14 Arrested in More Raids Targeting ‘Black People’
BANGKOK — Fourteen people were arrested Saturday evening as raids targeting a specific racial group continued across Bangkok.
Sweeps for people of African origin were...
Thousands Gather For Practice Cremation Procession (Photos)
BANGKOK — Clad in black, mourners gathered at 4am on Saturday in hope of witnessing the cremation procession at the Sanam Luang.
For a...
Jim Thompson Disappearance: Case Solved?
BANGKOK — A new documentary is set to stir fresh debate over one of Asia's most enduring mysteries: What happened to Jim Thompson, Thailand's...
Here Are the Foreign Dignitaries Coming to Royal Funeral
BANGKOK — Dozens of foreign dignitaries, royals and heads of state are due to attend King Rama IX’s cremation next week.
Traveling from more than...
Retro Report: Looking Back at Cremation of King Rama VIII (Photos)
BANGKOK — In six days, Thailand will witness the largest and most elaborate royal rites in over 60 years: the cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol.
DJ Whatdafrog to Represent Thailand at Red Bull 3Style World Championship
The MC announces his name and Whatdatfrog enters the booth to the cheers of his fans. The all-night practice sessions and years of battling have left the master Turntablist unfazed.
Graft Watchdogs Allege Gov’t Exploiting Climate of Mourning
BANGKOK — Transparency activist Srisuwan Janya follows a familiar routine: whenever the government does something questionable, the transparency advocate gets angry and files a complaint urging investigation. By one count, he’s done this more than 1,000 times.
After Floods, Veggie Prices Soar as Festival Begins
MAHA SARAKHAM — Want kale for your jae fix? It’s gonna cost 40 baht extra per kilogram.
Television Ordered to Restore Full Color
BANGKOK — A week before the cremation of King Bhumibol, the national broadcasting regulator told television stations Thursday to stop stripping the color from...
Finished: Royal Crematorium 100% Complete (Photos)
BANGKOK — The final scaffolding has been removed, and these photos just came in of the completely finished funerary complex for the cremation of King Bhumibol one week from now in Bangkok's Sanam Luang.
