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FIGHT OR FLIGHT: Pigeons make a flap at Wat Bukkhalo on Friday in Bangkok. Photo: Matichon

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.
Actor Tarinda Kanasoot filed complaints with police Wednesday over a crane that collapsed near her house in Silom.

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.
At left, a soldier aims his rifle at Redshirt protesters on April 14, 2009, from an overpass in Bangkok. At right, a recent photo of Sawai Thongom displaying the gunshot wound that left him without use of his hand.

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.

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