After Rescue, Ceremonies Abound for ‘Nang Non’ Cave Spirit (Photos)
CHIANG RAI —A bevy of rituals were being conducted Monday to appease local spirits and make merit after the successful rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from a cave complex in northern Thailand.
Thailand Trans Fat Ban Won’t Be a Problem: Consumer Org
BANGKOK — The president of a consumer organization on Monday said he believed the food business will not be affected by a new regulation which will ban the production, import and distribution of products containing trans fats.
Chicken-Raising Soldier Abuse Needs Independent Probe: Activist
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Anti-corruption activist Srisuwan Janya will petition the anti-corruption commission Tuesday to investigate the alleged mistreatment of two military conscripts, reportedly ordered to raise chickens for an officer’s personal benefit.
Last Body Retrieved from Under Phuket Ship
PHUKET — The body of the final victim of a sunken Phuket ship was recovered Sunday evening from beneath the wreck as authorities stepped up legal action and inspections.
Phuket Wins Miss Grand Thailand 2018
BANGKOK — The crown for a top national beauty pageant fell Saturday to Miss Grand Phuket, a 25-year-old of humble origins, to much celebration from her fanclub.
‘Wild Boars’ Thank, Mourn Fallen Rescue Hero
CHIANG RAI — Twelve boys and their football coach shed tears and observed a minute of silence Sunday to thank their rescue hero.
Trump Names EU a Global Foe, Raps Media Before Putin Summit
HELSINKI — President Donald Trump named the European Union as a top adversary of the United States and denounced the news media as the "enemy of the people" before arriving in Helsinki on Sunday on the eve of his high-stakes summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
France Beats Croatia 4-2 For 2nd World Cup Title
With Vladimir Putin watching from the stands, France won its second World Cup title in a match that was interrupted by an on-field protest during the second half that Russian punk band Pussy Riot later took credit for.
Chiang Rai Artist Offers 10M Baht for Cave Monument
CHIANG RAI — A famous national artist Saturday unveiled plans for a 10 million baht monument to the recent miraculous cave rescue, which would feature the diver who gave his life for the cause.
King Promotes Fallen Rescue Hero
BANGKOK — A former SEAL who died during the cave rescue operation was posthumously promoted by the king Saturday morning, hours before his cremation.
