Police Intercept Pickup Packed With Pangolins On Way to China (Video)
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Police charged a man with animal trafficking after finding 76 pangolins in the back of his truck Saturday.
Sompol Mekchai, 45,...
Loei’s Remaining Leaf Monkeys Live Out Days at Temple
LOEI — One particular species of monkeys has found their last haven in a temple.
Years of deforestation have left only 100 to 120 endangered...
Thai Fruit Tycoon to Host Tournament For Daughter’s Suitor
CHUMPHON — Bachelors of fortitude and diligence are hereby invited to a tournament: win a dame’s hand in marriage, win a 10 million baht purse and inherit a fruity empire.
Neighbor Turns in Dad After Savage Toddler Beating Caught on Tape
BANGKOK — A father was charged with child abuse after a neighbor posted a video allegedly showing him kicking and beating his 2-year-old son...
Court Dismisses BTS Accessibility Lawsuit Against City Hall
BANGKOK — Commuters with disabilities received a major legal blow Monday as a court ruled City Hall did not violate their rights by not making the BTS Skytrain accessible within a court-order deadline.
Indie LGBT Film Cleans House at Suphannahong Awards
BANGKOK — An independent drama exploring a tragic love story of two men through the lens of Buddhism brought the most awards home from the biggest annual film awards ceremony.
How to Possess Marijuana Legally in Thailand – Right Now
BANGKOK — Though the distribution of medical marijuana has yet to begin, there’s now a way to legalize one’s stash – Thais and expats alike – provided they have a legitimate use for it.
Monks Injured in Bangkok Temple Fire
BANGKOK — A fire broke out late last night in a temple in the capital’s southwest, leaving several of its monks injured.
Firefighters managed to...
Samui Tunnel Linked to Virgin Islands Firm
KOH SAMUI — The ownership of a tunnel whose origins have stumped Samui officials for a week have been traced in part to a...
Thai Net Skeptical About Democracy Monument ‘Renovation’
BANGKOK — City Hall is having a hard time convincing the internet that one of Bangkok’s most recognized landmarks isn’t about to suffer the same fate as other monuments to Thai democracy.
