Mayor Branded Philistine for Ordering Mural Removed
LAMPANG — Life is short, but the lifespan of public art might be even shorter.
Driven Frenchman Reviews 1,500 Thai Temples – And Counting
Loris Curtenaz is on nothing less than a mission to let people know about temples of Thailand.
Divine Penis Anthill Erupts With Lottery Mojo For Yasothon
YASOTHORN — Luck-seekers flocked to pray for lucky lottery numbers Monday from an anthill shaped like a divine penis in Yasothon province.
Dance, Dig for Vinyl Saturday on Record Store Day
On Saturday, record stores worldwide will go all out for a day of meet and greets, as staff get to meet their customers, bands meet and perform for fans and – most importantly – limited edition vinyl, album re-issues and CDs are made for a day dedicated to old school music platforms.
Spending Songkran in Bangkok? Here Are 10 Things to Do
BANGKOK — Friends off to an island retreat or road-trip? Not to fear, Songkran in the capital will be packed with events for everyone – and empty roads to get to them.
Motosai Takes English Skills Home to Sisaket Seniors
BANGKOK — Dejchat “John” Phuangket is an unlikely celebrity.
Junta’s Offer to Pay For Soap Sequel Likely to Flop
BANGKOK — The military government wants to jump on the bandwagon of a massively popular soap opera by funding its sequel, a move one media critic – and past experience – warns is likely to backfire.
Netizens Pay Hospital Fees of Assaulted Elderly Saleng Driver
BANGKOK — Netizens on Monday had raised almost 1 million baht for an 82-year-old garbage picker recovering in hospital after being beaten senseless.
Jess Barnes Back in Action With Local Focus at ‘Viva Thonglor’
BANGKOK — Goat tartare is on the menu at a trendy Thong Lor bistro, though the dozen-or-so staff joke that the dish is “goat koi,” a raw meat salad eaten in Isaan.
Romcom Fever Triples Ayutthaya Tourism: Officials
AYUTTHAYA — Thais have been dressing up in traditional garb and taking road trips to Wat Chaiwatthanaram for photo ops, and a recent historical romcom that’s taken the nation by storm is taking the credit.
