See World Economic History Through the Medium of Dance
BANGKOK — In a first for Southeast Asia, renowned writer Pascal Rambert’s acclaimed play that entwines everyday life with economics, “Kin-Yoo-Kue” will be staged in Bangkok for three days this week.
Taxi Driver Loses His License for 3 Months for Road Rage Attack (Video)
BANGKOK — A taxi driver who kicked and jumped on foreigner's car before appearing to attempt to run him over in a viral video...
Short of an Armistice, Justice Minister Concedes Defeat in ‘War on Drugs’
BANGKOK — When a government official declared drugs the winner in the “War on Drugs” Thursday, it sounded like something from the satirical pages of The Onion.
‘Freelance’ Director Brings Visual Craft to Gallery Space on Saturday
BANGKOK — The gallery is the cinema house for celebrated filmmaker Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit's next project tomorrow.
Junta Chief Restores Free Education Removed by Draft Charter
BANGKOK — The leader of the ruling junta exercised his absolute power Wednesday to reestablish government support for 15 years of public education that was written out of the draft charter prepared by his appointees.
Three Weeks On, Patience Thin For Parents of Dead Schoolgirls
CHIANG RAI — More than three weeks have passed since a fire killed 17 girls at a boarding school for impoverished hilltribe children, and police have yet to file a charge against anyone over the incident.
Vigil Held For Orlando Shooting Victims, LGBT Victims of Violence (Photos)
BANGKOK — Nattawut Kongsawat visited Orlando, Florida, some years ago and perceived the Sunshine State as a genuinely LGBT-friendly place. On Sunday night, he learned about the massacre inside a gay club there when his friends names started showing up via Facebook’s safety-check feature.
Remnants of Ancient Underground City Discovered Beneath Angkor Wat
LONDON — An Australian archaeologist says he and colleagues have found evidence of previously undiscovered medieval urban and agricultural networks surrounding the ancient city of Angkor Wat.
New Ministry-Approved Dress for Mrs. Thailand Revealed
BANGKOK — Mrs. Thailand’s new-and-approved national costume was revealed Monday.
Pilot, Trainee Suspended as Crashing ‘Joke’ Lands Hard on Two Budget Airlines
BANGKOK — Low-cost carrier Nok Air has suspended one of its pilots over a conversation which the idea was raised of crashing a jet carrying former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, while Thai AirAsia has acknowledged one of its trainees was also involved.
