Baby Lion Spooked Night Safari Elephant, Mahout Says
CHIANG MAI — Chiang Mai Night Safari blamed a lion cub today for spooking a 23-year-old elephant who charged the audience in an incident that left nine visitors injured.
A Thai Undertaker Film, “Sup Pa Rer,” Is Thrilling Before Halloween
It's rare for Thai films to gross up to 300 million baht ($8.26 million) in their second week of release.
"Sup Pa Rer" or The...
‘I Could Really Feel His Mercy’: Thais and Foreigners Receive Pope at Hospital (Photos)
BANGKOK — Pope Francis’ first public appearance in Thailand was met by about 5,000 Catholics from Thailand and other nations held up flags and clutched rosary beads, shouting in unison, “Viva il Papa Francisco!”
A Talk With Bangkok’s Dealer of Nazi Memorabilia
BANGKOK — As the United States and Europe witness ongoing destruction of historical statues no longer deemed politically correct, a Bangkok-based antiquarian is proudly selling historical objects that would trigger historicist puritans.
Thai Seaplane to Expand Business with Flights to Andaman in 2024
BANGKOK - Thailand's aviation industry will see significant changes in 2024 as the industry recovers globally. Seaplane service providers intend to expand their operations,...
Prayuth Assures Obama & Putin All's Well In Thailand
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military leader says he has assured US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin that "everything is fine" in junta-ruled Thailand, where he is "doing his best."
Students Arrested For Anti-Coup Salute During Junta Leader's Speech
BANGKOK — Five university students are being held in an army camp for flashing an anti-coup hand gesture while Prime Minister and junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha was giving a speech in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen this morning.
Be Moved by Gone-Too-Soon Amy Winehouse on Thonglor Rooftop
BANGKOK — See the rise, stumble and tragic fall jazz superstar Amy Winehouse in Oscar-winning “Amy” later this month atop a five-story coworking space in the Thonglor area.
BACC Director Says He Was Fired for Speaking Out Against City Hall
BANGKOK — The director of the city’s largest downtown art center said Tuesday that he was fired for standing up against city hall defunding...
Behind the Babes, Thai Pageant Fanatics Froth and Scream
BANGKOK — “Phuket! Phuket! Phuket!” the fans scream and “Phuket! Phuket! Phuket!” read the electric signs they wave as Miss Grand Phuket steps onto the stage in a glittering, transparent gown.
