Activists, Reporter Won’t Seek Release on Bail: Lawyer
BANGKOK — A human rights lawyer said four activists and a reporter arrested on suspicion of intending to violate a recent law which criminalized public criticism of the junta-backed charter will not seek bail and instead demand their release Monday.
Portugal Stuns France to Lift 1st Cup Despite Ronaldo Injury
SAINT-DENIS, France — Portugal's players crowded around Cristiano Ronaldo as he sat on the turf, but their tearful captain couldn't withstand the pain of his injury any longer.
Suspected Italian-Thai Workers Camp Arsonist Arrested
BANGKOK — A suspect was arrested Thursday evening in connection with the recent fire at a construction workers camp near Don Mueang Airport.
Socialite Accused of Flaunting Royal Title Goes to Jail
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Thursday ordered a businesswoman to be imprisoned for 12 days as she awaits trial on several grave offenses, including, most notably, insulting the monarchy.
Pokemon Invade Streets of Bangkok, Running Battles Ensue
BANGKOK — Snorlax was found napping in Lat Phrao. Charmander was captured at Chit Lom. Over on Silom Road, some Pokemon trainers dedicated their Wednesday lunch break to capture a Bulbasaur, in hopes to one day catch’em all.
Deathride: Tour Bangkok’s Cemeteries on Two Wheels
BANGKOK — Spend Sunday morning (a time the traffic won’t leave you mourning) with a very different kind of activity exploring another side of...
Magic Cloth to Guard ‘Virtuous Spending’ of Public Funds
BANGKOK — Just when Thais were losing hope of knocking out corruption, the kingdom’s highest budget auditor has came up with a novel solution.
A World of Dance, Music for 40 Days And Nights in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Canadian jazz musicians, Russian ballet dancers, Chinese acrobats and more performers from around the globe will converge in Bangkok for the International Festival of Dance & Music.
Oil Turns White Boats to Brown in Rio Olympic Sailing Venue
A new pollution problem has surfaced in Guanabara Bay, the venue for sailing in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Vanishing Bangkok: What is the Capital Being Remade Into, And For Whom?
BANGKOK — From the labyrinth of toys that was Saphan Lek to the once-blooming sidewalks of the Pak Khlong Talad flower market, – and on and on across the capital, some of the best examples of Bangkok’s vibrant street life are being swept away.
