Teen Singer’s Critical Tweets Spark Nationalist Backlash
BANGKOK — A singer’s hard-truth tweets about the underdeveloped state of Thailand has sparked debate online Thursday along predictable fault lines.
Swedish Man’s Trashy Tale Wins Praise
PHUKET — The internet Tuesday was singing the praises of a Swede who used his vacation time to clean up a Thai beach and...
Innovators Gather to Talk Fintech and More at ‘Techsauce’
Events like Techsauce, which unfolded over two days this past weekend in Bangkok, give startups exposure to potential partners and investors while offering a venue for everyone in the industry to talk shop.
Meet 74-Year-Old ‘Uncle Leng,’ Motocross Champion Mechanic
CHANTHABURI — A 74-year-old motorcycle drag racing mechanic is being fawned over online after four of his bikes have gone on to win provincial drag racing competitions.
Fury Road: Bad Driving Leads to Angry Taxi Confrontation
BANGKOK — A driver who couldn’t stomach being honked at gave angry pursuit to a taxi driver in southern Bangkok, all of which has gone viral in a video clip of the incident as of Tuesday.
Turtle-Rescuing Man is Hero of Thai Interwebs
BANGKOK — All the internet had rallied by Thursday behind a desperate bid to rescue a bloody and battered turtle left to die in a road by a hit-and-run driver.
‘My Mate Nate’ Charged With Railway Obstruction (Photos)
BANGKOK — A controversial American YouTuber who was slammed for flattening coins on train tracks was charged Monday with railway obstruction and trespassing.
‘Who Wants to Get Raped?’ Soap Opera Actor Asks Fans
BANGKOK — An actor known for campaigning for the death penalty for rape has been panned online throughout the weekend and Monday after he posted a photo of himself with a caption offering to sexually assault fans.
‘My Mate Nate’ Slammed for Flattening Coins on Train Tracks
BANGKOK — A recent video of a controversial American YouTuber known as My Mate Nate flattening coins on train tracks drew criticism Friday for...
Fans Cheer After Hints Bruno Mars Could Return to Bangkok
BANGKOK — Music fans cheered, some looked at their empty pockets in bittersweet pain, as hints surfaced that yet another acclaimed American artist could be returning to Bangkok next year.
