Memes Take Flight Attendant’s Online Deception to New Heights
BANGKOK — A former flight attendant exposed for photoshopping herself into amazing locations inspired the internet Thursday to escalate its ridicule with its own backlash of memes.
Tourists Ignore ‘No Climbing’ Sign, Internet Shames Them
CHIANG MAI — Keyboard warriors were slamming Thai tourists for breaking the rules posted at a scenic spot in Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon National Park to take photos.
Police, Netizens Hunt For Lost Elder Wand
BANGKOK — A week or so ago, when Natdanai Asavaruks went to go see the latest movie set in the Harry Potter universe, he brought along a prized possession – his Elder Wand.
Junta Weighs Emergency Cyber Committee With Censorship Powers
BANGKOK — Citing urgent cyberthreats, a junta-appointed body Monday considered a proposal to create a temporary authority to police online content before supporting legislation is passed.
Chiang Mai Bar Closed After Brawl Over Bathroom, Soap Stars
CHIANG MAI — A Chiang Mai rooftop bar was permanently closed by police Sunday after a customer was badly beaten in a brawl there by guards over his use of a restroom.
Boardgame Champ Preaches Gospel of ‘Catan’
BANGKOK — Settlers of Catan is more than just a resource-management board game for Songsit “Note” Phraepet, the Thailand Catan Champion of 2016 and owner of the Board Game Academy cafe in Thonburi.
‘Fantastic Beasts’ Inspires Thai Wizarding Fervor in Magical Memes
BANGKOK — A Thai-style spirit tree is a Whomping Willow. Naga represent House Slytherin. Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha with a yellow python is Voldemort and his horcrux Nagini.
Behind the ‘Nong Best’ Sideshow, an Eruption of Political Passions
BANGKOK — Standing before hundreds of university students in the northeastern province of Maha Sarakham, motivational speaker Orapim Raksapol choked on tears as she implored them to remember the works His Majesty the King Bhumibol had done for their region.
‘Back Door’ in CCA Not Trojan Horse for Single Gateway, Drafters Say
BANGKOK — Those tasked with rewriting the national cybercrime law on Wednesday dismissed suspicions the process was being used to revive a project to...
New Cybercrime Regs Would Open Back Door to Censorship
BANGKOK — An online right advocate pointed out Monday that the latest proposed changes to the Computer Crime Act and its supporting laws would provide the authorities with direct access to deleting things from the internet.
