Auto Passport Control Gates Open at Suvarnabhumi – For Some
BANGKOK — Passing through airport immigration is a little swifter today for some, so long as they hail from the sparkling city-state to the south.
New Dawn or Letdown? Iconic Temple Makeover Gets Mixed Reviews (Photos)
BANGKOK — Nopparat Petchchai has watched over the Temple of Dawn for over two decades.
The 50-year-old security guard from Uttaradit province, who keeps a...
Thailand is His Name, Cheering Thailand is His Game
BANGKOK — For years, he’s been an unmistakable burst of red, white and blue in the stands. Tune into the Olympics, SEA Games, Asian Games or any event with Thai competitors and you’ll likely find him dressed in outrageous costumes, spinning his hypnotic parasol and screaming his head off.
Deep Scars Remain Two Years After Bangkok Shrine Bombing
Top: Images show the aftermath at the Erawan Shrine soon after the blast at 6:55pm on Aug. 17, 2015 and recent photos of four...
Drunk Man Watches Sunrise From Atop Rama I Statue
BANGKOK — A man chose to climb atop a monument to King Rama I just before dawn Monday morning where he spent several hours before agreeing to come down.
Deputy Governor Blames HIV Infections on Gay TV Characters
BANGKOK — A deputy Bangkok governor is under fire for suggesting that more young men are becoming infected with HIV because there are more gay characters on television.
Bodyslam Singer Falls Into Drain Training For Charity Run
BANGKOK — It was with some irony a famous singer acknowledged Thursday that he injured his leg falling into a drain while training for a charity run to benefit hospitals.
Rehabilitated ‘Uncle Fatty’ to be Returned Home
BANGKOK — A macaque who gained fame for his enormous belly will be returned to the wild after three months on a strict diet, vets said Thursday.
Fairies Invade Bangkok to Hide Free Books
BANGKOK — “A Little Prince” was hiding at BTS Siam. A “Cat in the Rain” was discovered at BTS Sala Daeng. Look around yourself and you might find a free, hidden reading gem.
Dimple-Piercing Fad Nothing to Smile About, Doctors Warn
BANGKOK — Those looking to punctuate their smiles with deeper dimples have two options. They can go to a licensed clinic and pay upward of 8,000 baht per cheek or pay someone at an underground clinic to push metal pins through both cheeks for about 900 baht.
