Thailand Seizes Large Elephant Tusks Worth Over $450,000
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have seized 148 kilograms (326 pounds) of African elephant ivory, including three large tusks, worth around 15 million baht ($469,800) from a Bangkok airport.
War of the Orchids: Battle Erupts Over Miss Universe Bouquet
BANGKOK — In the arms of newly crowned Miss Universe was placed a bouquet of orchids meant to bring pride to Thai florists –...
‘We’ll Be Back,’ Siam Square Sidewalk Sellers Swear
BANGKOK — Sidewalk vendors outside Siam Square protested briefly Wednesday on the second night they were blocked by municipal officers and officials from setting up their stalls.
Storm’s Coming, Expected to Hit North Hard
BANGKOK — Severe summer storms are coming to upper Thailand with the capital in for a good dousing as well this week.
Models Cover Up to Unveil New Models at Motor Show (Photos)
BANGKOK — Models at one of the city’s major annual motor shows Tuesday treaded a delicate balance between post-mourning black gowns and the revealing apparel of previous editions.
No Valentine’s Day Mass Marriage Event This Year
BANGKOK — The annual event of Valentine’s Day marriage registration across the 50 district offices of Bangkok was cancelled for the first time this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Bottom Out: BTS Phaya Thai Escalator Fails
BANGKOK — BTS Skytrain management said late Monday safety inspections will be conducted at every station after a woman narrowly missed falling when an escalator failed.
Khaosan Goes Quiet After Police Ignore New City Rules
BANGKOK — Making new rules doesn’t mean much when even the police ignore them, as City Hall found out this week.
Bangkok Landlord Shocked by Huge Pile of Trash in Rent Room
BANGKOK - A landlord was shocked upon discovering that a room in Bangkok she rented out over the past decade to a nice-looking female...
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.
