Officials Scramble To Save Songkhla Mermaid
SONGKHLA — Local officials in Songkhla province are launching an urgent effort to preserve an iconic mermaid statue amid fears that its foundation is crumbling.
Thais Advised To Be Wary of 'Fake Cambodian Buddha'
SA KAEO — Reports of Thai pilgrims flocking to pay homage to a Cambodian man who claims to be a reincarnation of Lord Buddha has raised the alarm of Thai army officials and religious leaders.
HIV Rights Groups 'Denied Service' At BKK Hotel
BANGKOK — Two HIV/AIDS support groups say a hotel in Bangkok discriminated against their members by denying them service, despite having hosted the groups' events for years.
HIV Rights Groups 'Denied Service' At BKK Hotel
BANGKOK — Two HIV/AIDS support groups say a hotel in Bangkok discriminated against their members by denying them service, despite having hosted the groups' events for years.
Thai Celebrity Divorces Politician Following Suspected Domestic Abuse
BANGKOK — A famous Thai actress filed a divorce yesterday following speculation that she had been abused by her husband, a local politician and son of a fugitive convict.
Thai Celebrity Divorces Politician Following Suspected Domestic Abuse
BANGKOK — A famous Thai actress filed a divorce yesterday following speculation that she had been abused by her husband, a local politician and son of a fugitive convict.
Thai Airways Bans Shark Fin Cargo After Online Campaign
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thai Airways has banned the transportation of shark fin on its planes after an online campaign against the company.
Thai Police Chief Proposes Conscripted Riot Police
BANGKOK — Thailand's top police chief has proposed drafting 10,000 civilians to serve as riot police.
Cambodia 'Understands Thai Coup'
BANGKOK — The Cambodian government "understands" why the Thai military needed to stage a coup against the elected government last month, Thai officials say.
Army Raids Mo Chit Motorcycle Taxi Stand
BANGKOK — Military officers raided a motorcycle taxi stand near Mo Chit BTS Station today following complaints about taxi drivers charging extortionate fares.
