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Roads Claim Fewer Lives During Holidays

BANGKOK — There was an overall drop in traffic death rates over the long holiday season this year in comparison to last year, with drunk driving and speeding still the principal causes for accidents on Thailand’s roads.

Dusit Thani Bangkok Postpones Closure Until January 2019

BANGKOK — An iconic five-star hotel in Bangkok postponed its date of closure until next January. The Dusit Thani Bangkok will remain open until 2pm...

Lido Lost, But So Long Scala? Apex Silent on Theater Fate

BANGKOK — Two endangered theaters in the heart of the city have rumored dates with the wrecking ball this year, and their owner is silent on a denial by the university landowner it is to blame.

Craft Beer, BNK48 and Bitcoin: Top Thai Trends of 2017

Tonight we bid farewell to 2017's curiosities and crazes to cleanse our palates for those of next year. But first a look back at the ...

Update: Police Seek Trigger-Happy Sek Loso on Gun Charge

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — Police were seeking the arrest Saturday of rocker Sek Loso after he fired a handgun into the air at a temple.

Finding New Year’s Hope in Juntaland

What’s there to be hopeful, New Year or not? Isn’t the battle, if not the war, lost?

Prawit Files His Watch Response – And NACC Keeps it Secret

BANGKOK — The national anti-corruption agency said Friday that a top junta official has submitted his explanation for unusually expensive watches he didn’t disclose as legally required.

Zimbabwe Family at BKK to Be Put in Detention Center

SAMUT PRAKAN — Thai immigration authorities said Thursday they would move a Zimbabwean family stuck for months at Suvarnabhumi International Airport to a detention center in downtown Bangkok.
Prem Tinsulanonda, chairman of the king's Privy Council at left, receives a gift basket from junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha, who serves as prime minister.

‘Stick to Your Goals’ to Win Support, King’s Adviser Urges

BANGKOK — The chairman of the king’s advisory council showered the ruling junta Thursday with his praise and support.

Tak High Schoolers Dress Up as Hogwarts Students (Photos)

TAK — As a chill gripped the kingdom, a scrappy class of high school seniors turned their school near the Myanmar border into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on Thursday.

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