Gov’t Hopeful Thai Massage Gets UNESCO Recognition
BANGKOK — The government said Tuesday it has petitioned the United Nations to recognise Thai massage as part of its intangible heritage.
Diplomats Wish Thais Happy Songkran in Embassy Videos
BANGKOK — As Songkran approaches this Saturday, embassies are releasing videos to show that they’re in the mood for splashing around.
The US, UK, Chinese...
Are Sexy Pretties Returning to Motor Shows?
BANGKOK — Sick of seeing motor show models wear traditional Thai costumes? Then 2019 may be your year.
Flesh-hungry photographers and motorheads were rejoicing Tuesday...
Campers Pitch Tents in Chiang Mai for New Year (Photos)
CHIANG MAI — So many tourists have parked their cars and camped out in the nation’s northernmost national park that people are pitching tents...
Gossip Writers on 2018’s ‘Lord of the DM’ and Other Celeb Scandals
BANGKOK — It’s that time of the year again, when many Thais reflect upon the year’s most pressing issues, such as social injustice and environmental degradation. Yeah, no.
American GIs Celebrate Christmas 1971 in Udon Thani (Photos)
UDON THANI — Outdoor concerts featuring a Santa on the mic and shirtless privates chugging beer recall the life of the American GI in...
Khon of Thailand, Khol of Cambodia Recognized by UNESCO
BANGKOK — Who owns Khon? The United Nations on Thursday settled a long-disputed question by recognizing both forms of a traditional dance in Thailand and Cambodia as world heritage.
UNESCO Answer Soon on Khon as Heritage of Thailand, Cambodia
BANGKOK — The United Nations is slated to decide as soon as Thursday whether to recognize traditional Thai mask dance as intangible cultural heritage.
Amulets and Hostages Tell Story of Thailand’s Reconciliation With China
Wanwai Phathanothai was 12 when he was told to prepare to go study in the West. It was 1956 at the height of the Cold War which pit Thailand against the spreading flames of Communist upheaval spreading throughout the region.
Nation Gears Up for Full-Blown Loy Krathong (Photos)
BANGKOK — After a two year hiatus, the river lantern festival of Loy Krathong is making a comeback in its blazing glory this evening.
