9 Years On, Crash Victims Say ‘Praewa’ Gave No Compensation
BANGKOK — Nearly nine years after a wealthy teen killed nine people in a car crash, victims came forward Tuesday to say they have yet to receive an apology, much less compensation.
Thai Parents Divided on Physically Punishing Children
BANGKOK — Smacking a kid’s palm is the most popular form of corporal punishment for disciplining children, according to a survey of almost a thousand Thai parents.
Review: ‘Lion King’ Returns but It’s Harder to Feel the Love
Life moves in a circle, "The Lion King" tells us, and, increasingly, so does studio moviemaking.
Close on the heels of "live-action" remakes of "Aladdin"...
Foreign Business Act: New Policy Friendly to Global Construction Companies
Beginning in 2017, foreign construction companies, with pleasant surprises, have found it convenient to launch their contracting business in Thailand with or without applications...
New Travel Bookshop Brings the World to Bangkok’s Old Town
BANGKOK — The owner of a new travel bookshop in Old Town says he opened the store for himself, as much as to encourage other booklovers to explore the world.
India Aborts Moon Mission Launch, Citing Technical Glitch
SRIHARIKOTA — India aborted the launch on Monday of a spacecraft intended to land on the far side of the moon less than an...
Congo Confirms 1st Ebola Case in City of Goma
BENI — The Congolese health ministry confirmed an Ebola case in Goma late Sunday, marking the first time the virus has reached the city...
France Trumpets Shared European Defense on Bastille Day (Photos)
PARIS — France's annual Bastille Day celebration became a showcase for European defense cooperation Sunday as other national leaders joined President Emmanuel Macron in...
Beige or Nothing: Old Town Buildings Must Be Same Color, Gov’t Says
BANGKOK — New buildings around the historic area of Rattanakosin Island must be painted beige with tiled dark grey roofs, according to a new ministerial directive announced Friday.
Media Experts Launch Anti-Fake News Handbook
BANGKOK — Media experts have written a handbook to help Thai journalists avoid falling for fake news, in a world where readers can no longer take the truthfulness of news for granted.
