Zoo Sorry For ‘Unpreventable’ Death of Mahout by ‘Ong Bak’ Elephant
CHIANG MAI — Chiang Mai Zoo officials apologized to the family of an experienced mahout trampled/gored to death by an elephant that appeared in a martial arts blockbuster film, describing the incident as “unpreventable.”
Thanet Chimtoum, ‘90s Boyband Idol, 44
BANGKOK — A member of a ‘90s boy band died early Saturday morning onstage after suffering a heart attack during a concert.
‘Mall Cop’ Student Seriously Injured in Collision
PATHUM THANI — A university student who gained fame for taking a summer job as a mall guard was in serious condition and breathing through a respirator Friday following a road accident in northern metro Bangkok.
Officials Say Flood Recovery Underway as South Inundated Anew
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Massive flooding which has ravaged dozens of provinces in recent weeks and killed at least 20 people is still affecting Isaan, while the south is drying out Thursday from a fresh monsoon.
Makeup Store Apologizes for Sale Fiasco
BANGKOK — A downtown makeup store apologized Sunday after it came under fire for false advertising and poor service from some of the hundreds of people who queued for hours over the weekend.
Dike Repaired as Prayuth Arrives in Flooded Khon Kaen
BANGKOK — Just a few hours before Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha touched down to survey flood-devastated Khon Kaen this afternoon, local officials repaired a...
Army Captain Charged With Missing Daughter’s Murder
SISAKET — A family finally has closure after searching three months for their daughter and hope for justice as an army captain was charged with her murder Monday.
Taiwanese Customers Shut Inside Siam Square Salon For Not Paying
BANGKOK — It took two diplomats, an online culture lesson and a stuffed animal to smooth a Pacific Rim feud that flared up between two Taiwanese women the Bangkok salon owner they refused to pay.
Concerned Man Points Out Perilous Pothole in Pattaya Road (Photos)
PATTAYA — Officials said they would refill a large pothole Tuesday after a concerned farang pointed out it remained a road hazard.
Tropical Storm Inundates Thailand, Kills 2 So Far (Photos, Videos)
PRACHINBURI — At least two deaths have been blamed on a tropical storm that has flooded several provinces in the north, northeast and central regions since Friday.