I (Don’t) NEED U: K-Pop Fans Move Ads From Skytrains to Tuk-Tuks
BANGKOK — Some K-pop fandoms are no longer posting ads on two of Bangkok’s most popular transit systems in retaliation for shutting down their services during pro-democracy protests last month.
‘WeVo’ Protest Guards Withdraw Amid Infighting, Assault
BANGKOK — One of the largest groups of protesters’ security details on Tuesday announced they will no longer provide their service after one of their members was assaulted by another guard unit.
New Budget To Assist Rice Farmers Approved as Price Plummets
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's cabinet approved the National Rice Policy Committee's proposal on Tuesday to raise the budget for the rice farmers' income guarantee scheme from 28.711 billion baht (948 million U.S. dollars) to 46.807 billion baht (1.54 billion U.S. dollars).
No Suspects So Far in Shooting That Wounded 6 Protesters
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday they have yet to identify the individuals who fired shots at protesters during skirmishes between two rival groups near the parliament last month, injuring six people.
October Exports Fall 5.6 Percent, Central Bank Says
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai central bank on Monday released a report indicating that exports fell 5.6 percent in October from a year earlier after September's 4.2 percent drop.
Monarchy Reform Activists Answer to Lese Majeste Charges
BANGKOK — Leaders of protests calling for reform of the monarchy on Monday visited a police station to hear their charges on insulting His Majesty the King, which could land them in prison for up to 15 years.
Top Virologist Advises Thais to Adapt to Virus New Normal
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's leading virologist Yong Pooworavan advised the Thai people on Friday to adapt to the COVID-19 new normal, rather than drop their guards and wait for COVID-19 vaccines jabs to arrive next year.
Activists Face Possible Charges for ‘Yellow Duck Banknotes’
BANGKOK — The country’s central bank on Thursday declined to comment on the news that police are set to press money counterfeit charges against activists who distributed mock banknotes at Wednesday’s anti-government protest.
Photog Who Broke Norms for Modern Thai Women Dies at 90 (Photos)
BANGKOK — A prolific photographer who shot beauties to stardom with his iconic snaps during Thailand’s Golden Age of Cinema – while challenging morals instilled by military regimes and influencing generations of Thai women – died earlier this month, his family announced Friday.
Thailand’s COVID-19 Vaccine Production To Start in Mid-2021
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's National Vaccine Institute said on Tuesday that local COVID-19 vaccine's production is scheduled to begin in mid-2021.
