Following Latest RV Fad, Thais Take to Park in Kanchanaburi
KANCHANABURI — The head of a provincial national park said Saturday that it has become the latest favorite spot of recreational vehicles, or RVs, to enjoy their getaway weekend with nature, the head of the park Saturday.
Buddhists Observe Major Religious Holidays Across Kingdom
BANGKOK — Thailand observed Saturday the beginning of Buddhist Lent, with alms giving and parades taking place across the kingdom.
Junta Romanticized in ‘Love Missions’ Military Drama
BANGKOK — A military-themed romantic soap opera premiered Saturday, inaugurating three months of the television show, which a mass media expert said is an attempt by the military government to rebrand itself and regain public popularity.
Beckham Presses Flesh in Bangkok as Fans Rejoice (Photos)
BANGKOK — Fans of former footballer David Beckham were flooding the Thainet during the weekend with photos of the star, who was in Bangkok to film a commercial.
Elephant, Naga-Shaped Leaves Lure Lotto Lovers (Photos)
SURIN — With the bi-monthly lottery results coming out Saturday, as of Thursday residents of an Isaan province are turning to fauna-shaped flora for lucky numbers.
Celebrate 120 Years of Thai-Russian Relations at July Festival
BANGKOK — Kick off your snow boots and do the Kalinka at a Russian festival next month at a downtown mall.
Meet the Uni Student Working as a Mall Cop
PATHUM THANI— While many Bangkok university students take internships companies or summer classes, one young woman instead opted to work as a security guard.
Thais Celebrate Sunthorn Phu, ‘Shakespeare of Thailand’ (Photos)
BANGKOK — Monday marks the birthday of one of Thailand’s canonical figures of poetry and literature – and Thai netizens are composing tweet-length poems in his honor.
Watch Millennia of Khmer Fashion in 4 Minutes
PHNOM PENH — The creator of a video offering a rare look at Khmer fashion through the ages said she wants to call attention to the underappreciated beauty of her nation’s history.
Japanese Girl Group is Thailand’s Newest Tourism Ambassador
BANGKOK — Officials are hoping that an all-girl Japanese J-pop band will inspire more women and young people from that nation to visit Thailand.
