Free Entry to National Parks for Thais on ‘Family Day’
BANGKOK — All national parks throughout the country will waive admission for Thai citizens for one day during the Songkran festival.
Man Seeks Karmic Justice for Dead Dogs
CHONBURI — A 65-year-old Chonburi man paraded two dead dogs – poisoned, he said – around city center today to protest their deaths and call on karma to punish the perpetrator.
Ferry Captains Lose License for Racing to Phangan Island
SURAT THANI — Marine authorities yesterday suspended two ferry captains for engaging in a race on their way to Phangan island last weekend.
‘Baitoey RSiam’ Falls Off Renegade Buffalo
SUPHAN BURI — A romantic scene turned frightening for two actors – and amusing for the internet – when they became trapped atop a runaway buffalo yesterday while shooting a soap opera.
Hot, Hot, Hot: Prepare for 39C in Bangkok
BANGKOK — This Chakri Day, Bangkok will warmly welcome full-blown summer with a high temperature of 39C, according to the Meteorological Department.
Charity Run to Color Lumpini Park
BANGKOK — Lumpini Park will be awash with color for an annual charity run Saturday.
Panama Papers: Authorities Seek Names of 21 Thai Clients of Offshoring Company
By Teeranai Charuvastra and Todd Ruiz
BANGKOK — Authorities today said they are working to find out the identity of 21 Thai clients of a Panamanian law firm whose creation of offshore shell companies was exposed in a massive leak which has become known as the Panama Papers.
BANGKOK — Authorities today said they are working to find out the identity of 21 Thai clients of a Panamanian law firm whose creation of offshore shell companies was exposed in a massive leak which has become known as the Panama Papers.
Student Protesters Crash Speech of Head Charter Drafter
BANGKOK — A little chaos erupted this morning when three groups of activists separately interrupted a speech by the drafter-in-chief of the proposed constitution.
Tourists’ Big Catch Gets Yacht Banned from Similans
PHANG NGA — A tourist yacht has been banned from the pristine waters off Koh Similan for 30 days after its captain let a group of tourists to fish sea creatures without permission.
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.
