Storm of Feathers as Bangkok Pigeons Feel the Heat
BANGKOK — The high-flying days may be drawing to an end for Bangkok’s pigeons, but their friends in the north continue flying – and eating – free.
Out of Hospital, Sek Loso Back Online to Say He’s Fine
BANGKOK — A rocker admitted for mental health care following an erratic, live-streamed meltdown last month went online Friday morning to pledge his days...
Japanese Soundsmith ‘Cornelius’ Coming to Bangkok
BANGKOK — Nicknamed the “Japanese Beck” or “modern day Brian Wilson,” a Tokyo producer is bringing his talent for kaleidoscopic music to the city this November.
Sensitive Cop Talks Down Suicidal Chonburi Teen
CHONBURI — A cop who talked down a suicidal teenage girl said all he had to do was be a good listener.
Capt. Nuttawut Na...
Hua Hin Beach Gets 1st Shark Net in Thailand
HUA HIN — Tourists can now swim without being paranoid about unexpected marine carnivores.
Five months after a shark bit a man at a usually...
Miss Universe Thailand Will Be a White Elephant
BANGKOK — When the the Miss Universe pageant comes to Thailand this year, the elephant in the room will be the kingdom’s own representative.
The...
Thai Junta Orders Millions Rounded Up, Denied Food
BANGKOK — Millions of capital residents will be rounded up and denied food by City Hall on order of the junta.
No Charges Filed Over Crane Collapse, Victims Told to Settle
BANGKOK — Police on Thursday said the construction company responsible for a crane that collapsed and injured three will seek to avoid criminal liability by privately settling with the victims tomorrow.
Decade-Long Fight for Justice Costs Injured Man Deeply
It was a reversal of fortune for Sawai Thongom, who was awarded 1.2 million baht for a gunshot wound sustained in a 2009 protest. Last month, his family land was seized to pay the military for damaging its reputation.
Banking Coming in October to Every 7-Eleven
BANGKOK — Twenty-million bank customers will be able to make basic transactions at all 7-Eleven stores when a pilot banking program launches next month.