Court Rules Dads Can Take Baby Carmen Home
BANGKOK — A same-sex American-Spanish couple won a high-profile custody battle Tuesday against a surrogate mother in Thailand who gave birth to their child but then decided she wanted to keep the baby when she found out they were gay.
Thais Advised To Be Wary of 'Fake Cambodian Buddha'
SA KAEO — Reports of Thai pilgrims flocking to pay homage to a Cambodian man who claims to be a reincarnation of Lord Buddha has raised the alarm of Thai army officials and religious leaders.
Stray Dog Takes Up Job As Garbage Collector
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A stray dog in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima has impressed locals by regularly collecting garbage from a temple pond.
Activists File Nepotism Complaint Over Prayuth’s Nephew
BANGKOK — A group of activists today petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the brother of junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha for appointing his son to an officer position in the army, an action they said amounts to nepotism.
‘Transformers’ Gets a Great Savior in ‘Bumblebee’
The "Transformers" movie universe has lately been leaky and rusted out. It's become shorthand for bad blockbuster moviemaking – male-driven, mindless spectaculars with sophomoric humor....
Lost Dog Reunited With Owner in Nakorn Ratchasima
Mr. Puunt Nilnaowarat, a resident of Nakorn Rajasrima, said he has been reunited with his dog after a 2 week search which involved putting up gigantic banner in downtown seeking the dog's return and was reported by much of the nation′s press.
US Embassy Did Not Invite Thai Junta For July 4th Party: Official
BANGKOK — A spokesperson of the Thai military junta has confirmed that the US Embassy did not send any invitations to Thailand’s military regime for its annual Independence Day banquet yesterday.
Two Redshirts Punished By Martial Court For Defying Junta Summons
BANGKOK — Two Redshirt activists were sentenced to suspended jail terms in martial court today for not reporting to Thailand's military regime in the wake of the 22 May coup d'etat.
Soldiers Bust 18 'Fake Monks' In Suphanburi
SUPHANBURI — Twenty-eight Thai men have been arrested for posing as monks and temple assistants to collect donation money that they allegedly used for gambling, pornography, and narcotics.
‘La La Land,’ ‘Moonlight’ Top Golden Globes
"La La Land" steamrolled through a Jimmy Fallon-hosted Golden Globes that mixed the expected, Champagne-sipping Hollywood celebration with often-voiced concern over president-elect Donald Trump.
