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Buddhist Group Protests 'Offensive' German Buddha Statue

BANGKOK - Buddhist activists rallied in front of the German Embassy in Bangkok today to voice their opposition to art installation in the German city of Munich which involved Buddha statue lying on his back.

Directors Crowdfund for Shorts on Thailand’s Future

BANGKOK — Palme d’Or-winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul and four other Thai filmmakers plan to make short films representing the future of Thailand. Equipped with talents and unique styles, all they need is funding.

Guide: Our Picks to Enjoying the Bangkok Biennial

BANGKOK — Can you feel the culture? Art, exhibitions and performances have been overwhelming the capital since earlier this month with the opening of the first Bangkok Biennial.

One-Year Reprieve Sought for Saphan Lek Market



BANGKOK — A member of the Human Rights Commission today urged Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra to grant one year for Saphan Lek vendors to relocate and called upon the Minister of Interior to intervene before demolition of the historic market begins Tuesday.

Hua Hin Authorities Fix Food Stall Prices

PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — Officials and beach vendors in the resort town of Hua Hin have agreed to fix the price of food sold from stalls along the popular beach, following a wave of complaints from tourists about the vendors' "extortionate" prices.

Pro-Junta Polls Only, Says Prayuth

BANGKOK — Prime Minister and junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha has given Thai pollsters a clear guideline: no anti-junta surveys allowed.

Ball & Chain to Open the First and Only Pop-Up Store in Thailand at SIAM...

SIAM Takashimaya, the one and only Japanese-style department store at ICONSIAM emphasizing of authentic Japanese department store and introducing products and new shopping experiences...

Thai Junta Cool On US Military Request

By Cod Satrusayang, dpa

Chiang Mai Zoo Celebrates Panda HBD

CHIANG MAI — Celebrity teen panda Chuang Chuang celebrated his 15th birthday with presents and a bamboo birthday cake today at the Chiang Mai Zoo.

Facebookers Panic Over Fears Junta ‘Hacking’ Accounts

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — Junta critics were struck with paranoia over the security of Facebook this week, with some fearing authorities had gained the ability to access accounts.

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