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1932 Revolt Plaque, Its Fate Unknown, Now an Icon of Activist Fashion

BANGKOK — Once a symbol of democracy and later disappeared in mysterious circumstances, a small plaque at the center of Thailand’s modern...
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Popular Life Coach Under Fire for Endorsing Big Pom

BANGKOK — Netizens are lashing out at a social media influencer who seemingly heaped praises on the scandal-ridden Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, calling the general “sweet.”

How Digital Can Solve Your Waste Challenges (Advertorial)

By Dr. Paige Marie Morse, Industry Marketing Director, Aspen Technology, Inc. an asset optimization software company. Sustainability is...

What It’s Like to Be Half-Black, Half-Thai: Suzie’s Story

BANGKOK — From being fired for her skin color or being mocked everyday at school by teachers and peers, it’s not easy being black in Thailand.

Anutin Has a TikTok Account and Of Course it’s Wacky

BANGKOK — If you’re wondering whatever happened to Thailand’s health minister after he went radio silence on social media, look no further than TikTok.

Bounty Hunters Turn in Friends, Bloggers Who Post Booze Pics

BANGKOK — An admin who ran a Facebook page educating Thais on different types of craft beer said he was surprised health officials demanded a fine of 50,000 baht for “advertising” alcohol on social media. Officials told him they received a tip-off from someone.

Many Celebs are Silent, But Some Speak Out Over Missing Activist

BANGKOK — Several celebrities, including a former Miss Universe Thailand, joined a social media campaign Monday demanding answers over the alleged abduction of an exiled activist in Cambodia.

UNHCR Says No Comment on Activist’s Abduction

BANGKOK — The Bangkok chapter of the United Nations’ agency on refugee rights on Monday declined to comment on the alleged abduction of a Thai asylum seeker in Cambodia.

‘Black Lives Matter’ Goes Online in Thailand, Call for End of Racism

BANGKOK — A group of Thais and foreigners in Bangkok staged a virtual protest on Sunday in solidarity with the “Black Lives Matter” movement and the ongoing anti-racism protests in the United States.

Netizens See Hypocrisy in Celebs’ Call of ‘Black Lives Matter’

BANGKOK — Celebrities who join the growing online support for anti-racism protests in the U.S. came under fire Thursday for their perceived silence over injustice at home.

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