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Hotel Threatens to Sue After Nightmarish Quarantine Review Goes Viral

PATTAYA — His journey began like any other traveler who arrived in Thailand amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dunyawit Phadungsaeng landed at Suvarnabhumi, got on the bus headed to a quarantine hotel, and probably felt even a little excitement.

New Info Act Will be Faster. But Will it Shine More Light?

BANGKOK — It took four months before Khaosod English got the names of those who went on a controversial, Defense Ministry tour to Hawaii,...
Sirachai Arunrugstichai with a photo of a dugong decapitated for an autopsy.

6 Times in 2019 Thais and Expats Stood Up for the Environment

Here are six moments in 2019 when Thais, or those residing in Thailand, stepped up for Mother Earth as the world’s eyes are on Thailand for being more green.

Turtley Crowded: Temple Promises More Space for Reptile Residents (Photos)

PATHUM THANI — A temple housing more than 200 turtles in an overcrowded pond said Tuesday it would soon complete construction of a second pond after being criticized online and visited by fishery officials.

Thailand’s Opposition Wins Big Election Victory, Challenging Army-backed Conservative Establishment

By GRANT PECK Associated Press —  Thailand’s main opposition parties easily bested other contenders with virtually all the votes counted from Sunday’s general election,...

13 Wild Boars Paid Tribute to “Dom” After His Sudden Death

Duangpetch "Dom" Promthep, one of the 13 'Wild Boars" rescued from Tham Luang Cave in Chiang Rai province back in 2018, has died in...

Waters Rose, Turning Hour-Long Cave Trip Into 18-Day Ordeal

CHIANG RAI — The boys meant to explore the cave for just an hour, a casual jaunt to relax after soccer practice, but the...

More Indie Imports Coming to Renovated Live RCA

BANGKOK — Months after it debuted a live indie series including the folk-tastic Iron & Wine and Thai funk-inspired Texan trio Khruangbin, the Bangkok Art and Music Month is bringing more of the same in the few next weeks.

Student Who Filmed Sim Sex at Kolour Party Charged

PATTAYA — A university student faces up to five years in prison for filming revelers grinding against each other in a simulated sex act at a pool party.

Whistleblower Wants Justice For Felled Tree in Chatuchak

BANGKOK — A transparency activist filed a complaint Tuesday against city officials for cutting down a 50-year-old tree partly on public property. Srisuwan Janya went...

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