul on Friday pays respects at Maneenet Charoen-ngao’s funeral. Photo Matichon

Police Veils Owner of Cable that Killed Khon Kaen Motorcyclist

KHON KAEN — The sister of a motorcyclist who was killed by a falling cable said Friday that she was instructed by police not to name the company responsible.

Urban Youngsters Develop Tourism for Rural Destinations

BANGKOK — When three university students saw an uncle lauding mud from a bay in Nakhon Si Thammarat, they created a spa business for him, complete with repackaged products and spa packages.

Celebs Say They Were Fooled by Fake Makeup Firm

BANGKOK — Four actresses accused of endorsing a cosmetics brand with bogus license numbers turned themselves in to police Thursday and said they weren’t aware of the forgery.

3 Burmese Arrested for Alleged Rape of US Tourist

CHIANG MAI — Three Burmese men were arrested Friday for the alleged rape of an American tourist in Chiang Mai’s Doi Saket district.

Another Nigerian ‘Romance Scammer’ Arrested in Bangkok

BANGKOK — A Nigerian man was arrested Friday for deceiving women into transferring him money as a part of a romance scam.

See Suave Singer Devendra Banhart Soothe Bangkok Auditorium

BANGKOK — For the first time, indie music promoter Have You Heard? will host an auditorium show, featuring a bearded singer-songwriter at the forefront of the freak-folk movement.

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