Amulets in High Demand After Monk Prediction on Cave 13
BANGKOK — Amulets produced by a prominent mystic Thai monk had rocketed in price and become scarce by Thursday after he correctly predicted the fate of 13 missing people inside a cave in Chiang Rai province.
Nation Gives Freebies to Celebrate Cave Boys
RANONG — J’Tae scooped steaming guay tiew noodles into bowls while turning to watch, enraptured, at the news.
Bangkok Expats: Meet the Mongolians
Bangkok teems with expats. Japanese manage factories. Americans teach English. But the few dozen Mongolians may be the tip of the spear as direct flights open between the two capitals.
In Thailand, Witch Doctors, Icemen, Cocaine Vie For World Cup
What may read like gibberish are the everyday headlines used by Thai-language media and sports fans during World Cup season.
Watch the King’s Orchestra Play the Royal Plaza
BANGKOK — Experience oldies and classics rendered by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra this Saturday night in a historic district of Bangkok.
Beauty in Vein: Thai Artist Paints Women in Blood
Young women’s faces, painted or smeared with a unique crimson shade, gaze pensively. An extremely intimate element was used to create these portraits: their own blood.
London College Accused of Accepting ‘Looted’ Thai Buddha
BANGKOK — Thai authorities on Monday said they’re looking into accusations a prestigious London college accepted a 13th century sculpture possibly stolen from the kingdom.
Be the Dictator in ‘Coconut Empire’
The General ponders his next move – should he take over the Investor’s gold mines and enforce his disappearance? Or would it be more profitable to rally forces with the Devil and attack the Government House?
Prayuth Spends Coupversary With Stars of Military-Themed Soap
BANGKOK — The junta leader met with actors from a little-watched military-sponsored soap about soldiers on the anniversary of his 2014 coup d’etat.
Mayor Branded Philistine for Ordering Mural Removed
LAMPANG — Life is short, but the lifespan of public art might be even shorter.
