Witnesses Accused of Lying to Clear Hit-and-Run Teacher’s Name
NAKHON PHANOM — Police on Monday said seven people face charges for their roles in trying to falsely clear the name of a teacher who claimed she was wrongfully jailed for a hit-and-run fatality.
Sold Into Opera Slavery to Become Master of Dying Art
It was 1974. Thailand’s civil rights movement was in full swing when Thatchai “Tong” Obtong was sold by his parents for 5,000 baht. He was 7.
Voranai: Tears of the Junta
Anyone who has ever lived through times of violence and civil strife should appreciate the benefits of having peace in the streets. But at what price?
Luk Thung Singer ‘Lumyai’ Invades, Divides Laos
BANGKOK — Lumyai is back and this time her golden hot pants and crop top have caused an international furor.
Pravit Rojanaphruk Receives Press Freedom Award
NEW YORK — Khaosod English senior staff reporter Pravit Rojanaphruk was presented a prestigious press award Wednesday by an American organization dedicated to the freedom of journalists worldwide.
Bright Lights, Big Mango: See Bangkok’s Neon Signs Shine On
BANGKOK — Cities are forever molting, shedding skins of concrete, glass and steel to make way for new growth.
Those who scurry across them regularly...
Undergrounding of Ratchada’s Hanging Cables Eyed by 2021
BANGKOK — Tangled masses of power cables above one of Bangkok’s major thoroughfares will be moved underground over the next several years, the state electricity authority announced Monday.
Mo Farah Encourages ‘Toon Bodyslam’ on Cross-Country Charity Run
LONDON — A British Olympic gold medallist sent his well-wishes to a Thai rockstar running a cross-country marathon to raise money for local hospitals Saturday afternoon.
Thanet Chimtoum, ‘90s Boyband Idol, 44
BANGKOK — A member of a ‘90s boy band died early Saturday morning onstage after suffering a heart attack during a concert.
Thais Turn 2013 Romanian Pop Song ‘Panama’ Into Dance Meme
BANGKOK — A horribly catchy 2013 Romanian pop song has become a dance meme among Thais, to the surprise and pleasure of the artist.
