Tourism Income to Grow by 18% for Songkran: TAT
BANGKOK — Authorities project tourism income to grow by almost a fifth during the Songkran holiday.
‘Spider-man: Across The Spider-verse’ Swings To Massive $120.5 Million Opening
NEW YORK (AP) — “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened in U.S. and Canadian theaters with a massive $120.5 million, more than tripling the debut...
English Singer Lucy Rose Returning to Bangkok
BANGKOK — Lucy Rose will return to the capital once again this September. This time the English folk-rock singer won’t just play music but also show a short doc about her tour.
Rates for Long Moto-Taxi Rides Get Green Light
BANGKOK — To bring free-wheeling motorcycle taxi rates under stricter regulation, the cabinet today approved a draft rule that covers trips over seven kilometers.
Prayuth Assures Obama & Putin All's Well In Thailand
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military leader says he has assured US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin that "everything is fine" in junta-ruled Thailand, where he is "doing his best."
Witness Swiss Artist’s ‘Triumph of Fame’ in 15 Mins
BANGKOK — For 15 minutes, nothing separates audience and artist in the empty room, where they sit across from each other while inevitability is revealed.
Firebrand Choreographer Recruits Patron-Owners to Crowdfund Production
BANGKOK — A leading dance provocateur crowdfunded a forthcoming production by raising 240,000 baht from audience-investors who in return will gain a stake in its success.
Cyclist Says Helmet Saved Him From Knife-Wielding Moto Maniac
BANGKOK — A musician said a motorcyclist attacked him with a knife during a robbery attempt while he was cycling in Bangkok on Saturday night.
Watch Magical Trio Taunt Bangkok With Hat Tricks
BANGKOK — A trio of magicians will pluck a trick or two from their sleeves in Bangkok come July.
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.