Buddha Issara Followers Fume at Defrocked Monk’s Arrest
BANGKOK — Fans of a defrocked monk who once led street protests that helped topple a government have come out in force to support him both outside the prison and online.
Thailand to Feel Tropical Storm Mangkhut’s Side Effects: Officials
BANGKOK — Although Thailand won’t directly cross paths with tropical storm Mangkhut, the country will suffer inundations from the southwestern monsoons it intensifies.
As Mangkhut...
Chula Professors Tackle Student Trying to Leave Initiation (Video)
BANGKOK — Students who attempted to leave a freshmen initiation ceremony Thursday afternoon at Chulalongkorn University were tackled by professors, some of whom then tried to take the phones away from students who filmed the incident.
39 Die on 1st ‘Dangerous Day’ of Songkran
BANGKOK — Thirty-nine people were killed on the first day of what have come to be known as the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran. Drunk driving was the biggest culprit.
Miss Universe Drops Thai Licensee 2 Months Before Pageant
BANGKOK — The fate of this year’s Miss Universe pageant, set for December in Bangkok, was briefly in doubt after its domestic financier was...
Standoff at Suvarnabhumi as Saudi Woman Resists Deportation
SAMUT PRAKAN— A Saudi woman who says she fled her family to seek asylum in Australia is surrounded by police in an airport hotel...
Flooded Areas Across Bangkok After Last Night’s Big Storm (Photos)
BANGKOK — A night of pounding rain left portions of the capital flooded Thursday morning, leading to a torrent of complaints from commuters.
Enraged Driver Punches, Forces Motorcyclist to Prostrate at Luxury Car
BANGKOK — Footage spread Sunday of a driver who was caught on video raging and subsequently punching a motorcyclist who lightly shoved his vehicle, after the man allegedly tried to escape, before forcing him to prostrate at his car.
Abusive ‘Buddhist Camp’ One of Top 10 Worst SOTUS Incidents of 2018
BANGKOK — From spleens being burst as a result of beatings and screaming university chants while rolling in mud, to an abusive religious camp...
Three Injured After Blasts Hit 3 Bangkok Spots
BANGKOK — Four explosions at three locations rocked Bangkok early Friday morning, causing three injuries as of press time.
The first explosion was set off...