Chemical Weapons Extract Python From Lopburi Family Truck (Video)
LOPBURI — A family temple outing took a slithery turn when they found a python waiting for them in their truck Friday morning.
Tour Palaces and Dress Up for Bangkok’s 236th Birthday
BANGKOK — Past kings will be honored, rare cultural gems trotted out and parades staged tomorrow when the capital turns 236.
Military Will Care for Devastated Conscript’s Sick Grandma: Junta
BANGKOK — A spokesman for the ruling junta said Thursday that the grandmother of a man whose despair at being conscripted by the army went viral would be looked after by the military while he serves for two years.
Thailand ‘Not Ready’ for Online Lottery Tickets: Official
BANGKOK — When the first amendments in 40 years come to the national lottery, they won’t immediately include online ticket sales, but open the door to big changes to how jackpots pay out.
Netizens Side With Farang YouTuber Wronged by Airport Taxi
BANGKOK — It’s an age-old tale: Boy lands at airport, boy meets taxi, taxi rips off boy.
Dance, Dig for Vinyl Saturday on Record Store Day
On Saturday, record stores worldwide will go all out for a day of meet and greets, as staff get to meet their customers, bands meet and perform for fans and – most importantly – limited edition vinyl, album re-issues and CDs are made for a day dedicated to old school music platforms.
Police Commanders Lose Jobs in ‘Deadliest’ Provinces
BUENG KAN — The Songkran road mortality blame game has claimed the jobs of the top cops in provinces which saw the most death during the long holiday.
Shark Attack! Hua Hin Beach Closed to Swimmers
HUA HIN — A usually quiet Hua Hin beach was closed to the public Thursday for several weeks after a man was bitten by a shark.
Thais Can Soon Visit Hainan Without Visas
BANGKOK — Thais are among 59 nationalities who soon won’t need visas to travel to China’s Hainan Island.
Songkran Death Toll Surges to 418
BANGKOK — Speeding edged out intoxication to claim the most lives during the “dangerous days” of Songkran this year, which ended after 418 people died on the roads over seven days, according to officials.
