Health Minister: ‘Dirty’ Europeans Pose Virus Risks to Thailand
BANGKOK — A Twitter account reportedly operated by Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul doubled down on his discriminatory remark on Western tourists, saying that they are “dirty” and more likely to spread coronavirus than Asians.
Tropical Storm Pabuk to Cleave Thai South From Stem to Stern
BANGKOK — Disaster officials were holding emergency meetings Wednesday to prepare for a newly upgraded tropical storm that is bearing down on the south of Thailand.
Rama X Names First Royal Consort in Almost a Century
BANGKOK — King Rama X has bestowed a major-general the title of Royal Noble Consort, the first instance of the title being handed down...
King Says Princess ‘Cannot’ Run for Office
BANGKOK — His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn issued a strongly worded rebuke to his sister’s bid to become prime minister late Friday night.
‘Tiger Temple’ to Reopen as Tiger Zoo
KANCHANABURI — Thailand's most infamous tiger petting zoo may not have used up its nine lives when it was raided and shut down following gruesome discoveries two years ago.
Disabled Dog Saves Infant Buried by Mother
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Residents are hailing a local dog as a hero after he sniffed out an infant buried and left to die by...
Thai Law: Case Closed on Airbnb. Here’s Why it Won’t Matter.
The law is now clear: Airbnb is illegal. Read why that is unlikely to halt its growth.
How to Donate, Recycle, Get Rid of Stuff in Bangkok
Here’s how to donate, recycle, sell and even swap all those unwanted clothes, books, e-waste, household items and cosmetics in Bangkok, with some ideas for helping others at the same time.
Thai Law: Foreigners and the Medical Marijuana Law, Explained
What's known about the law so far, including how foreigners can and can't get involved.
New Rights For Renters in Thailand to ‘Shock’ Landlords
BANGKOK — New protections for tenants will soon come into effect that include limits on what landlords can charge and a way out of long-term leases.