China to Start Construction on Reclaimed Land in South China Sea
BEIJING (DPA) — China's land reclamation in the South China Sea will "be completed in the upcoming days," the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, as the project has increased tensions in disputed areas.
Reporters Tour Controversial Military Prison Where 2 Died
BANGKOK — Reporters were allowed yesterday to visit a temporary prison at a Bangkok army base where two suspects accused of defaming the monarchy have died since Oct. 23.
Frederique Constant Unveils the 2024 New Watch Collection Line With Masterpieces
Frederique Constant Presents Exclusive Preview of Timeless MasterpiecesUnveiling the new watch collection for 2024 for the first time
Frederique Constant, a Swiss watch brand, held...
At ‘Sorndaeng,’ Food Still Star-Studded Even Without Music
BANGKOK — Waiters in pressed white formal jackets set down plates of crispy prawn tartlets while the stately Democracy Monument dominates the windows – but the air is silent, without the usual crooning of oldies melodies.
Global Tourism Revenue To Total 5.8 Trillion USD This Year, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Level
Report from the latest World Tourism Cities Federation summit is upbeat about global tourism growth this year, forecasting revenue to reach 139.6 percent
Utah Cat With a Fondness for Cardboard Takes Surprise Trip to California in an...
Galena, a 6-year-old house cat from Utah, likes hiding and playing with cardboard. Earlier this month, the combination of the two made for a stressful trip in an Amazon
Student Couples Under 25 Cannot Share Same Dorms, Thai Govt Rules
BANGKOK - The conservative military government of Thailand has approved a law that would bar university students of different sexes from sharing the same dorm rooms, unless they are older than 25.
Bangkok Hosts 7 Days of Free Concerts, Cultural Shows
BANGKOK — A series of free concerts and traditional performances to honor His Majesty the King’s coronation will begin tonight in Bangkok’s historic quarters.
10-Year-Old Girl Cares for Critically Ill Mother
BURIRAM – Donations have started to trickle into the bank account of a 10-year-old girl after it emerged that she has become the sole caretaker of her mother, who was diagnosed with the final stages of colon cancer.
Thai Airline Apologizes for Insulting Phuket Heroines
PHUKET - A Thai airline has apologized for misspelling the names of two historical figures in its in-flight magazine, which was deemed offensive by some residents of Phuket province.
