‘Extreme’ ‘90s Rock to Drop ‘More Than Words’ in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Best known for their evergreen ballad “More Than Words,” popular jam “Play With Me” and fast, squealing guitarwork, American rock band Extreme is coming to Bangkok in June.
Sex Instructors Teasing Trump-Russia Evidence Shift Blame to US
PATTAYA — The Belarusian escort promising to spill secrets about the election of Donald Trump following her arrest in Thailand appeared tired and in low spirits as she walked into the Pattaya Provincial Court on Tuesday for her first court appearance.
Russian ‘Sex Guru,’ Followers Blame US for Continued Detention
PATTAYA — A Russian sex guru and his followers, one of whom claims to have evidence of Moscow's interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, were acquitted Tuesday of violating labor laws in Thailand but still face other charges that could land them in prison for more than 10 years.
Russian ‘Sex Guru,’ and Followers Make Thai Court Appearance
PATTAYA — A Russian sex guru and his followers, one of whom claims to have evidence of Moscow's interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, were acquitted by a court in Thailand on Tuesday on charges of violating labor laws but still face more serious charges which could land them in prison for more than 10 years.
Laws Can’t Solve Road Deaths: Interior Minister
BANGKOK — Interior Minister Gen. Anupong Paochinda on Tuesday denied that this year’s apparent rise in road fatalities during Songkran were caused by a lack of police diligence at traffic checkpoints.
True Scrambles to Win Back Confidence After Data Lapse
BANGKOK — A telecom conglomerate Tuesday sought to play down the impact of a security breach that exposed more than 11,000 customers identity documents online, as regulators pushed for compensation.
Young Rebel Plants Rainbow Flag on Pro-Democracy Stage
BANGKOK — After finishing morning classes, the elfin Thammasat University student strolls over to people-watch on Khaosan Road. Chatting about politics and literature and activism, he blurts out that each of the three times he’s watched “Les Miserables,” he cried.
Politico’s Daughter Arrested Packing Grenades For Songkran
AMNAT CHAROEN — A former politician’s daughter was arrested Monday for carrying two hand grenades in her bag to play Songkran.
Course Correction: Which Way Will Bangkok’s Future Flow?
BANGKOK — Despite blazing heat, crowds poured onto a centuries-old Chinese trading pier to admire sand pagodas and pay respect to their elders with a splash of scented water before continuing on to enjoy its vintage, riverside Sino-Thai architecture.
Chao Phraya Boardwalk Plan Dead in the Water: Architects
BANGKOK — Opponents of a plan to pour concrete boardwalks along both sides of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok were celebrating a tentative win upon news the government had dropped the project.
