Trumpsuban? Thais See Echoes of Their Bitter Past in US Capitol Siege
BANGKOK — Angry protesters, convinced that an election was rigged, violently stormed and occupied the government’s seat of power, egged on by a firebrand populist – wait, are we talking about the US or Thailand?
Clash of the Memes: MaewBae Meets SaltBae in Dubai
DUBAI — The face behind a meat-salting internet meme met an ousted former prime minister of Thailand at a luxury steakhouse Tuesday night local time.
‘Tappanai, Pan the Camera!’ 7 Top Moments of Khaosod English’s FB Live Duo
BANGKOK — 2020 is the year of a lanky 22-year-old journalist pointing a mounted iPhone at a 53-year-old veteran correspondent who shows audiences from all over the world what’s really happening in Thailand, real-time.
Princess Ubolratana, Dressed as Santa, Wishes Thais a Happy Holiday
BANGKOK — Princess Ubolratana dressed up as a female Santa Claus – or “Santy” as Thais call it – to wish the people of Thailand a Merry Christmas.
Kate Spade Redirects Thailand’s Customers to Chinese Page
BANGKOK — You may have filled your online shopping cart with an Everything Tote Bag, but if you can’t read Mandarin, then you’re out of luck for that year-end treat-yo self purchase.
Politics, Protests Dominate Thailand’s Twitter in 2020
BANGKOK — For once, entertainment took a backseat on Thai Twitterverse this year, giving way to politics, according to the company’s year-end report.
Figurines of Viral Mythical Critters to Open for Pre-Orders
BANGKOK — Those awkward, adorable mythical creatures that rose to internet fame from their humble abodes in Thailand’s rural temples will soon be available in your own home.
Rural Temple Statues of Magical Beasts Melt Hearts, Inspire Fanart
KHON KAEN — While Chinese dragons inspire awe and Greek centaurs represent mysterious wisdom for centuries, Thai mythical creatures have the power to make the internet squeal.
Tycoon Urges Parents to Disown Children Who Join Protest
PHRAE — Some hardline monarchy supporters are praising a businesswoman who called for parents to disown their children if they attended pro-democracy protests.
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Book Discounted Buffets in Bangkok Through This App
BANGKOK — There’s an app that helps you gorge gourmet buffets for less as a pat-on-the-back for getting through this century’s annus horribilis.