Drunk Driving Ad Accused of Promoting Suicide
BANGKOK — The Thai Health Promotion Foundation took down a new campaign against drunk driving from all channels after it was strongly criticized for...
Denied Durian, Nation Churns Over ‘Mask Singer’ Betrayal
BANGKOK — After a four-month wait, audiences were glued to their screens to find out who the man behind the durian mask was. The only thing they found Thursday night was disappointment.
Nation Mourns Piggy Bank, Takes Hard Look At Self
BANGKOK — There was an outpouring of sadness overnight for Piggy Bank, the green sea turtle who died Tuesday of complications stemming from an operation to remove almost 1,000 coins from her gut.
Forest Ranger Sacked For Poaching in His Own Forest
BANGKOK — A forestry official was sacked from his job Monday after the director-general of the Forestry Department saw his posts bragging about jungle cats, mongooses and other wild animals he has killed.
Why We Should Worry About WikiLeaks’ Latest and Thailand’s ‘Smart Cities’
But they are built, society must consider if it wants to live in a hyperconnected and digitally vulnerable future.
Wildlife Officials Hunt Poachers Who Shared Kills on Facebook
BANGKOK — National park officials said Wednesday they are hunting for poachers who have been showing off their illegal kills and trading protecting species online.
It’s Innovate or Die for Thailand’s ‘Demon’ Dance Master
Pichet Klunchun has won over some of those who condemned him for 'spoiling' traditional dance, and now he wants to change how audiences think.
Junta Backs Off From VAT Hike, Blames Fake News
BANGKOK — Public outrage over a proposed increase to the value-added tax, or VAT, led to the military government shelving the idea and blaming the media Friday for spreading fake news.
#CU100 Tells You Which Facebook Friends are ‘Dek Chula’
BANGKOK — In case you’re wondering why some Facebook friends changed their profiles to show graduation photos, here’s why.
Pheu Thai Politico Wanted for Tweets Insulting Prayuth
BANGKOK — A former politician is wanted by police for allegedly defaming junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Twitter.