Man Raises Awareness About HIV in Journey to 'Bike for Mom' Event
RACHABURI — A 52-year-old man is raising awareness about HIV/AIDS in Thailand by driving his motorized tricycle from Rachaburi province to Bangkok for the government’s “Bike for Mom” cycling event in August.
Suthep Stresses 'Reforms Before Elections,' Unveils Plans for New Foundation
BANGKOK – The former leader of the anti-government protests that preceded the May 2014 coup reiterated his movement’s rallying cry yesterday, insisting that national reforms be completed before a new election is held, "no matter how long it takes."
Armed With Spray Paint, Parents Get Officials to Do Their Job
SURAT THANI — After months of filing fruitless petitions, parents of high school students in southern Thailand shamed officials into painting a crosswalk in front of the school in a single day - by spray-painting their own mock zebra crossing.
Prayuth: Stop Blaming America for TIP Report
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha has asked Thais to stop blaming the United States government for awarding Thailand with a low ranking in its annual report on human trafficking around the globe.
Thieves to Return 150,000 Baht to Temple, Abbot Says
SONGKHLA — Two men who stole 150,000 baht from a Buddhist temple in southern Thailand have reportedly repented their action and plan to return the money, the temple’s abbot said.
Army Chief Asks Suthep to Stay 'In Line' With Junta's Politics Ban
BANGKOK — Thailand's army chief said former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is free to pursue personal projects following his recent departure from monkhood, as long as he stays in line with the junta's ban on political activities.
Homemade Rockets 'Narrowly Miss' Military Plane
BANGKOK — A military commander has instructed residents in rural Thailand to seek permission before launching homemade rockets after a military airplane was reportedly almost hit by three rockets yesterday.
Former Protest Leader Leaves Monkhood, Rules Out Return to Politics
BANGKOK — The former leader of the conservative protest movement that brought about the 2014 coup d'etat left the monkhood today after spending a year at a monastery in southern Thailand.
Motorcycle Injures 3 Near Memorial Service for Motorcycle Crash Victim
PATHUM THANI — Three people were injured in a motorcycle accident that took place across the street from where a religious service was being held for a pedestrian who was killed on the same crosswalk two weeks ago.
Asians Mystified by Westerners' Naked Rites at Sacred Sites
BANGKOK (DPA) — Many exports of Western civilization have been well received in Asia: indoor-plumbing, the internet and the HBO series Game of Thrones to name just a few.
