Prosecutors to Indict ‘Pai Dao Din’ Over BBC Thai Article
BANGKOK — Prosecutors will recommend that activist Jatupat “Pai” Boonpattararaksaup be tried for lese majeste law and violating the Computer Crime Act, an activist involved in his defense said Thursday.
X-Ray Tech Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Patient
BANGKOK — A technician was fired from his job and behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of molesting a patient in a hospital X-Ray room.
Chula Students Want #ChulassicPark-Era Uniform Rule to Go Extinct
BANGKOK — Chulalongkorn University engineering students hit back Wednesday against a rule that uniforms must be worn at all times, even outside the classroom, at the peril of their academic standing.
Voice TV’s ‘Daily Dose’ Ordered Off Air for Discussion of Courts & Military
BANGKOK — A news director at Voice TV said Wednesday it is discussing how to “tone down” a popular news analysis program after broadcast regulators ordered it suspended for seven days.
Thousands Sick, Schools Closed as Flu Epidemic Hits Thailand
BANGKOK — If you’re reading this between tissues and sneezes, you’re not alone.
‘Wu Tang Clan’ Show Postponed Indefinitely
BANGKOK — Call it a long shot, but a cryptic tease for an upcoming concert got the internet humming Tuesday at the possibility a legendary New York hip-hop band could be coming to Thailand this May.
Thai Said to be Among Suspected ISIS Militants Arrested in Malaysia
BANGKOK — Six people arrested by Malaysian authorities near the Thai-Malaysian border on suspicion of belonging to the Islamic State terror group included a Thai national, the Thai army chief announced Tuesday.
Fix, Don’t Kill BRT Bus Service, Commuters Plead
BANGKOK — In sandals and socks, Kamhaeng Lhorketsuwan, and his front backpack-wearing wife Nantana Lhorketsuwan, swiped their free senior passes to enter BRT Thanon Chan on Tuesday morning for a swift ride over to Sathon Road, where they would transfer to the BTS Skytrain.
Live Muay Thai Fighting Show ‘Ong Bak’ Kicks Off Friday
BANGKOK — The 2003 action flick that put Tony Jaa on the map and gave Muay Thai a boost worldwide will come kicking to life on stage starting Friday.
Why You Will Probably Pay Less Income Tax This Year
BANGKOK — Those who earn less than 26,000 baht per month will not be required to pay personal income taxes under new tax code launched for 2017.