Govt Says Elections on Course, Politico Cries ‘Farce’
BANGKOK — General elections should take place by the end of 2018, a spokesman for those who wrote the new constitution said Friday.
Speaking at...
Soldiers Remove Artworks From Bangkok Gallery
BANGKOK — Soldiers visited two art galleries in downtown Bangkok Thursday and ordered one to remove three photographs from an exhibition without citing any reason.
Cult of Pancakes: IHOP Opens at Siam Paragon
BANGKOK — An American pancake chain opened its first branch in Thailand on Friday at Siam Paragon mall.
Chiang Mai Barista’s Fancy Foam Art Named World’s Best
BANGKOK — A Chiang Mai barista brought woodland critters to life in fancy foam to claim victory Thursday as the world’s best latte artist.
Junta Exempts Chinese from Thai Law to Build Railway
BANGKOK — The junta chief issued an order using his absolute power Thursday night to remove all legal obstacles preventing China from taking charge of every step in the construction of the high-speed railway project.
Photo Phriday: Hot Days, Hot Nights, Hot Pants
Here’s how Thailand looked this past week, as the Prime Minister got occupied with a teen luk thung singer’s dance moves and the rain gave us a bit of a break.
Legislature Looks to Legitimize ‘No-Show’ Lawmakers
BANGKOK — The junta-appointed legislature proposed removing regulations Friday which require lawmakers to attend sessions at the risk of losing their jobs.
The move came...
LumyaiGate: Teen’s Golden Hot Pants Overheat Culture Wars
BANGKOK — After the prime minister became preoccupied with a teen luk thung singer’s sexuality and apparently dispatched police to cover her up and count her hip thrusts, Lumyai Hai Thongkam has become an icon of the national cultural wars.
Explore Art-Packed Hotel (And Meet a Robot)
BANGKOK — Art on a bed, on a toilet or just hanging here and there throughout five floors of a Thong Lor hotel will be discoverable next week. Not to mention a robot.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Booze at Bangkok Malls
BANGKOK — A man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of baht of premium alcohol and an expensive watch was arrested Wednesday after allegedly attempting to shoplift luxury items at a mall.
