Great-Grandson of Last Burmese King Wants Thai Soap Canceled
BANGKOK — A direct descendant of Burma’s last king on Friday said he is offended by a Thai soap opera’s unflattering depiction of his great-grandfather’s court and called for it to be pulled from the air.
Thai Soap Offends Burmese With Royal Caricature
BANGKOK — A primetime soap portraying a Burma-like kingdom has drawn the ire of some in Myanmar who are demanding it be pulled off the air.
Review: With ‘Planet Lam,’ Paradise Bangkok Takes Thai Country to Next Level
Chris Menist and Maft Sai had just finished warming things up with vinyl selections of spiritual jazz, disco, Thai funk and roots reggae when the lights dimmed and out walked drummer Phusana Treeburut and guitarist Piyanart Jotikasthira.
Fake Tickets Pour Cold Water on Lottery Fever (Photos)
CHANTHABURI — A rash of fake lottery tickets earlier this month in several provinces prompted a surge of distrust that has vendors seeking to repair confidence two days before the next big draw.
Mystics Share Magic and Mystery in Northeast (Photos)
MAHA SARAKHAM — More than 300 Thai and international mystics met at a World Hermit Convention Sunday evening in Isaan.
Love Blooms Across Thailand for 2017 Valentine’s Day (Photos)
Despite the annual nay-saying by grumpy puu yai about dangers of Valentine’s Day, this Western tradition is alive and well in Thailand this year as ever, with mass wedding events taking place throughout the realm.
Record 32.6M Tourists Visited Thailand in 2016
BANGKOK — Thailand received a record 32.59 million foreign visitors last year, with revenue beating expectations and likely to exceed previous forecasts this year by growing 10 percent or more, officials said Monday.
Farang Rides Mountain Bike On Temple. People Get Annoyed.
CHIANG MAI — Visitors to a temple in the north of Thailand were offended Tuesday by a farang doing mountain bike tricks there.
Thailand Freezes Out Competitors at Ice Sculpting Contest in China (Photos)
HARBIN, China — Ubon Ratchathani students representing Thailand clinched first place in an ice sculpture contest Sunday in Harbin, China.
Pim Thai Mai Dai Could Be the Most Relevant Thing Online Right Now
BANGKOK — Click on those colorful memes mixing Taylor Swift gifs with this minute’s hot topic and expect to be confused when it takes you to Pim Thai Mai Dai.
