Here’s Why Fewer Will Die on Thai Roads if Vans Replaced
BANGKOK — When the New Year’s holiday ended in tragedy for the families of 25 people killed in a flaming wreck in Chonburi, the...
No Really, There Will Be Elections This Year, Prawit Says
BANGKOK — Despite the assertions of two junta-appointed lawmakers, general elections will be held this year as promised by the regime, deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan said Thursday.
Thai Football Fined 1M Baht Over Fiery Hooliganism
BANGKOK — The Thai Football Association was fined USD$30,000 (1 million baht) Thursday as punishment for failing to prevent hooligans from burning flares last month at at Rajamangala Stadium.
Absurd News Parody Brings Smiles to Flood-Ravaged South (Photos)
NARATHIWAT— As floods deluge Southern Thailand, devastate communities and drowned at least one man, some soggy smiles were found in the antics of an amateur news report skewering disaster-porn journalism.
Unsurprised (but Annoyed) Politicians, Activists Blame Junta for Elections Delay
BANGKOK — Politicians and activists have denounced any deferment of general elections and warned of a backlash if it happens.
Chonburi Wreck: Van Driver Was Sober but Sleepy
CHONBURI — High speed and fatigue were blamed Wednesday for the fatal crash in Chonburi which killed 25 people.
Yingluck Angry About Being Followed While on Vacation
MAE HONG SON — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra voiced her displeasure Tuesday for allegedly being followed by plainclothes police while on vacation.
Prayuth Releases Romantic, Metaphor-Heavy Ballad
BANGKOK— General Prayuth Chan-ocha released on Wednesday his new single, “Bridge,” filled with metaphors of romantic reconciliation and refrains from his older tunes.
Screaming Panic as Fire Rains Down on Koh Phangan ‘Full Moon’ NYE Party (Video)
SURAT THANI — An unknown number of tourists suffered burns and injuries when a pyrotechnic meltdown prompted panic New Year’s Eve on Koh Phangan.
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1 Arrested in New Year’s Morning Pub Slaying
BANGKOK— Police on Monday arrested one of two suspects wanted in connection with a Bangkok pub shooting that left one dead and six injured in the first hours of the year.
