Fort Community Bids Emotional Farewell to Century-Old Homes (Photos)
BANGKOK — Nikorn Chadchaeng’s family had been living behind the wall of Mahakan fort for over 200 years. Today, before leaving forever, he gazed at the ruins of his family home.
Experts Cast Doubt on Thailand’s Offer to Host Trump – Kim Summit
BANGKOK — After watching on the sideline for decades, Thailand earlier this week offered to play a gigantic role that no country ever achieved so far: hosting a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Police Raid Massage Parlors to Look for Drugs (Photos)
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday night searched brothels in a drug raid and came back empty-handed.
Police Summon Celebs for Endorsing Unapproved Cosmetics
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday summoned a number of celebrities for questioning after they endorsed a substandard skincare brand unapproved by regulators, days after dozens of its factories were raided.
Thailand Says it’s Willing to Host Trump-Kim Summit
BANGKOK — Thailand is willing and able to host a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but no plans have been made to do so, the country's foreign minister said Tuesday.
Bangkok Quickies: Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
BANGKOK — Smash a pinata, bottom up a margarita and pull out your Latin side to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Bangkok Reminisces, Bids Fond Farewell to Lido Cinema
BANGKOK — On April 4, 1979, Santi walked into Lido to watch Chuck Norris action vehicle “Good Guys Wear Black.” He graded the movie a C. Two years later, at the same cinema, “Star Wars” got a B and “Grease” an A.
Bangkok Bartenders Forage Forest to Serve Sunday Cocktails
BANGKOK — During the Songkran holiday, three bartenders joined an 800-kilometer journey north to Chiang Rai to find new ingredients for their special drinks.
Peak Pineapple: Fruity Hawaiian Shirts Conquer Thailand
BANGKOK — A spike of citrus has infused fashion. From BTS to mall, beach and street – one familiar fruit has blotted out all others: the pineapple.
The Secret Suffering of Toxic Thai Med Schools
BANGKOK — He was an aspiring doctor in his early 20s on track to graduate from one of the nation’s most renowned medical schools. People said he was excelling both socially and academically. Then, late last month, he took his own life.
