Official Optimism on Tourism Tempered by the Numbers
BANGKOK — “Life goes on” was the key message Thailand’s top tourism official conveyed Wednesday night at a public forum on how the country’s tourism is weathering the death of its longest-reigning monarch.
Full Moon Party Returns With Homage to Late King
SURAT THANI — One of the world’s most famous beach parties returned to Koh Phangan on Tuesday night.
No ATM Fees Between Provinces Starting Tomorrow
BANGKOK — Use ATMs in any province without being charged distance fees from Tuesday through January.
Chinese E-Shoppers Spend Billions on Singles Day
BEIJING — In a bright spot for China's cooling economy, online shoppers spent billions of dollars Friday on "Singles Day," a quirky holiday that has grown into the world's busiest day for e-commerce.
Thailand Can Expect Less Interest From President Trump, Academics Say
BANGKOK — The United States under President-elect Donald Trump will likely pay less attention to human rights and the restoration of democracy in Thailand, relieving pressure on its military regime, two political scientists said Wednesday.
Hoax News: How This One Weird Trick Leaves Media Fuming
BANGKOK — Ultra-conservative activist Suthep Thaugsuban died suddenly in May, according to the website of “Khaosod TV Online.”
Moving On, Samsung Promotes Digital Assistant in Galaxy S8
SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics says it will offer an artificial intelligence assistant service in the upcoming flagship smartphone.
Everything You Were Afraid to Ask About Thai Rice Subsidies
BANGKOK — When the military government approved spending at least 20 billion baht to guarantee prices for rice farmers, two questions were raised: How...
Post-Breakup: AIS and 7-Eleven Play Hard To Get
There were few signs of reconciliation Thursday, one month after the messy public breakup between 7-Eleven and AIS, which left millions of customers cut off from services at the ubiquitous convenience store chain.
7-Eleven Dumps AIS Services
BANGKOK — Those looking to top up their 1-2-Call cards and other AIS services will need to be more creative than walking into 7-Eleven.