TikTok, Web Novels, Chinese Internet Cultures Go Viral in Thailand
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — New icons of Chinese Internet-culture such as TikTok, fantasy novels and online dramas are gaining traction in Thailand, bringing fresh elements to the promotion of Chinese culture in the Southeast Asian country.
Sign Barring Transgender Intern Kindles Debate Over Toilet Equality
BANGKOK — A sign at a women’s bathroom demanding it not be used by those born with another gender went viral and sparked debate...
Perching General: Prayut’s New Cover Photo Goes Viral
BANGKOK — Visitors to Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha’s official Facebook page will now be greeted with a somewhat awkward photo of the masked general peeking into a grandma’s bedroom.
Princess Puzzles Internet With Taxi Cameo
BANGKOK — Princess Ubolratana posted a photo of herself behind the wheel of a taxi Thursday to the viral approval of many netizens.
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Woman Won’t Be Charged for Video of Man Exposing Herself
PRACHINBURI — It seemed like a routine enough occurrence: Man harasses woman in public place by masturbating in front of her, woman films it and uploads video to internet to warn others.
Celebrities Mourn Death of King Bhumibol
BANGKOK — Thai and international celebrities posted their condolences on social media Thursday after news broke on the passing of King Bhumibol.
Thainet Just Can’t Even After BTS Breaks Down
BANGKOK — June has been especially rocky for BTS Skytrain service, and the Internet isn’t taking it lying down — let alone standing in “door areas.”
Why Thailand Should Worry About an Improved(?) Computer Crime Act
BANGKOK — For the past year, Wirada Saelim lived under a cloud of anxiety that she and her colleagues would be tried as criminals...
K-Pop Fans Raise Millions for Pro-Democracy Protest
BANGKOK — Fans of South Korean pop groups are fundraising millions of baht to support the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Thailand.
Facebookers Panic Over Fears Junta ‘Hacking’ Accounts
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Junta critics were struck with paranoia over the security of Facebook this week, with some fearing authorities had gained the ability to access accounts.
Senior Staff Writer
BANGKOK — Junta critics were struck with paranoia over the security of Facebook this week, with some fearing authorities had gained the ability to access accounts.
