Thailand’s All About its Elephants Today (Photos)
BANGKOK — Thais across the nation raised their trunks in salute to the national animal Monday.
Boxer Arrested for Snatching Fake Bling From Bangkok Monk’s Pig
BANGKOK — A former boxer fallen on hard times was arrested for allegedly snatching what he thought was a gold necklace from a pig walking with a monk Monday morning in a Bangkok market.
It’s Innovate or Die for Thailand’s ‘Demon’ Dance Master
Pichet Klunchun has won over some of those who condemned him for 'spoiling' traditional dance, and now he wants to change how audiences think.
DSI Declares End to Dhammakaya Search
PATHUM THANI — The Department of Special Investigation now believes the fugitive leader of Wat Dhammakaya has fled his temple and will soon lift its blockade, a spokesman for the said Saturday.
Great-Grandson of Last Burmese King Wants Thai Soap Canceled
BANGKOK — A direct descendant of Burma’s last king on Friday said he is offended by a Thai soap opera’s unflattering depiction of his great-grandfather’s court and called for it to be pulled from the air.
Junta Backs Off From VAT Hike, Blames Fake News
BANGKOK — Public outrage over a proposed increase to the value-added tax, or VAT, led to the military government shelving the idea and blaming the media Friday for spreading fake news.
DSI Suspects Dhammajayo Hiding in Newly Fortified Hospital
PATHUM THANI — Just north of the sprawling Wat Dhammakaya complex is an unfinished hospital called Boonraksa. Soldiers tried to search it weeks ago, but were pushed back by a crowd of monks and the faithful.
ISOC Drops Defamation Suit Over Torture Report, Raising New Concerns
BANGKOK — A criminal defamation case brought by the military against three human rights defenders will be dropped, a source within the government counterinsurgency agency said Tuesday.
Chula Vets Divest Turtle’s Stomach of 915 Coins (Photos)
BANGKOK — Nearly 1,000 coins were removed from an ailing green sea turtle, who survived four hours of surgery Monday to have them removed from her digestive tract.
Indie Film on Massacre Wins Top Honors at Thai Film Awards
BANGKOK — An indie film related to the 1976 massacre at Thammasat University won three top awards Sunday night at the film industry’s annual awards show, with a fair share of the honors going to mass-market movies.
