Ariana Grande Thanks Thai Superfan Who Loses It at Show
BANGKOK — After pop star Ariana Grande’s recent Bangkok concert, one of her fans has won a kind of fame of his own for his performance in the seats.
Thailand is His Name, Cheering Thailand is His Game
BANGKOK — For years, he’s been an unmistakable burst of red, white and blue in the stands. Tune into the Olympics, SEA Games, Asian Games or any event with Thai competitors and you’ll likely find him dressed in outrageous costumes, spinning his hypnotic parasol and screaming his head off.
Designers Take OTOP Products From Nope to Dope
OTOP. The word conjures countless tourist-trap shops and fairs selling authentic yet forgettable knick knacks. Stuff that’s only interesting to first-time visitors or those who must have everything silk.
Chula Investigates Student President Over Initiation Altercation
BANGKOK — Chulalongkorn University is investigating the student activist it earlier blamed for an altercation during freshman induction in which a professor put a student in a headlock.
I Went to a Bangkok Hotel to Hear Apocalyptic Alien Prophecies
t only took stepping into the brown-carpeted conference room of a grungy Bangkok hotel to enter a dimension of belief where aliens not only exist (and think we're stupid) but communicate with a select few Thais over the psychic plane.
Multicultural ‘Maria’ Crowned Miss Universe Thailand
BANGKOK — Maria Poonlertlarp Ehren was crowned Miss Universe Thailand on Saturday night at the Siam Paragon shopping mall.
Thai Crown Contenders Ready to Vie for ‘Universe’ (Photos)
BANGKOK — In the run-up to the final stage of Miss Universe Thailand, headshots of all 40 contestants wearing avant-garde, northern-style headdresses were released Tuesday night.
Feast on Flavors, Sights and Sounds of Africa at CentralWorld (Photos)
BANGKOK — A festival with soul-moving music and hip-shaking dances by nine African countries is set to rumble through Wednesday at a downtown mall.
Tackling the Dark Side of Thai University Initiation Rites
BANGKOK — One of the annual controversies surrounding Thai university education is the initiation rites for freshmen students which often turn autocratic, abusive and even sadistic.
Russophiles Gather at Russian Fest in Downtown Mall (Photos)
BANGKOK — A Russian-themed festival in Siam Paragon that ran Friday through Sunday drew those who longed for a taste of the largest country in the world.
