Nation Mourns Piggy Bank, Takes Hard Look At Self
BANGKOK — There was an outpouring of sadness overnight for Piggy Bank, the green sea turtle who died Tuesday of complications stemming from an operation to remove almost 1,000 coins from her gut.
Hear Historical Siam Made Musical for Thailand Philharmonic
NAKHON PATHOM — A Chinese conductor will lead the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in debut compositions recalling Thailand’s past kingdoms of Ayutthaya and Thonburi this weekend.
Come as You Are to Kurt Cobain Tribute Concerts in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Most everyone over 30 can remember where they were April 5, 1994, when they heard about the suicide of Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain.
Piggy Bank, Giant Sea Turtle Who Ate Too Many Coins, 25
BANGKOK — A 25-year-old sea turtle who had five kilograms of coins surgically from her stomach died this morning of complications stemming from the procedure, her veterinarian team announced Tuesday afternoon.
Donations to Save Elephant Foundation Land in Vendor’s PromptPay Account
CHONBURI — Wanwimol Sai-samorn said she could not sleep Thursday night due to more than 30 phone calls she received asking to talk to...
Chinese Family Struggles Reflected in Old Shophouse Performance
BANGKOK — When the head of the family disappears, the whole family struggles to move on. Their journey is reflected in “Cheng Meng,” a performance to be shown this month under Chinese vibe at a Chinatown art venue.
Hip-Hop and Kwaito From the Rainbow Nation’s Nonku Phiri This Sunday
South African artists such as Die Antwoord, DJ Mujava and Okmalumkoolkat have put their own twist on modern dance music from house to hip-hop. Less known abroad is Kwaito, a music from the townships that uses African sounds and samples to make music with a house sound.
Two Men Investigated for Possible Trafficking of 27 Burmese Muslims
NARATHIWAT — A man and his son were arrested early Friday morning for attempting to facilitate the smuggling of 27 Burmese Muslims to Malaysia.
Close Call! Man Escapes Toilet Cobra Ambush Unscathed
NONG KHAI — A Nong Khai man’s nethers narrowly escaped a close encounter with a cobra Wednesday night in his bathroom in northeastern Thailand.
Dead Siamese Piglet Twins Set Lottery Fever Ablaze
UTTARADIT — Deceased conjoined piglets at a pig farm in northern Thailand drew the attention of devout lottery hopefuls Thursday in the run-up to the bimonthly lottery results.
