Prayuth Goes Full Otaku in Meeting With Japan’s AKB48
BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha welcomed members of Japanese girl group AKB48 to the regime’s seat of power today in the latest effort to rebrand himself as a relatable, mainstream leader.
Farang Marriage Training Clinic Opens in Khon Kaen
KHON KAEN — The first training center to advise and help Thai wives with farang husbands opened Wednesday in Isaan.
The Thai Daughter-in-Law, Farang Son-in-Law...
Translate Your Next Meal With New App
BANGKOK — “What’s this?” a friend asks, pointing to kanom piak poon on a menu. “A Thai dessert,” comes the reply. They then point...
Thai Startup First in Asia to Launch Payload Aboard US Rocket
BANGKOK — A satellite startup aiming to bring space technology benefits to Thailand became the first in Asia to send a payload last week...
First Stamps of King Rama X to Be Released Saturday
BANGKOK — The first two sets of stamps honoring King Vajiralongkorn will be available starting Saturday, his birthday.
One set of stamps shows King Rama...
Anxious Thai Moms-to-Be Now Have an App For That
BANGKOK — Awassada Poowadansiri and her husband Teeradon Poowadansiri have a big moment coming and feel unprepared. When it comes to learning about bringing...
Wild Boars Football Team Attend Religious Ceremony
CHIANG RAI — The football boys and their coach have attended a Buddhist ceremony at a temple to protect them against misfortunes, a day after...
Phuket Wins Miss Grand Thailand 2018
BANGKOK — The crown for a top national beauty pageant fell Saturday to Miss Grand Phuket, a 25-year-old of humble origins, to much celebration from her fanclub.
Behind the Babes, Thai Pageant Fanatics Froth and Scream
BANGKOK — “Phuket! Phuket! Phuket!” the fans scream and “Phuket! Phuket! Phuket!” read the electric signs they wave as Miss Grand Phuket steps onto the stage in a glittering, transparent gown.
Local Pride, Outrageous Costumes Ride High at Miss Grand National (Photos)
BANGKOK — A fierce woman warrior sits astride a dinosaur. Another is a bowl of tom yum goong, complete with squeezed lime. Then there’s a mermaid, whose costume comes with her own beach backdrop.
