14 Photos From Thai News That Are So Last Week
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Chadchart, ThaiBev Scion and Central VP to Devise Nation’s Future
BANGKOK — A transportation official who the internet hailed as the world’s “toughest minister,” the heir to ThaiBev and a Central Group vice president...
Phuket Lifeguards Say Gov’t Withdrew Contract Offer
PHUKET — Lifeguards on Phuket said they definitely won’t be on patrol come Sunday as their offer of another year’s contract was withdrawn by the resort island’s administration.
Thai vs. Russian Beat Down to Headline ONE’s MMA Return
BANGKOK — Thailand’s biggest MMA star Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai will face off against Russian Rasule Yakhyaev in a title eliminator bout when ONE Championship returns to Bangkok for its second event this year.
Polish ATM Bomber Foiled by Love of Custard Buns: Police
BANGKOK — A Polish national accused of blowing up an ATM with a kitchen gas cannister was betrayed by his love for 7-Eleven bread snacks, police said Wednesday.
Suthachai Yimprasert, Teacher and Crusader for Liberty, 61
BANGKOK — A former student activist and guerrilla fighter turned academic who advocated his entire life for democracy died Wednesday morning at 61.
Thai Central Bank Labels Top Firms ‘Risky,’ Panic Ensues
BANGKOK — A declaration from the central bank describing five of the nation’s largest financial institutions as “risky” should not cause alarm, according to an investment banker and the leader of the ruling junta, who weighed in Tuesday to tell everyone to calm down.
Bangkok Named Top Travel Destination, Again
BANGKOK — Bangkok was named the world’s top tourist destination for a second year running by Mastercard on Tuesday.
Court Finds Yingluck Guilty, Hands Down 5-Year Sentence
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was convicted in absentia of malfeasance and sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday for corruption that...
Polish Man Blew Up Bangkok ATM With Cooking Gas Tank: Police
BANGKOK — A Polish man was accused of blowing up an ATM earlier this month in eastern Bangkok used a novel method to prize the cash from the machine, the national police chief said Wednesday.
