New Life – And New Name – For Abandoned Hill Tribe Boy
CHIANG RAI — A four-year-old hill tribe boy has found a new life in a temple orphanage after spending more than a year begging for food on his own.
‘ Hengjobshappylife Makelifebetter’ is Alleged Thief’s Real Name, Officials Say
BANGKOK — Officials have confirmed that the bizarre name of an alleged cellphone thief, Hengjobshappylife Makelifebetter, is consistent with Thai name regulations.
His Majesty the King Continues Stay At BKK Hospital
BANGKOK — The King of Thailand is spending a second day at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital for his annual medical checkup, according to statement from the Royal Household Bureau.
Anti-Graft Crusader and Yellowshirt Founder Convicted of Fraud
BANGKOK — Sondhi Limthongkul, the founder of the “Yellowshirt” political movement that campaigned against government corruption, was convicted of fraud and falsifying loan documents today.
Junta To Consider Bureaucrats' Salaries Boost
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Finance has submitted a proposal to the military junta requesting an eight percent increase in bureaucrats' salaries.
NCPO: Yingluck May Extend Her Stay Abroad
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra may ask the military junta for permission to extend her stay abroad, a top military officer said.
Ebola Outbreak in Thailand 'Very Unlikely'
BANGKOK — A public health official has assured the Thai public that an outbreak of Ebola virus in Thailand is extremely unlikely.
Aggressive Car Windshield Cleaners Gang Arrested
BANGKOK - Police have arrested a group of car windshield cleaners in Bangkok who reportedly dirtied their potential patrons' cars before they offered to clean them.
Mass Theft On Train With 'Ladies-Only' Sleeping Car
SONGKHLA - Passengers on a southbound train were reportedly robbed in their sleep just metres away from the lady-only car installed in the wake of a deadly rape on the same rail route last month.
You Are What Your Cells Are
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