Cannery Row Strike Wins Pay Promise for Workers
SAMUT SAKHON — A strike of more than 1,100 workers at a canned food factory southwest of Bangkok in Samut Sakhon province ended today with company executives agreeing to pay overtime and wages allegedly withheld from workers.
Pedal Furiously in Underground ‘Alleycat’ Race Through Bangkok’s Mean Streets
BANGKOK — As the high-end bicycle trend sweeps Thailand, more and more weekend warriors are pedaling the roads. The airport track has helped popularize cycling and national events such as Bike for Dad prove cycling has become mainstream.
Netizens’ Reactions Mixed to Facebook’s ‘Reactions’
BANGKOK — Notice something new on your screens today?
Red Cups and Hip-Hop Tonight at Badmotel
BANGKOK — Walk into a frat house at an American university on a Saturday morning and find every surface covered with red plastic cups, all half-full of stale beer.
BTS Skytrain Offers 2 Free Trips to Appease Commuters
BANGKOK — The BTS Skytrain will compensate commuters affected by crippled service on Wednesday, and even those not directly affected may exploit the offer.
White Temple to Charge Foreign Visitors
CHIANG RAI — A popular art temple in Chiang Rai province will start collecting entrance fees from foreign visitors later this year, its owner said.
Locals Pray for Second Miracle from Wrecked Plane
NAKHON PHANOM — The tapioca field where two pilots walked away from a plane crash Wednesday became today a source of divine fortune for some local residents.
Amnesty’s Rights Report Lacks Balance, Context: Govt
BANGKOK — The military government said today Amnesty International ignored Thailand’s political context in its harsh verdict on the human rights situation in the junta-ruled kingdom.
Math Teacher Under Investigation for Slapping Schoolgirls
PATHUM THANI — A 59-year-old math teacher faces disciplinary action after a video spread showing him smacking schoolgirls in front of the classroom.
Final Cool Spell to Visit Bangkok Before the Summer Burn
BANGKOK — A cool spell felt in Bangkok Wednesday night and Thursday morning will linger through the weekend.
