Historic Shrine Faces Eviction by Chulalongkorn University
BANGKOK — A shrine built by the Thai-Chinese immigrants is facing a demolition at the order of Chulalongkorn University to make way for new buildings.
Google Celebrates Thailand’s 1st Woman Doctor
BANGKOK — Thailand’s first female doctor was born 122 years ago today, and her legacy is celebrated by a Google Doodle unique to the kingdom.
After Release of Thai Song, Pink Martini Eyes Thailand Concert
PORTLAND, Ore. — From her records-filled home, China Forbes belted out the Thai version of “Amado Mio” via Zoom call.
Thailand Embraces an Empty Visakha Bucha This Year (Photos)
BANGKOK — Visakha Bucha, one of the most important religious holidays for Thai Buddists, is more quiet than usual in Thailand this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
No Customers, But This Second-Hand Bookstore Keeps Its Doors Open
BANGKOK — Most of the bars, shops, and guesthouses that make up the popular backpacker area around Khaosan Road have been shut for weeks now due to the coronavirus, but a famed English-language bookstore remains open without fail.
‘Pink Martini’ Releases First Thai Song
BANGKOK — One of the world’s most renowned multi-genre, multilingual music bands released their first Thai song on Saturday.
What is a Taiwanese? Photog Offers Answers Through Pictures
BANGKOK — An online spat between Thai and Chinese netizens – sparked by anger over a Thai celeb’s comments that appear to support Taiwanese independence – inadvertently put the island on a lot of minds in Thailand this week.
Classic Thai Films Available on YouTube for Quarantine Watching
BANGKOK — A host of films deemed to be “historically and culturally significant” are now available to view for free on YouTube.
Why I Sing in English: An Interview With Violette Wautier
BANGKOK — Singing English language songs, Violette “V” Wautier seems to have hit her stride and found both her niche – and voice.
Gov’t Denies Trading Prehistoric Cave Paintings for Mines
BANGKOK — The Department of Fine Arts on Friday denied the allegation that it had given up prehistoric cave paintings for a commercial mining operation.
