Flower Market ‘Cleanup’ Conflict Continues
BANGKOK — The campaign to clean up and reclaim public space from Pak Khlong Talad, Bangkok’s iconic flower market, is still not settled four months after it began.
Viral Video Leads Police to Alleged Ringleader of Minor Sex Ring
BURIRAM — A video shared on social media as a "cat fight" between teen girls led to the arrest of a 21-year-old woman suspected of running an underage prostitution ring, police said Monday.
Train Smashes into Koh Samet-Bound Bus, 3 Dead
BANGKOK — A train smashed into a double-decker bus carrying tourists at an uncontrolled railway crossing west of Bangkok on Sunday, with reports that three people were killed and more than two dozen injured.
‘Vote No’ Campaigners Stopped by Pattaya Police
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
PATTAYA — Activist Anurak Jeantawanich claims police stopped him from campaigning against the junta-sponsored draft charter around 2pm this afternoon in Pattaya after he and his three colleagues managed to engage in the activity for half an hour.
Senior Staff Writer
PATTAYA — Activist Anurak Jeantawanich claims police stopped him from campaigning against the junta-sponsored draft charter around 2pm this afternoon in Pattaya after he and his three colleagues managed to engage in the activity for half an hour.
Giant Whale Killed by Boat Pulled Ashore in Prachuap Khiri Khan
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — A huge whale from a threatened species was killed in a boat collision and found Friday morning off Koh Phang beach in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Ride Khlong Phasi Charoen Free This Month on 6 New Boats
BANGKOK — Six new boats were launched today offering free service this month along Khlong Phasi Charoen in western Bangkok.
Draft Constitution Fixed With This One Weird Trick
By Konachnan Rightsamuth
BANGKOK — Days after the usual naysayers criticized the final version of what would be the nation’s 20th semi-permanent legal framework, the Constitution Drafting Committee announced today it has solved all outstanding issues and concerns with one weird trick.
BANGKOK — Days after the usual naysayers criticized the final version of what would be the nation’s 20th semi-permanent legal framework, the Constitution Drafting Committee announced today it has solved all outstanding issues and concerns with one weird trick.
Tourists to Be Issued ‘Balcony Bounce Suits’
By Mike Yawn
PATTAYA — To stamp out any perception Thailand is unsafe for tourists and promote the nation among the coveted “Super Premium A-Grade” class of quality travelers, the military government today announced a crackdown on balcony-related deaths.
PATTAYA — To stamp out any perception Thailand is unsafe for tourists and promote the nation among the coveted “Super Premium A-Grade” class of quality travelers, the military government today announced a crackdown on balcony-related deaths.
Just Throw Rice, Junta Orders This Dry Songkran
By Terome Jailor
BANGKOK — The junta today placed a ban on all water throwing in the upcoming Songkran festival, citing the ongoing drought situation.
BANGKOK — The junta today placed a ban on all water throwing in the upcoming Songkran festival, citing the ongoing drought situation.
Prayuth to Croon at Charity Concert
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha is due to serenade the audience at a charity concert later this month, the junta announced today.