Queen’s Condition Evaluated at Chulalongkorn Hospital
BANGKOK — Queen Sirikit has undergone medical tests at Chulalongkorn Hospital which found insufficient blood flow to her brain, the palace said in the first statement about her health in two years.
2010 Unrest: Court Throws Out Murder Charges Against Former PM
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Criminal Court has dropped the murder case against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban for their roles in a deadly crackdown on protesters in 2010, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
Soldiers Alarmed By 'Three-Finger Salute' Monkey Warrior
PHETCHABURI - Soldiers were dispatched to a temple in Phetchaburi province today to inspect a statue of a mythical monkey warrior raising the forbidden "three-finger salute."
A Drunken Sway Through Bangkok’s ‘12 Pubs of Christmas’
A dozen people wearing Christmas apparel line up along a ledge in a deserted Patpong street. At the count of three, cheered by a vociferous crowd, they down a vodka penalty shot – the first of a few that afternoon.
‘Super Sharp’ Zinc to Drop Beats Not Bombs at De Commune
For this week’s NFTU, I head into the no-go zone of self-promo to chat with a producer who’s been making dancefloor-smashing beats from the dawn of ‘90s jungle to the bass music scene of today.
Did These Motor Show Pretties Hew to ‘Thainess?’
BANGKOK — A press preview was held for the Bangkok International Motor Show today at Impact Muang Thong Thani, and as usual attention focused on the latest models – not the vehicles.
Official: No Plan To Sue Singapore Over Songkran
(20 March) The head of the Thai cultural watchdog has disputed reports that indicate officials are taking legal action against Singapore for organising a Thai traditional New Year festival.
Former Guns N’ Roses Guitarist to Shred Silom
BANGKOK — He joined Guns N’ Roses in early 2006 as the replacement for Brian “Buckethead” Carroll, during which time he was known to break out in The Pink Panther anthem during shows.
Hear the Music of Rama IX at Musical Tributes to His Majesty
BANGKOK — Several of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol's musical compositions will be performed by two orchestras next week to commemorate the late monarch.
Alleged Mastermind of Court Grenade Attack Arrested
BANGKOK — Military officers have arrested a 49-year-old woman they say engineered the grenade attack on the Criminal Court in Bangkok last Saturday.