Thai Teachers Pose as Foreigners to Teach English
BANGKOK — Seeing him from a distance, young children call out their Singaporean teacher’s name before sprinting toward him, excited to practice speaking English.
Indonesian Massacre Double-Feature to Hit SF Cinema
BANGKOK — A perfect antidote to the too-sweet taste that comes in the middle of every February, two award-winning documentaries about the 1960s Indonesian genocide will screen in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Bangkok Chills While Rough Seas Batter Southern Thailand
BANGKOK — The capital city will enjoy a few days of cool weather this week while the southern coastal areas are battered by a strong monsoon.
Chinese Tourist Dies in Long-Tail Boat Accident
KRABI — A Chinese tourist drowned Sunday evening when the long-tail boat she was riding sank off the coast of Krabi province, police said.
Defamation Suit Hits Veteran BBC Correspondent for Reports on Fraud
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — One of the most well-known foreign correspondents in Thailand is facing a criminal complaint as a result of his reports in September about two Western expats allegedly defrauded of their investments.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — One of the most well-known foreign correspondents in Thailand is facing a criminal complaint as a result of his reports in September about two Western expats allegedly defrauded of their investments.
Charter Gets Broadcast Boost, But Criticism Will Not be Televised
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — The launch of twice daily three-minute TV and radio spots by the junta providing positive, one-sided information has prompted its critics to call for equal airtime for its opponents.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — The launch of twice daily three-minute TV and radio spots by the junta providing positive, one-sided information has prompted its critics to call for equal airtime for its opponents.
Fire Scene Cordoned off for Inspection
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Police have cordoned off the 10-story building which caught fire Friday in Bangkok’s Yannawa district to allow for an inspection by officials. The Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning will assess whether the building can still be used.
10 Other Surprisingly Absurd Thai Laws
As everyone but Pattaya police scratch their heads over why 32 elderly, Western retirees were taken into custody in a raid on their bridge...
Rescue Workers Search for Victims Trapped in Fire
BANGKOK — At least one person was killed and three injured this morning when fire engulfed the top floors of a 10-story building located downtown on Soi Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra 18.
Murder and Rape Reignites Death Penalty Campaign
BANGKOK — A horrific murder and rape in southern Thailand has sparked a campaign to prevent death sentences from being overturned for those convicted of deadly sexual assaults.
