Divers May Have Found US Submarine Lost in WWII South of Phuket
BANGKOK (AP) — Divers have found what they believe is the wreck of a U.S. Navy submarine lost 77 years ago in Southeast Asia, providing a coda to a stirring but little-known tale from World War II.
Deadline for Investigations on Red Bull Heir’s Hit-and-Run Set
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Tuesday reiterated that authorities, allegedly involved in mishandling of the high-profile hit-and-run case of a Red Bull family member, have only seven days to hand in their updated investigation reports.
Gov’t Adopts Plan to Reopen Country to Foreign Tourists
BANGKOK — The Cabinet on Tuesday formally approved a proposal to permit foreigners to enter the country amid the global coronavirus pandemic that wrecked much of the tourism industry.
‘Leaked Memo’ Claims Army is Mobilizing for Next Protest
BANGKOK — A document shared online alleged that the Royal Thai Army was mobilizing riot control equipment for the major anti-government protest set for Saturday, though an army spokesman denied the accusation.
Officials Can’t Confirm Origins of 2nd Domestic Virus Case
BANGKOK — Health officials on Monday said they have yet to find coronavirus infection among those in close contact with the country’s second domestic patient in a single month, but they can’t establish how he contracted the virus either.
Over 1,000 Join in Fun Run To Promote Phuket Tourism
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Over 1,000 people on Sunday joined in a fun run activity in Phuket to promote tourism of the southern Thai island.
Bus Stop Collapses in Front of CentralWorld, Injuring 4
BANGKOK — At least four people were injured Friday when a bus stop in front of the CentralWorld shopping mall fell down on commuters waiting for a bus.
Threat to Charge Extra for ‘Eating Too Much’ at Buffet Goes Viral
BANGKOK — A threat by an all-you-can-eat shabu shabu shop to charge a customer extra for eating “too much” meat and shrimp led to a complaint filed at a state agency.
2 Vietnamese Fishing Boats Seized in Thai Waters, 11 Crew Held
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Marine Police Division on Thursday reported that authorities had seized two Vietnamese boats and arrested 11 crew members for illegally fishing in Thai waters off Thailand's Southern Province of Narathiwat.
Naga Cave Closed After Superstition-Driven Vandalism
NAKHON PHANOM — A cave at Phulangka National Park was closed from the public on Wednesday after officials found signs of vandalism on its inner cave wall.
